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Spanning Lever (Gaffle or "Goat's-Foot" Lever)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with long handle, T-shaped at top; three curved prongs at bottom; mechanical parts in middle. Spanning Lever (Gaffle or "Goat's-Foot" Lever), Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th or first half of the 16th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Western European, probably Spanish
Dimensions
600 × 543 px
Public Domain
Yes
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