Lot 188: Antique Art Nouveau Style Brass Desk Gong with Mallet

A decorative desk gong, comprising a circular gong suspended within an arched, U-shaped brass stand, resting on a rectangular brass base. The gong is crafted from brass or a brass-toned metal, featuring a textured, radially hammered surface emanating from its center, and is hung by a reddish-brown leather or synthetic cord. An accompanying mallet is present, with a dark wooden handle and a spherical, possibly leather-wrapped or dark wood head. No visible text, manufacturer’s marks, or other inscriptions are discernible on any component.