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Furniture Hardware

Henry Kellam Hancock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold hardware pieces. A collection of eight gold-colored metal furniture hardware pieces arranged on a gray background. Top row: - A round piece with a scalloped interior and decorative exterior, - A cylindrical piece with a flat base and a decorative exterior, - A lever handle. Middle row: - Two small figurines of people working, - A circular piece with a smooth interior and decorative exterior, - A circular piece with a floral design. Bottom: - A long, thin piece with a floral design. The pieces appear to be made of brass or bronze. They are likely used for furniture.

Artwork details

Date:
1820–30
Medium:
Gilt brass
Dimensions:
599 × 466 px
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