Tongs 1800 - 1830

"Tongs" is a silver pair of tongs, a utilitarian object crafted between 1800 and 1830 by J. Hutchinson. The tongs feature a simple design with delicate engraved details. The elegant curvature and slender form of the tongs exemplifies the craftsmanship and attention to detail common in early 19th-century silverwork. This piece is a testament to the artistry involved in creating everyday objects, now preserved in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.