Record ID: IOW-42848B
Object type: TONGS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable post-Medieval copper-alloy terminal, possibly from a pair of tongs (c. 1700-c. 1850). This object is spoon-like with a projecting shaft or arm. The shaft flares in width from the break towards the bowl where it expands at each side to form a curved flange. The shaft is sub-square in cross-section. This object is drab green with buff deposits. The breaks are old. Length: 30.7mm; width: 17.8mm; thickness: 4.3mm. Weight: 4.82g.
Created on: Monday 31st August 2015
Last updated: Monday 31st August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-865613
Object type: TONGS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly the tip from a pair of post-Medieval tongs (c. 1700-c. 1900). In plan, this object is triangular with an integral shank or arm at a slight angle. The triangular part is bevelled on one face and the shaft is roughly square in cross-section. This object has a greenish brown patina with area of corrosion. The transverse break is old. Height: 21.8mm; width: 9.2mm; thickness: 3.6mm. Weight: 2.05g. It is too small to be part of a pair of coal tongs.
Created on: Friday 30th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 30th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.