#12

Pocket Watch with Strap and Fob
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$250
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Description

Of clear glass with exact size and shape of actual pocket watch, raised numbers on clock face, snap tin back closure, glass faux-winding knob with wire bail handle to which is attached the leather strap with buckle and tin fob with eagle insignia. Marked "Pat app'ld For". 2" diam. On April 8,1913 patent #43825 was issued to Paull and Fusner of the Eagle Glass Mfg. Co for "a new original and ornamental design for watch-shaped receptacle". The watch was advertised in the 1913 Butler Bros. Wholesale catalog.