Clock

German

17th century

Not on view

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Title: Clock
Date: 17th century
Culture: German
Medium: Base metal silver plated, iron, brass
Dimensions: 10 1/2 × 3 3/8 in. (26.7 × 8.6 cm)
Classification: Horology
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Simon Guggenheim, 1929
Object Number: 29.52.9
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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