Collection Highlights
William Walton (1706-1768)
ca. 1750
1902.3
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Charm in box
Object name
Charm in box
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Silver, steel, copper, plastic, paper
Dimensions
overall (box): 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 1.6 x 5.4 x 3.5 cm )
overall (charm): 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 7/8 in. ( 1 x 4.8 x 2.
Description
Silver handled, steel barrelled single shot center hammer pistol charm with finding at the end of the handle, in cardboard box lined with cotton, with two capsules containing copper shots and ramrod.
Credit Line
Gift of Enoch G. Megrue
Object Number
1941.599a-h
Marks
printed: on label, inside lid: "G. GONDR
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
