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Pocket Watch

Collection Type

  • Clocks and timekeeping

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-102827

Description

Gold pocket watch in gold case, engraving on both the front and the back of a shield type design with flowers. Watch opens to a gold face without hands that comes out easily. The gold face is engraved with a drawing of buildings, water, and a sailboat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pocket watches
watches
glass (material)
WATCH, POCKET

Inscription

"Patent Lever/FULL/T.T." (rest is illegible) (engraved)

Additional Identification Number

2279

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 11/16 in x 1 15/16 in x 7.16 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2007.15.192

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