Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pocket watch
Object Number:
1956.51
Date:
1815
Medium:
Silver, brass, enamel, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 6.4 x 4.4 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
silversmith's mark: on inside of back casing: "CR" in rectangle
hallmark: on inside of back casing: lion, anchor, illegible mark
watchmaker's mark: on back plate of movement: "W & G. Chance/ London/ 11037
regulator marking: on back plate of movement:
Description:
Silver pocket watch with round knob and round bow; brass movement hinged into silver casing with glass facing; foliate champ levé engraved table and balance cock on back of movement; white enamel dial; black roman numeral hours with minute markings; hour hand; back of casing opens to wind.
Gallery Label:
This watch belonged to navigator Moses Rogers (1779-1822). In 1808 Rogers commanded the "Clermont." He later designed and commanded the "Savannah," the first steamship to cross the Atlantic, 1818.
Credit Line:
Gift of Kiliaen Van Rensselaer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
