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DateLate 1800s
Terms
  • Pocket Watches
  • Glass
  • Silver
  • United States
Dimensions6.98 × 5.08 cm (2 3/4 × 2 in.)
MarkingsSigned Russell S. Richardson, Sc. A line engraving on bottom of box showing the factory. "Movement Patented Apl 18, 1871" printed on inside lid of box. "D.W. Buttrick" engraved inside watch case, in script. Marks impressed inside watch case: "T.C." "R.," A lion, and two other marks not clearly discernible.
Credit LineGift of Miss Harriett Buttrick
Object numberPER1182
DescriptionSilver watch (no key). Second hand and dial on face of watch. Distinctive, raised "bubble" glass cover. Original box, marked "The Waterbury Watch Co: Waterbury, Conn." Box lined in blue satin.