Pistol (Flintlock pistol)

Museum Object Number 1961.0857.001

Object Name

Pistol (Flintlock pistol)

Category

Weapons, Hunting, and Fishing

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Frederick Zorger (Maker)

John Fisher (Possible engraver)

Date of Birth

17341736

Date of Death

18151808

Place of Origin

York, York, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1765-1780

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Signature; Lock plate; "F.ZORGER/ & I.F" engraved
2. Signature; Barrel, top facet; "YORK TOWN" engraved

Materials

Maple; Silver; Iron

Techniques

Molded, Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

14.961 (L) , 5.906 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

38 (L) , 15 (W)

Measurement Notes

Too big to weigh. (L Snyder, Intern, 02/25/2011)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Fennimore, Donald L. 2004 Iron at Winterthur.
• Published: pp. 197-201, cat. no. 95.
[Book] Hutchins, Catherine E., et al. 1983 Arts of the Pennsylvania Germans.
• Published: p. 219, figs. 210, 212
[Book] Richman, Irwin. 2001 Pennsylvania German Arts: More than Hearts, Parrots, and Tulips.
• Published: p. 121.
[Book] Kauffman, Henry J. 1969 The Colonial Silversmith: His Techniques & His Products.
• Published: p. 152.