Collection Highlights
Portrait of two girls
Date:
Object Number:
PR.012.1.326.Box12
Medium:
Ambrotype
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Luce Center
Pocket watch case
Object Number:
Z.2318a-c
Date:
1829
Medium:
Wood, leather, silk, paper, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 3/4 x 3 5/8 in. ( 2.5 x 7 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden formed pocket watch case, covered with tan leather, lid is hinged at the back, with metal clasp fastener at center front; lid is lined with white satin with silk ribbon tab to pull open an accordioned compartment which holds the watch's manufacturer's certificate of authenticity; box is lined with red velvet, circular area at the center is recessed with stand-up collar to hold watch, with notch at top center for watch knob, with removable satin-covered disc with silk ribbon tab.
Gallery Label:
This pocket watch case comes with its original manufacturer's certificate of authenticity.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
