Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pocket watch
Object Number:
1939.487
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Gold, glass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 5/16 x 2 in. ( 7 x 0.8 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
engraving: on back of case: "AVHE"
engraving: on movement: "R. HESS & C°/ LIVERPOOL/ 15 South John St./ 58837"
goldsmith's marks: on inside of front and back of casing: " B & M / 58837"
Description:
Gold pocket watch in pouch; foliate engraving on casing of watch; cross on center of front and monogram on scroll on reverse of case; oval pendant knob and round bow; glass face; white enamel dial with black roman numeral hours and minute markings; hour and minute hands; second aperture at VI with Arabic numeral second markings; daguerreotype of man's bust below XII; engraved balance cock and foot on movement.
Gallery Label:
This watch was given to Augustus Van Horne Ellis' uncle Augustus Van Horne Ellis for the rescue of a family in southern California.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Van Horne Ellis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
