- Object number59/194
- DescriptionThese tongs are thought to be pipe tongs, used by smokers to pick embers out of the fire with which to light the pipe. They were previously identified as candle snuffers but this was deemed to be unlikely as the tongs do not come together fully.
- Physical description1 pair of tongs: metal
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4124.tif - High resolution image