Bottle finishing tongs

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This pair of tongs was used for finishing the necks of handmade bottles. It ensured they were made to a standard size.

Pair of tongs with central core used in bottle works for finishing the necks of handmade bottles to standard size

Glass was made in Scotland from at least the 17th century. By the 19th century high quality domestic and art glass was being made at centres in Edinburgh, Leith, Glasgow, Perth and Alloa.

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• Online ID: 000-100-044-460-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1946.17
• Date: 18th or 19th century
  
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• Dimensions: 395 mm L x 102 mm W x 67 mm D
  
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• Subject: 14. INDUSTRIES, Glass (Departmental Classification)
  
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