silver pocket watch with white watch face with black Roman numerals under glass. Shield like engraving on the back of the case.
pocket watches
watches
glass (material)
silver (metal)
WATCH, POCKET
watch face: "ILLINOIS WATCH CO."
inside back of watch: "FAHYS/H2418"
mechanism: "ILLINOIS WATCH CO. / 388991 / Patent Pinion / SPRINGFIELD, ILL." (ink, engraving)
Morrison, Charles Kimball, Mr., 1816-1885
2266
Illinois Watch Co. (Manufacturer)
Springfield, Mass. (origin)
3 in x 2 1/8 in x 5/8 in (HxWxD) (inches)
1932.2234
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