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Book Clasp (probably Italy)

This is a Book clasp. It is dated probably 17th century and we acquired it in 1903. Its medium is gilt silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Samuel P. Avery. It is credited Gift of Samuel P. Avery.

  • Garland Pendant Lamp
  • silver-plated photographically etched stainless steel.
  • Gift of Artecnica.
  • 2007-38-1-a/c

Its dimensions are

L x W x D (a,b: overall): 10.5 x 4 x 0.2 cm (4 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Book Clasp (probably Italy); gilt silver; L x W x D (a,b: overall): 10.5 x 4 x 0.2 cm (4 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 1/16 in.); Gift of Samuel P. Avery; 1903-1-4-a,b

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