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Pocket Watch and Key

Collection Type

  • Clocks and timekeeping

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-102785

Description

Swiss watch in silver case. Watch has Roman numerals and a second hand clock on the watch face. Watch opens up to both sides with a makers engraving on one side. The back of the watch has an engraved shield.

Details

Descriptive Terms

watches
glass (material)
silver (metal)
WATCH, POCKET

Inscription

"FINE/SILVER/33351" "F Molyneux/Geneval/No33351" (engraving)

Additional Identification Number

2237

Maker

Molyneux, F. (Manufacturer)

Dimensions

3 1/8 in (A); 1 5/16 in (B) x 2 3/16 in (A); 3/8 in (B) x 9/16 in (A); 1/8 in (B) (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1932.2661ab

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