Penknife (Clasp knife)

Museum Object Number 1965.0703

Object Name

Penknife (Clasp knife)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

H. M. (Maker)

Place of Origin

England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1760-1790

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle, underside, near blade; "HM" stamped in a rectangle

Materials

Silver; Iron

Techniques

Cast, Chased

Dimensions (inches)

7.165 (L) , 1.142 (W) , 2.2752 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

18.2 (L) , 2.9 (W) , 64.5 (Weight)

Measurement Notes

Length (closed): 10.500 cm

Object Description

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