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Pistol (Flintlock pistol)
Frederick Zorger, John Fisher
1765-1780
Category
Weapons, Hunting, and Fishing
Creator/Artist/Maker
Frederick Zorger (Maker)
Place of Origin
York; Pennsylvania; York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Maple
- Silver
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1961.0857.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1961.0857.002
Object Name
Pistol (Flintlock pistol)
Category
Weapons, Hunting, and Fishing
Creator (Role)
Frederick Zorger (Maker); John Fisher (Possible engraver)
Place of Origin
York; Pennsylvania; York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1765-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Lock plate
Inscription: "F.ZORGER/ & I.F" engraved
Type: Signature
Location: Barrel, top surface
Inscription: "YORK TOWN" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Maple
- Silver
- Iron
Techniques
- Molded
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
5.906 (W) x 14.961 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15 (W) x 38 (L)
Measurement Notes
Too big to weigh. (L Snyder, Intern, 02/25/2011)
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, 212Book: 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.Article: Cook, Charles D. 09//1928 On the Trail of a Gunsmith. Antiques. 14 (3): 230-231.
• Published: p. 230.