Open-face men's pocket watch
American Waltham Watch Company
(American, 1851–1957)
1887
Medium/TechniqueGold-filled metal, enamel, nickel, and crystal
DimensionsHeight x width x depth: 8 x 5.5 x 1.5 cm (3 1/8 x 2 3/16 x 9/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Yvonne J. Markowitz
Accession number2008.28
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceOwned by George G. Snow (1843-1904), a Brockton MA shoe manufacturer and philanthropist. It was inherited by his nephew and then consigned to auction (Skinner, Fine Jewelry, sale 2391, 12/1//07, Boston); Purchased by Yvonne Markowitz who gifted it to the MFA (Accession Date: January 23, 2008)
19th century
about 1852
late 18th century