tongs

Dublin Core

Title

tongs

Description

Silver tongs(?), with a spoon on either end, one upturned. "H" or other initials engraved in the center; hallmarks stamped on the other side. This belonged to Reverend William Howlett.

May have been used to remove the ciborium from the tabernacle.

Format

11" x 2 7/8"

Type

Metalwork

Identifier

0270

Files

0270.jpg

Citation

“tongs,” Loretto Heritage Center Artifacts, accessed May 18, 2024, https://lorettoheritagecenter.omeka.net/items/show/372.