Depicted
George Washington
(American, 1732 – 1799)
Mirror knob
1790-1810
Place madeEngland, Europe
Brass
Overall: 3 x 2 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 5.4 cm )
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
1941.932b
DescriptionOne of a pair of brass mirror knobs with circular faces; each with stamped image of bust of George Washington, with "GENERAL WASHINGTON" above; turned post with threaded screw at end.Markingsstamped: on face of knobs: "GENERAL WASHINGTON"
ClassificationsBASE METALS
