Late 19th Century C.M. Morrison Patent Stove Tongs marx JM - 072722 - 301003

JM - 072722 - 301003

4" W x 2" D x 8

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Late 19th Century C.M. Morrison Patent Stove Tongs marx JM - 072722 - 3010031877; Charles M. Morrison North Parsonsfield, ME Forged iron stove tongs marked "PAT FEB 6 1877," corresponding to Charles M. Morrison's patented design (U. S. Patent No. 187,039). This 19th century implement features a distinctive hooked jaw and looped handle arrangement, allowing users to lift stove plates, adjust grates, and handle coals safely. One arm terminates in a curved hook while the opposite includes a ring grip for secure leverage an early