University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
61/218
Description
These silver tongs were used by the donor in Windlesham, Surrey. Sugar tongs are used for picking up lumps of sugar.
Physical description
1 sugar tongs: metal (silver); good condition
Archival history
MERL miscellaneous note - 'used by Mrs S. Todd', MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'SUGAR TONGS // [pencil sketch] // Silver'
Object name
Tongs, sugar
Material
Metal, silver
Associated subject
DOMESTIC AND FAMILY LIFE : serving, eating and drinking
Sugar