Pocket Watch with Masonic Accessories

From Mattatuck Museum

Giroud a Toulon (created by)
Mattatuck Historical Soc (owned by)

1880s (Date manufactured/created)

gold, brass, steel, enamel, glass

Pocket Watch and Chain

19 1/4 in. H , 2 in. Diameter

This gold pocket watch includes a chain and Masonic fobs. The fobs or charms mark it as originally belonging to Dr. Homer L. Law, a member of Deposit Lodge no. 396--a Freemasons branch in Deposit, Broome County, New York. Although a lifelong Waterbury resident, Law lived in Broome County from around 1874-1900 after marrying Mary Rose Bixby, a Broome County resident. 

Gift of Dr. Sally Porter Law McGlannon

Accession/ID Number X73.191