Object Details
maker
American Waltham Watch Co.
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.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
William J. Oriani, Mrs. Edith Oriani Fitzgerald, Mrs. Ethel Oriani Reel, Mrs. Helen Oriani Collins
date made
ca 1890
ID Number
ME.315931
catalog number
315931
accession number
225007
Object Name
watch
Other 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
place made
United States
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_852611