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1918.19.27

Large pair of iron tongs, with a heavy suspension ring and a penannular ring which slides up and down the blades to adjust their grip. A small, curved, socketed axe-head with incised decoration is attached at the point where the two blades are forged together. [LM 23/07/2007]

1918.19.27

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Collection type
Object
Description
Large pair of iron tongs, with a heavy suspension ring and a penannular ring which slides up and down the blades to adjust their grip. A small, curved, socketed axe-head with incised decoration is attached at the point where the two blades are forged together. [LM 23/07/2007]
Person
Field collector William Crooke
PRM source William Crooke
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1918
Date collected
By 1918
Acquisition information
Donated: 1918
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Incised
Dimensions
Length: max 640 mm, Width: max 98 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1918.19.27

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Axe, Tongs

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