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Pocket Watch

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Collection Type

  • Clocks and timekeeping

Date

ca. 1921

GUSN

GUSN-102775

Description

Metal pocket watch, small second hand face at bottom center of plain watch face. Does not open.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pocket watches
watches
glass (material)
WATCH, POCKET

Inscription

"Westclox/POCKET BEN" (ink)

Additional Identification Number

2227

Maker

Western Clock Manufacturing Company (Watchmaker)

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

2 7/8 in x 2 in x 5/8 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1924.575

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