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Pocket Watch

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Collection Type

  • Clocks and timekeeping

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-102787

Description

silver pocket watch in silver case. White clock face with black Roman numerals. Back of watch is engraved with a shield

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"Alphonse Humbert/Geneva/No29127" "FINE/SILVER/29127" (engraving)

Additional Identification Number

2239

Maker

Humbert (1804-1887), Alphonse (Watchmaker)

Dimensions

2 3/4 in x 1 7/8 in x 5/16 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1930.1042

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