Late 19th Century C.M. Morrison Patent Stove Tongs Cuba The ottoman follows the same

The ottoman follows the same contour

It was sold as part of the 1949 Railroad Empire set that included a multitude of houses

Interiors of a few of the drawers have some light staining

the piece exhibits overall wear

Late 19th Century C.M. Morrison Patent Stove Tongs Cuba The ottoman follows the same1877; 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