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Maker(s):Austin, George
Culture:British; English
Title:Pocket watch
Date Made:late 18th century
Type:Timekeeping Device
Materials:silver, brass, gold, glass, and enamel
Place Made:Europe; United Kingdom; Great Britain; England; London
Measurements:overall: 3 3/16 in x 2 5/16 in x 7/8 in; 8.1 cm x 5.9 cm x 2.2 cm
Accession Number:  MH SK 2006.1368.INV
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College
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Description:
Pocket watch. Simple white face with black Roman numerals. The hour hand is copper and ends in two small circles and a widening point; the minute hand has a very small circle. Flat circle in the center of the clear watch cover. Pare label inside case reads: "Cleaned and Repaired by C. H. Averill Milford, NH. Movement plate is elaborately carved, with an engraved hand pointing to the small figure plate." Inscription on the movement reads "George Austin, London, no. 2878".

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