Collection Highlights
Euphemia Toussaint (1815-1829)
ca. 1825
1920.6
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Watch fob
Object name
Watch fob
Date
1750-1850
Medium
Silver, gilt, quartz
Dimensions
Overall: 2 5/8 x 1 3/8 x 7/8 in. ( 6.7 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm )
Description
Silver gilt watch fob consisting of a ring with a watch key and a seal set with beveled citrine quartz; the ring has foliate design all around; the key has a ring bail and a clover shaped head decorated with grapes and grape leaves, the jaw is straight; the seal has a hollow finial bail with knop attached to the fob with the same design and shape as the key head, the base is ribbed with a floral border around the bezel.
Object Number
INV.12405
Gallery Label
This watch fob is from the McWhorter family objects in the Society's collection.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
