Charles A. Burnett
Sugar Tongs

MakerAmerican, 1769–1849
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Sugar Tongs
Datec. 1820–1840
Made inWashington, District of Columbia, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions6 7/16 × 13/16 in. (16.4 × 2 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill in memory of Dominique de Menil
Object numberB.97.41
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionCharles Alexander Burnett was a leading silversmith of the early 1800s in the capitol city of Washington, D.C.
ProvenanceWilliam J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston; given to MFAH, 1997.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved in script on top: JM
Stamped inside arm in a rectangle: C.A. BURNETT

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