Paperweight or Base of a Pocket Watch Holder

Germany

1820-25

  • Titles Paperweight or Base of a Pocket Watch Holder (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 1 9/16 × 3 7/8 × 2 13/16 in. (3.9 × 9.9 × 7.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Maurice Garbáty, 1962.123
  • Work Type paperweight
  • Classification Furnishings and Equipment

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