probably American, 19th century, likely sailor made, rectangular case with arched top with hook for watch suspension flanked by acorn finials, small hinged door, all atop four footed base with four acorn finials, 8-3/4 x 6-1/4 x 3-5/8 in.; Waltham pocket watch, Movement Serial Number: 22614397, marked on interior "H.W.W.Co./Waltham.Mass./Illinois Watch Case Co./Spartan/0947966...", the back side with monogram "T.J.G.", 2-1/8 x 1-3/4 in.
Provenance: A North Carolina Private Collection
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A North Carolina Private Collection
watch holder with scattered cracks, scattered glue residue at seams and joints, top of base loose, some chipping and loss to bases of acorn finials, surface dirt/accretion, pocket watch lacking crystal and minute hand, does not appear to be working at time of inspection, cracks to dial