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Title: Pocket watch
Creator: San Jose Watch Co
Date Created and/or Issued: 1894/ /
Contributing Institution: History San Jose Research Library
Collection: History San Jose Online Catalog
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Description: Japanese numerals for the twelve numbers. Inside the back cover is a sun motif design with a letter "T" in the center. Stamped is: "257745". Inside the back of the watch on the works is: "1270' "Safety Pinion" & "San Jose Watch Co. Ca.". The back design is an etched tiger on a ledge with a gold eye and gold tooth. The face has a small dial with western numerals. There are three gold Lotus leaves in a circle on the face. Copper case. Possibly made in Japan. San Jose Watch Co. moved to Osaka, Japan in 1894.
Type: Image
Identifier: 1CB88F77-B533-428C-B1B4-532991671073
1975-12
Subject: Clocks and watches
Clock & watch making
Tigers

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