Object Number 1957.0041.001

Object Name

Watch (Pocket watch)

Category

Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

Abraham Stein (Possible maker or seller)

Place of Origin

Probably France, Europe

Origin Notes

Movement possibly made in France or Switzerland.

Secondary Place of Origin

Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1795-1825

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Case, back, interior, center; "F/ FXIG" stamped
2. Mark; Case, back, interior, below stem; "[fleur-de-lis] 854" stamped
3. Signature; Movement, backplate; "Ab\m Stein/ PHILADELPHIA" engraved

Materials

Silver; Brass; Glass; Enamel on copper; Steel; Ormolu

Dimensions (inches)

3.25 (H) , 2.37 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

8.26 (H) , 6.03 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Sweeney, John A. H. 1963 The Treasure House of Early American Rooms.
• Published: p. 102.