Clock hand

French

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Clock hand
Date: 18th century
Culture: French
Medium: Gilt bronze
Dimensions: 4 × 1/2 in. (10.2 × 1.3 cm)
Classification: Horology
Credit Line: Gift of Edward Colonna, 1908
Object Number: 08.217.9
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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