Large, plain face watch in silver case. Back of watch is engraved and glass front opens.
pocket watches
watches
glass (material)
silver (metal)
WATCH, POCKET
back of watch: "DB" inside of watch: "T.L. Taylor/Pontefract/64845" Inside case: Set of British silver hallmarks with a lion passant, leopard head, date letter "D" for the years 1839-1840 and "64845 / FMH" (Engraved and hallmarked)
Bennett, John, 1800-1882
2230
Taylor, T.L. (Watchmaker)
London, England (origin)
3 1/8 in x 2 1/4 in x 7/8 in (HxWxD) (inches)
1943.455
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