Watch Papers Collection

Balch & Smith clock & watch maker Salem.

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Dublin Core

Title

Balch & Smith clock & watch maker Salem.

Subject

Salem, Mass.; Massachusetts; Eagles; Watches; Leaves

Description

Line-engraving. Large eagle, holding in beak a small watch and a banner that reads: "Watches for Sale," and perched on large oval with watchmaker name and address and around which reads: "Move the Regulator With the Sun to make the Watch go Faster, against it to make it go Slower." Lined and ornamental border of leaves. On paper.
Size: 5.3 cm in diameter.
Inscription on verso: Nov 4th 1825.
Rest is illegible.

Creator

Balch & Smith

Source

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Graphic Arts Watch Papers

Date

ca. 1825

Citation

Balch & Smith, “Balch & Smith clock & watch maker Salem.,” Watch Papers Collection, accessed May 29, 2023, https://americanantiquarian.org/watchpaperscollection/items/show/1984.