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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