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Object Name
Watch Fob with Seal and Key
Object Number
1911-03-18
Description
Watch fob with seal and watch key. Watch fob has yellow topaz stone set in ornate gold collar. Incised into stone are intitials "C.B.T." Two sides of stone exposed. Ornate gold arm around top half of gold collar with equally ornate bracket above arm with round, think gold ring at top. Thin gold ring strung through thicker ring. Also attached to think gold ring is the watch key. Key has equally thick ring at top with spherical body with hole in center. Thin, tube extends from bottom of center sphere. All ornate gold work done in heavy organic and floral designs.
Comment
Belonged to Major Charles Benjamin Tallmadge (1792-1933) son of John Tallmadge of Warren, CT.
Category
Personal Artifacts
Date Made
ca. 1825-1840
Dimensions
3 3/4" long
Materials
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