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On Display: House - Nemours Room
Fork
Louis A. Taillepied
1762-1768
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Louis A. Taillepied (Maker)
Place of Origin
Paris; France; Europe
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1965.0522
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.0522
Object Name
Fork
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Louis A. Taillepied (Maker)
Place of Origin
Paris; France; Europe
Date
1762-1768
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: Crowned fleur-de-lis with two dots / (two standing animals in profile) / "J /G\ B" with a subscript uppercase "G", stamped in a conforming outline
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "A" in script lettering with a (crown) above the letter, stamped in a conforming outline
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: (crowned scepter) stamped in a conforming outline
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: (rose) stamped in a conforming outline
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface
Inscription: "E(L)" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Armorial device
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.063 (W) x 7.953 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.7 (W) x 20.2 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
3.1041