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Watch chain

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1860-1900

GUSN

GUSN-24225

Description

Watch chain composed of faceted jet beads strung in alternating patterns of tear-drop-shapes and smaller oval shapes. The ends terminate in a black-enameled swivel clasp.

Details

Descriptive Terms

necklaces
jet (coal)
metal
enamel (fused coating)
Chain, Watch
Jet
Steel
Victorian
Mourning
Chain, Watch

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5/16 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5109

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