Mount, late 18th century (CH 18154685)

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Mount, late 18th century (CH 18154685)

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Zusammenfassung

A, B: Furniture mounts in the shape of watch holders. In the shape of an amphora, with high handles terminating in heads of crested birds, turned toward mouth of amphora. From amphora springs caduceus entwined with two serpents and two olive branches, surmounted by a star. Hook for hanging watch affixed to bowl of amphora.

date_range

Datum

1700 - 1800
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Quelle

Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
copyright

Copyright-info

public domain

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