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Pocket Watch in Original Case

Collection Type

  • Clocks and timekeeping

Date

1840-1870

GUSN

GUSN-102799

Description

Silver pocket watch in silver case, packaged in leather box. Watch has Roman numerals under glass with light engraved flowers under watch hands, and both glass front and metal back open up. Light engraved pattern on back. All in leather fitted case with velvet lining.

Details

Descriptive Terms

watches
glass (material)
silver (metal)
Watch
Watch, Pocket
Watch, Pocket

Inscription

Leather case cover: "6340"
Dust cover: "CYLINDER ESCAPEMENT/FOUR HOLES JEWELLED" "4803" (Engraved)

Additional Identification Number

2251

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Accession Number

1929.759

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