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On Display: House - Hampton Room
Penknife (Clasp knife)
H. M.
1760-1790
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
H. M. (Maker)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Silver
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1965.0703
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1965.0703
Object Name
Penknife (Clasp knife)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
H. M. (Maker)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1760-1790
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside, near blade
Inscription: "HM" stamped in a rectangle
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Iron
Techniques
- Cast
- Chased
Dimensions (inches)
1.142 (W) x 7.165 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.9 (W) x 18.2 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
2.2752
Measurement Notes
Length (closed): 10.500 cm