Collection Highlights
Central Park Competition Entry No. 29
Date:
March, 1858
Object Number:
PR.003.233
Medium:
Ink and Wash
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Pocket watch
Object Number:
1934.62
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 7 x 1 x 4.4 cm )
Marks:
hallmarks: on inside of back casing: "TH"/ leopard's head crown over an 18 shield/ 1660"
engraving: on movement: "M.J. Tobias & C° Liverpool/ N° 1660/ PATENT"
Description:
Gold pocket watch with engraved casing; gold dial with foliate design around center; roman numeral hours with minute markings; black curved hour and minute hands; round pendant knob and bow; engraving on inside of casing.
Gallery Label:
This watch belonged to the donor's great grandmother, wife of Major Matthew Davis.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. A. B. Hunter (Sarah L.)
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
