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Ladies' lapel watch with enhancer
American Waltham Watch Company (American, 1851–1957)
Keystone Standard Watch Co. (American, 1886–1891)
Keystone Standard Watch Co. (American, 1886–1891)
American
about 1890
Place of Manufacture: Attleboro, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Origin: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Gold, diamond, and crystal
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 6 x 4 x 1.3 cm (2 3/8 x 1 9/16 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jody Sataloff
Accession Number2008.1048
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Timepieces
DescriptionThe watch case is decorated in the American Art Nouveau style. On the outside of the case, there is a female face with long tresses that terminate is mine-cut diamond (approx. a quarter carat). The enhancer is in the form of a crown highighted by four small diamonds. The white enamel dial has blue enamel Arabic numerals and the name Waltham appears at the top. The hands of the dial are made of stylized vines. The watch case maker, Keystone Standard Watch Co., was located in Lancaster PA, and the buisness was sold in 1891 to Hamilton Watch Co.
Marks
Keystone/14K/vessel with a capital C in the center/ 4562933 inside watch case;
American/Waltham, MA/10016097 on works
American/Waltham, MA/10016097 on works
ProvenanceGift of Joe Sataloff to Jody Sataloff, 2007; Gift of Jody Sataloff to the MFA, October 22, 2008.