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Watch Key

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Collection Type

  • Clocks and timekeeping

Date

1874

GUSN

GUSN-102752

Description

Plain steel watch key with two circles at top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

keys (hardware)
watches
KEY, WATCH

Inscription

Front: "PATENTED / 3"
Back: "SEPT. 1ST 1874" (Stamped)

Additional Identification Number

2204

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

1 9/16 in x 1/2 in x 1/8 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2007.15.202

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