Pocket watch

1825-1875

Place madeFrance, Europe

Gold, glass

Overall: 2 9/16 x 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 6.5 x 0.6 x 4.4 cm )

Gift of Mrs. Richard H. Reeve, 1960

INV.12419

This watch belonged to Michael Murray Van Beuren (1800-1878) of New York City.

DescriptionGold pocket watch with foliate engraving on bezel, round pendant knob and round bow; cypher in circle on back of watch casing; other metals attached to gold dial in circular band; roman numeral hours and minute markings; steel moon hour and minute hands; foliate design at the center of dial; second aperture with second hand at VI; engraving on movement and on inside of back casing.

Markingsengraving: cypher on back of case: "MMVB" engraving: on movement casing: "Savoye & Son/ CYLINDER ESCAPEMENT/ FOUR HOLES JEWELLED" maker's marks: on inside of back casing: "S&S" crown "1 1 3"

ClassificationsJEWELRY