Samuel Ayres
Sugar Tongs

MakerAmerican, 1767–1824
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Sugar Tongs
Datec. 1786–1824
Made inLexington, Kentucky, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions6 1/4 × 1 in. (15.9 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill in memory of Dominique de Menil
Object numberB.97.47
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
ProvenanceWilliam J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston; given to MFAH, 1997.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed: bright-cut engraving including the original initials at the bow
Stamped on the inside of each arm in a curved rectangle: S·AYRES·LEXK

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