Object Number 1961.0857.002

Object Name

Pistol (Flintlock pistol)

Category

Weapons, Hunting, and Fishing

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Frederick Zorger (Maker)
1734-1815

John Fisher (Possible engraver)
1736-1808

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 surface; "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.
[Book] Barons, Richard I. 1982 The Folk Tradition: Early Arts and Crafts of the Susquehannah Valley.
• Published: fig. 220 on p. 209.