James Boss watch paper.
Dublin Core
Title
James Boss watch paper.
Subject
Philadelphia, Pa.; Pennsylvania; Factories; Scales
Description
Listed in Philadelphia directories.
Line-engraving. View of factory with small depiction of scales above. Reads below watchmaker name: "10.k.Filled" and below factory: "This is to Certify that the Accompnaying case No. 1703172 is a genuine Jas. Boss case, made of two plates of solid gold 10k. fine overlaying a plate of composition metal and is warranted to wear for 15 years. C.N. Thorpe, Prest." Ornamental border. On paper.
Line-engraving. View of factory with small depiction of scales above. Reads below watchmaker name: "10.k.Filled" and below factory: "This is to Certify that the Accompnaying case No. 1703172 is a genuine Jas. Boss case, made of two plates of solid gold 10k. fine overlaying a plate of composition metal and is warranted to wear for 15 years. C.N. Thorpe, Prest." Ornamental border. On paper.
Size: 5.0 cm in diameter.
Provenance unknown.
Creator
Boss, James
Source
472280_049.tif
Graphic Arts Watch Papers
Date
unknown
Citation
Boss, James, “James Boss watch paper.,” Watch Papers Collection, accessed September 16, 2024, https://collections.americanantiquarian.org/watchpaperscollection/items/show/2014.