Arkivism
Gavel of E.N. van Kleffens used during the 9th meeting of the General Assembly of the United Nations
Public domain

Gavel of E.N. van Kleffens used during the 9th meeting of the General Assembly of the United Nations

anonymous · 1954-09 - 1954-12 · turning; engraving; wood (plant material); silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

President's hammer with a round head. The top and bottom have a slight convexity. In the head, a round, slightly tapering stem with a round knob is mounted. A rectangular silver plate is screwed centrally around the hammer head. An inscription and date are engraved on it.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
hammergavelEelco Nicolaas van KleffensUnited Nations
Credit lineVoorzittershamer van E.N. van Kleffens gebruikt tijdens de 9e bijeenkomst van de Algemene Vergadering van de Verenigde Naties. 1954-09 - 1954-12. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
Open in Explore View at source

Similar works

Susan B. Anthony’s Gavel, 1888Susan B. Anthony’s Gavel, 1888 Hammer used by General Chassé on the citadel to crush his sugar.Hammer used by General Chassé on the citadel to crush his sugar. GavelGavel Hammer with Iron Head and Wooden HandleHammer with Iron Head and Wooden Handle Lunette of a section of a roller horse from the gunboat No. 2 of J.C.J. van SpeykLunette of a section of a roller horse from the gunboat No. 2 of J.C.J. van Speyk BalanceBalance