Late 19th Century C.M. Morrison Patent Stove Tongs marx The base is heavily cast

The base is heavily cast with geometric latticework and decorative finials at the fulcrum

the backdrop has also been altered to show a dark brown door instead of the blonde wood shown on the original sign

This piece features the form and coloration of the small

The overall dimensions of this map measure 67" in width by 56" in length

- Seattle/Portland/Spokane/Tacoma

Late 19th Century C.M. Morrison Patent Stove Tongs marx The base is heavily cast1877; 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