Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Watch, Pocket |
Catalog Number |
83.75.1 |
Collection |
Watch |
Date |
c. 1920 |
Description |
Oversize eight (8) day, five (5) minute repeating travel watch; full plate,15 jewel, nickel, stem wind, pendant set, push repeater; nickel open face case marked "162719"; white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, seconds bit at 6:00 position, marked "The Bailey Banks & Biddle Co", "Philadelphia, Swiss Made", "8 Days", "5 minute repeater"; movement marked "The Bailey, Banks & Biddle Company Philadelphia", "+7032", "Swiss"; base metal watch chain. "+7032" refers to Swiss patent #7032 issued 9 July 1893 to Amedee Douard Pere on behalf of Arthur Douard Fils for a new caliber of eight (8) day watch. |
Maker |
Arthur Douard Fils |
Material |
nickel; enamel |
Place of Origin |
Bienne, Switzerland |
Notes |
A 30677 9 slides in slide cabinet 1 |