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Masonic Wristwatch Face
1920-1960
Waltham Watch Co.
USA: Massachusetts, Waltham
Metal, enamel, glass
overall: 1-7/8"h x 1-1/2"w x 1/2"d
Gift of Allan B. Whitaker, Jr.
2016.054
1920-1960
Waltham Watch Co.
USA: Massachusetts, Waltham
Metal, enamel, glass
overall: 1-7/8"h x 1-1/2"w x 1/2"d
Gift of Allan B. Whitaker, Jr.
2016.054
Wristwatch face is triangular in shape (missing band) with large circle at top, surmounting a square and compasses. Two pin holes in circle on either side on back for fitting watch band. Masonic symbols on white face. Raised chain along three sides of triangle. Winder at PL lower angle. Two "feet" at bottom for fitting watch band. Face reads "WALTHAM / 17 JEWELS / LOVE YOUR FELLOW MAN / GIVE HIM A HELPING HAND". Skull and crossbones at bottom center of face with "SWISS" below. Comes apart into three pieces, front with glass, works and back.