Watch Papers Collection

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  • Tags: Salem, Mass.

Leverett Sawyer, watch maker and jeweller no. 11 Derby Square Salem

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Engraved watch paper with floral border.

Text continues: Warranted watches for sale.

Watches & jewelry by Amos Sawyer Salem.

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Engraved watch paper with image of an eagle holding a banner in its beak with a scythe and compass below it. At bottom are two allegorical female figures, each holding a watch, with the sun seen between them.

Inscribed on verso: March 26 1829

E. Currier watch maker no. 7 Derby Square Salem.

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Watch paper with triangular border, printed on orange paper. Includes leaves.
"A variety of watches & clocks seals & keys, trinkets, &c."

Inscription on verso illegible.

5.5 cm. diameter

Jesse Smith watch paper.

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No. 262 Essex Street, Salem, MA.
Similar to 472280_382, except lacks "Jr." in watchmaker name, reads "Chronometers," above watchmaker name, includes "No. 262" above rest of address, reads "& Watches for Sale" below address, and orange and black ink…

Jesse Smith watch paper.

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Essex Street, Salem, MA.
Line-engraving. Above watchmaker name reads "Watches for Sale," and below address reads "Chronometers Adjusted." Lined and ornamental border of flowers and vines. Yellow and black ink on paper.

Currier & Foster watch paper.

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Essex Street, Salem, MA.
Line-engraving. Lined border. Orange and black ink on paper.

Balch & Lamson watch paper.

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234 Essex Street, Salem, MA .
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. Green and black ink on paper.

B. Balch & Son watch paper.

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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,…

Balch & Smith clock & watch maker Salem.

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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,…