Clock Case

Unknown maker, Germany

1830-40

  • Titles Clock Case (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 15 3/16 × 6 11/16 × 5 1/8 in. (38.5 × 17 × 13 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Maurice Garbáty, 1962.108
  • Work Type clock case
  • Classification Furnishings and Equipment

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