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Pocket Watch

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Collection Type

  • Clocks and timekeeping

Date

1801-1802

GUSN

GUSN-102834

Description

Large gold pocket watch with removable case. Black numerals on a white watch face with small black dots encircling the entire face.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pocket watches
watches
glass (material)
WATCH, POCKET

Inscription

Case: Two sets of British gold hallmarks with lion passant, crowned leopard head, date letter "F" for the years 1801-1802, maker's mark "IP" (Hallmark)

Additional Identification Number

2286

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

London, England

Dimensions

3 1/8 in x 2 1/4 in x 5/8 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2007.15.199

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