A watch is locked inside the box, where it can still be heard ticking. The watch is then produced from elsewhere. The box is well constructed and finished, with inlaid wood and mother of pearl on the outside, and purple velvet and paper on the inside. There is a mirror on the inside of the lid.
Ticking watch box
Item Details
| Size | 85mm x 110mm x 85mm high |
|---|---|
| Date | Probably late 19th century |
| Key Phrases | Apparatus, Clocks or watches |
| Category | Magic |
| Ref no | N28 |