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WATCH WITH LOCKET

Creator(s): A. S. Tower and Company (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage


About this object

The watch is round. The gold case is engraved with fern leaves on the sides and back. The back is set with six small diamonds. There is a single chain attached to the watch from which extends four parallel chains. At the other end is a heart shaped locket which is set with one diamond. Inside the locket is a photograph of MMP.

Object name:
WATCH WITH LOCKET
Made from:
Gold -- photograph -- diamonds
Made in:
USA
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
19.7 cm (7 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
16.31.1-2
Class:
TIMEPIECE
Signature marks:
MARK inside watch case: 14K Fine; on face of watch: A.S. Tower & Co.
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973