Collection Highlights
The Indian Hunter
Date:
1860
Object Number:
1939.390
Medium:
Brown patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pocket watch and pouch
Object Number:
INV.12421ab
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silver, glass, gold
Dimensions:
a: 2 3/4 x 1/2 x 2 in. ( 7 x 1.3 x 5.1 cm )
b: 8 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 3/16 in. ( 21.6 x 10.8 x 0.5 cm )
Description:
Silver pocket watch in red case; silver bezel securing round glass face; engraved gold dial with arabic numeral hours and minute markings in black; hour and minute hands; second aperture with hand at 6, with inscription; inscription on center of dial as well; winding pendant knob and oval bow; shield engraved on back withmale figure and scroll with writing as well; engraving on movement casing. Red pouch with drawstrings at top; tag sewn on with jeweler and silversmith's information.
Gallery Label:
This pocket watch was made in France and retailed at J.E. Caldwell & Co., a Philadelphia jeweler.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
