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Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.55
Medium:
Paper, linen backing
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Luce Center
Pocket watch and key
Object Number:
Z.1736.1-2
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Gold, brass, glass, metals
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 2 1/2 in. × 2 in. × 1/2 in. (6.4 × 5.1 × 1.3 cm)
Overall (b): 1 1/2 × 3/4 × 1/16 in. (3.8 × 1.9 ×
Marks:
watchmaker's mark: on inside of back of casing: "EJ"
hallmark: on inside of back of casing: four hallmarks: D, crown with 18 below, shield, D
number: 36168
number: on case next to knob: "18" in rectangle
Description:
Pocket watch with key: cornucopia design of carved metals in center of gold dial; gold roman numeral hours with minute markings; hour and minute hands; flowers engraved on bezel, round knob and round ring; foliate engraving on balance cock; circular geometric design engraved on perimeter and back of casing. Winding key with cylindrical knob and foliate design.
Gallery Label:
Watch belonged to Jane Hannah (Bouton) Smith
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Isabel M. Smith
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
