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Key (Germany), ca. 1810

This is a Key. It is dated ca. 1810 and we acquired it in 1909. Its medium is gilded bronze . It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

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Key (Germany), ca. 1810; gilded bronze ; 1909-27-6

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