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Shovel (Fire shovel)
John Coffin Jones
1785-1810
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Coffin Jones (Retailer)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1958.2478
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2478
Object Name
Shovel (Fire shovel)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
John Coffin Jones (Retailer)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Possibly Boston based on stylistic forms and the stamp of retailer John Coffin Jones.
Date
1785-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Back of shaft, near shoulders
Inscription: "J C J" stamped incuse in Roman capitals
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Brass
Techniques
- Wrought
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
7.756 (W) x 2.283 (D) x 31.299 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
19.7 (W) x 5.8 (D) x 79.5 (L)