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Pocket Watch

Collection Type

  • Clocks and timekeeping

Date

1870-1880

GUSN

GUSN-102814

Description

silver pocket watch with white watch face with black Roman numerals under glass. Shield like engraving on the back of the case.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

watch face: "ILLINOIS WATCH CO."
inside back of watch: "FAHYS/H2418"
mechanism: "ILLINOIS WATCH CO. / 388991 / Patent Pinion / SPRINGFIELD, ILL." (ink, engraving)

Associated Person

Morrison, Charles Kimball, Mr., 1816-1885

Additional Identification Number

2266

Maker

Illinois Watch Co. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Springfield, Mass. (origin)

Dimensions

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

Accession Number

1932.2234

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