Collection Highlights
The definitive treaty of peace and friendship, between His Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain : concluded at Paris, the 10th day of February, 1763, to which, the King of Portugal acceded on the same day...
Date:
1763
Object Number:
LIB.Y1763.Tre
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pocket watch
Object Number:
1944.80
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 3/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 7 x 1 x 4.8 cm )
Marks:
engraving: on outer case: "WARRANTED"
engraving: on inner case: "N° 16421/ Henry Touchon"
engraving: on inside of movement casing: "CB/ 16421"
engraving: on inside of back casing: "16421"
Description:
Gold pocket watch with round pendant knob and round bow; chased gold face with foliate engraving in the center of dial; roman numeral hours with minute markings; steel moon minute hand; sedon aperture at VI with second hand; foliate engraving on rear of case; engraved movement.
Credit Line:
Gift of William H. Dey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
