Collection Highlights
The Rail Candidate
Date:
1860
Object Number:
PR.010.1860.Rail
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pocket watch
Object Number:
INV.12411
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Gold, glass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 5/16 x 1 7/16 in. ( 5.1 x 0.8 x 3.7 cm )
Marks:
cypher: engraved on reverse of case: "IVC"
retailer's mark: on movement casing: "C.G. Frodsham/ 31 Gracechuech St./ London"
goldsmith's mark: on inside of back casing: "18K" in a rectangle/ "5455"
maker's mark: on movement: "LE COMTE/ GENEVE"
Description:
Gold pocket watch with blue inlaid rim on face; white roman numeral hours and minute markings on blue rim; small glass circular face within blue rim; white enamel dial; hour and minute hands; winding cylindrical pendant knob with round bow; cypher on reverse: "IVC"; inscription engraved on movement casing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
