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Pocket watch

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Collection Type

  • Clocks and timekeeping

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-24239

Description

Small gold pocket watch with engraved initials on front: "JAT"; standard face with Roman numerals and smaller, inset dial with second hand.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pocket watches
watches
gold (metal)
Watch
Watch, Pocket
Gold Plate
Watch, Pocket

Inscription

Printed on watch face: ""Elgin""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.625 (H), 1.25 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5123

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