Tongs (part of a set)

ca. 1675

Not on view

This set of fire tools 68.141.156–.159) was probably made for John Maitland on the occasion of his wedding to the Countess of Dysart. In 1647 Maitland raised an army to rescue Charles I. After the Battle of Worcester, when he was taken prisoner by Commonwealth troops, he was sent to the Tower. After his release (166) he became Prime Minister and Secretary of State. On May 1, 1672, he was created Marquess of March and Duke of Lauderdale, and on June 3 he was installed at Windsor as Knight of the Garter.

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Title: Tongs (part of a set)
Date: ca. 1675
Culture: British
Medium: Silver, iron
Dimensions: Length: 32 11/16 in. (83 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver In Combination
Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1968
Object Number: 68.141.158
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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