Unknown Man

Probably Royal Prussian Iron Foundry, Gleiwitz

About 1800

Titles Unknown Man (Descriptive)
Artist Probably, Royal Prussian Iron Foundry, Gleiwitz, Germany, operated 1798 - 1872
Medium cast iron
Dimensions (oval) 13/16 x 11/16 in., 2.3g (2.1 x 1.7 cm)
Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.481.172
Work Type portrait medallion
Classification Medals

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