Shovel, Tongs, and Poker (Three-Piece Fire Tool Set)

CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Shovel, Tongs, and Poker (Three-Piece Fire Tool Set)
Dateno date
PlaceEngland
MediumBrass, steel
DimensionsShovel: 32 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 1 3/4 in. (83.2 × 19.1 × 4.4 cm)
Tongs: 32 3/4 × 4 3/4 × 1 1/2 in. (83.2 × 12.1 × 3.8 cm)
Poker: 34 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (87.6 × 3.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number96.1580.1-.3
Not on view

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III; given to MFAH, 1996.

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