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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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