Subject: Pocket watches

Gold-filled men's pocket watch manufactured by the Illinois Watch Company. The watch case features an engraved Star of David and a dove of peace. The watch dates from circa 1902.

A pocket watch key featuring a national advertisement for Jas. Boss & Keystone Watch Cases. The key is inscribed with "6 WASHINGTON AVE. NORTH...EST 1879" and "COHEN, M.L.". The item was found in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is estimated to be from circa 1890s.

A pocket watch key featuring a national advertisement for Jas. Boss & Keystone Watch Cases. The key also displays the name Kohn, H. & Sons. The artifact is dated to circa 1890s and originates from Hartford, Connecticut.

Pocket watch key from S. J. Cohn, a watchmaker and optician located at 121 Granville Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Circa 1890.

A 15-jewel, detached lever pocket watch with an 18k gold case and a silver face (without a cover). Manufactured by M.I. Tobias & Co. in Liverpool, England. The watch is associated with the Tobias Archive, which indicates a connection to the extensive watch business conducted by Michael J. Tobias and his son Fred, with offices in New York City, Philadelphia, and New Orleans.

This trade card advertises M. Goldman, a dealer in Boss Pat Cases in Toledo, Ohio. The front of the card features a cartoon illustration of a duck with a pocket watch dangling from its neck. The back of the card features a full description of the products sold by the business printed in small type.

Trade card depicting a perplexed man attempting to retrieve a pocket watch thrown from a train. The advertisement highlights the superior qualities of a watch case. The card is circa 1885 and related to the mercantile trade. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 17.