Pocket Watch

Description:

A Washington, D.C., policeman, Thomas Oriani, received this watch as a Christmas present in 1890 from the jewelers on his Seventh Street beat in appreciation for his keeping a protective eye on their businesses.

The watch movement—marked “Appleton, Tracy & Co., Waltham, Mass.” and with serial number 4299303—was made by the American Waltham Watch Company.

Date Made: ca 1890

Maker: American Waltham Watch Co.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

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Credit Line: William J. Oriani, Mrs. Edith Oriani Fitzgerald, Mrs. Ethel Oriani Reel, Mrs. Helen Oriani Collins

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: ME.315931Catalog Number: 315931Accession Number: 225007

Object Name: watchOther Terms: watch; Mechanical, Spring-Driven; Pocket Watch

Physical Description: gold (watch case material)nickel (watch movement material)Measurements: overall: 3 1/8 in x 2 in x 1/2 in; 7.9375 cm x 5.08 cm x 1.27 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-70c7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_852611

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