Name/Title
Pocket WatchEntry/Object ID
1963.17.1a-dDescription
Brass pocket watch engraved with a floral-shell design. The reverse is engraved with an illegible saying, the name “M. T. Tobias”, and the place, “LIVERPOOL”. The clock has metal works and a white, porcelain face printed with black Roman number also around the outer rim. A remnant of a hand is at the center. At the bottom of the watch face is a second timer with a small hand. There is a convex glass cover over the face.Context
Given to Edward Ordway of Troy, Vermont, by his family when he enlisted in the Civil War.Acquisition
Accession
1963.17Source or Donor
Altrock, Marjorie Ordway (1894-1971)Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist
Tobias, Michael IsaacDate made
circa 1860Place
City
LiverpoolCountry
EnglandContinent
EuropeLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Watch, PocketNomenclature Primary Object Term
WatchNomenclature Class
Timekeeping T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (closed)Depth
1/2 inDiameter
2-1/4 inMaterial
Brass, Glass, PorcelainRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Ordway, Edward J.Related Places
Place
Village
North TroyTown
TroyCounty
Orleans CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America