Tongs 1797 - 1800

"Tongs" is a simple silver pair of tongs created by Thomas Underhill between 1797 and 1800. The work, currently in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a simple design with an elegant, understated, engraved pattern on the body and smooth, rounded ends. As a functional, everyday object, the piece reflects the style of the late 18th century and is a testament to Underhill's talent as a silversmith.