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Fork (Luncheon fork)
Henry J. Pepper
1814-1830
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Henry J. Pepper (Maker)
Place of Origin
Wilmington; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
2008.0044.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of William K. du Pont
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Object Number
2008.0044.001
Object Name
Fork (Luncheon fork)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Henry J. Pepper (Maker)
Place of Origin
Wilmington; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per Belden (see Reference tab): Worked in Philadelphia, PA from 1828-1853. (L. Jones, cataloguer, 06/28/2010)
Date
1814-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle back
Inscription: "H.J. PEPPER" stamped in clipped corner rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle back, crosswise
Inscription: "Du Pont" engraved in script
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
1.024 (W) x 6.732 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.6 (W) x 17.1 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.9753