Watch, Pocket
- Object Name:
- Watch, Pocket
- Object ID:
- 2002.011.01
- Date:
- 1852
- Description:
- Pocket Watch. Gold. Owned by Henry Wilson (1812-1875), U.S. Vice President 1873-75, born Farmington, NH. Engraved inside back, "Hon. Henry Wilson / from Members of the / Massachusetts Senate. / 1852." Stamped marks inside back cover: "BB&K" in cartouche, 3 hallmarks, and "69898". Two hallmarks stamped on stem. Gold dial with smaller dial and second hand at bottom. Gold ring in stem. Button in stem opens back. Hole inside back for winding. Separate gold key (B) for winding.
A. Watch
B. Key, 1.4" long - Material:
- Metal
Gold
Steel - Dimensions:
- H-1.8 D-0.5 Dia-2 inches
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Carolyn Schulte Simpson
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