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On Display: House - Federal Parlor
Box
Robert Sporle
1797 (1792-1800)
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Robert Sporle (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Brass
- Tin
Museum Object Number
1960.1207
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1960.1207
Object Name
Box
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Robert Sporle (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
The creation place was identified as England, probably Sheffield by Fennimore (p.325).
Date
1797 (1792-1800)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Top, near narrow end
Inscription: "Solomon/ Gorgas/ 1797", engraved in script
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Brass
- Tin
Dimensions (inches)
0.709 (H) x 1.535 (W) x 3.268 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.8 (H) x 3.9 (W) x 8.3 (L)