Desk Accessory

American or British

1850

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 740

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Desk Accessory
Date: 1850
Geography: Possibly made in United States; Possibly made in England
Culture: American or British
Medium: Antique bronze
Dimensions: 9 x 5 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (22.9 x 13.3 x 5.7 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Peggy N. Gerry Gift, 1985
Object Number: Inst.1985.9.1
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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