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Pocket Watch

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Collection Type

  • Clocks and timekeeping

Date

1850-1880

GUSN

GUSN-102829

Description

Brass pocket watch. Case has en engraving of a man holding a hat encircled by leaves and a wreath-like design. White watch face with Roman numerals is removable and has a second hand.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pocket watches
watches
brass (alloy)
WATCH, POCKET

Inscription

Case: "24771"
Dust cover: "PATENTLEVER / FULL JEWELLED / M.J. Tobias / LIVERPOOL" (Stamped and engraved)

Additional Identification Number

2281

Maker

M.J. Tobias & Co. (Watchmaker)

Location of Origin

Liverpool, England

Dimensions

2 7/8 in x 2 in x 1/2 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2007.15.194

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