Sheffield 1850s women's pocketwatch/Swiss

By norepinephrine, 29 July, 2008
Description

rococo styling throughout, leaves and roses stylized on covers, curlicue hands inside.  Sheffield on inside. Inside cover hammered metal holographic circles like the plane, Spirit of St. Louis' hull. Curlicues all over inside face. Roman numerals on black pieces of metal. Watch chain with golden coins of pan or alexander. Still ticks. Women's pocketwatch. 1850s.

Category
Watches and Timepieces
Medium
golden metal/gold/brass
Distinguishing marks
Swiss made +/- one jewell Sheffield
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
2 inches not including fob, which has pan or alexander coins on it
Date Period
1850
Weight
an ounce or two
History
it was given to me from my gma, who got it from her mom, she was a prairie nurse and timed the pulsebeats of her patients with the ticks. The watch still ticks. It has been in my family since 1850
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
gift
For Sale?
No