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Knife
John Wolfe Forbes
1808-1838
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Wolfe Forbes (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.484.005
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.484.005
Object Name
Knife
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
John Wolfe Forbes (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1808-1838
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Blade, underside
Inscription: "IWF" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Blade, underside
Inscription: Anchor stamped in an ellipse
Type: Mark
Location: Blade, underside
Inscription: Five-pointed star stamped in a circle
Type: Mark
Location: Blade, underside
Inscription: Profile bust stamped in an ellipse
Type: Mark
Location: Blade, underside
Inscription: "C" stamped in an ellipse
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface
Inscription: "PRO PATRIA" stamped in relief
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Armorial device
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Cast
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
0.827 (W) x 8.386 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.1 (W) x 21.3 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
2.3104