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Pocket Watch and Watch Chain

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Collection Type

  • Clocks and timekeeping

Date

1849-1866

GUSN

GUSN-102826

Description

Gold pocket watch with gold face. Face has gold Roman numerals and a picture engraved in the background of buildings alongside water and a tree. A long gold chain with a key is attached, and another key is also with the set.

Details

Descriptive Terms

watches
glass (material)
WATCH, POCKET

Inscription

Inside case: "1189/Mr. and Miss Prescott/to A.M.H."
Dust cover: "No 13187/Amos Sanborn/Lowell/MASS" (Engraved)

Additional Identification Number

2278

Maker

Sanborn, Amos (Watchmaker)

Location of Origin

Lowell, Mass (origin)

Dimensions

2 9/16 in x 1 13/16 in x 3/8 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2007.15.191ab

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