Gift of Hon. Levi P. Morton, 1885
Catalogue
- Year
- 1799
- Medium
- Gilt bronze, struck
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 33 mm
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Artist
- André Galle
Artist
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André Galle
André Galle was a French engraver and medallist. In 1829, he patented a type of roller chain, known as a leaf chain, which is still used for low-speed, heavy duty applications. It was not put into production during his lifetime.
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- André Galle
- Year
- 1799
- Medium
- Gilt bronze, struck
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 33 mm
- Watts ID
- WW-1799-335636
Source
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Source
- met
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified