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Watch (Pocket watch)
Silas White Howell
1790-1810
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
Silas White Howell (Maker)
Place of Origin
Albany; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
- Enamel on copper
- Brass
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1958.3022
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.3022
Object Name
Watch (Pocket watch)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
Silas White Howell (Maker)
Place of Origin
Albany; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per previous cataloguer: Movement is Albany, New York.
Date
1790-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Movement, backplate
Inscription: "S.W. Howell ALBANY No 2" engraved
Type: Label
Location: Watch paper
Inscription: "WATCHES & SILVER / E. B. BOOTH / WATCH MAKER / & Jeweller / MIDDLEBURY. V\T/. / WORK FOR SALE / Prud 'homme, Sc. N. York."
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Enamel on copper
- Brass
- Glass
Dimensions (inches)
2.25 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.72 (Diam)