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For related scissor accordian-action coal tongs, see Garvan, pp. 113-115
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THREE PAIRS OF WROUGHT IRON COAL TONGS
PENNSYLVANIA, 19TH CENTURY
The first scissor action with large circular pincers and round bars extending to hooked ends, the second scissor-accordian action with circular pincers and round bars inscribed with the initials "W.H/A." extending to looped handles, the third scissor-accordian action with circular pincers and looped handles--the longest 15½in. long (6)
PENNSYLVANIA, 19TH CENTURY
The first scissor action with large circular pincers and round bars extending to hooked ends, the second scissor-accordian action with circular pincers and round bars inscribed with the initials "W.H/A." extending to looped handles, the third scissor-accordian action with circular pincers and looped handles--the longest 15½in. long (6)