Found
Found pocket watch in Athens
near Kennedy Museum of Art on Court Street
Found
listing
Posted
8 days
ago
Description
Today at 2:30 PM, I found a pocket watch resting on a bench outside the Kennedy Museum of Art on Court Street in Athens. It is a gold-case piece with a slim chain and initials engraved on the back that look like J.H. I tucked it into my jacket pocket and brought it home, hoping the owner will recognize it and come forward. The watch shines a little when the sun hits the dial, and I would be glad to see it reunited with someone who understands its story.
Approximate found location
near Kennedy Museum of Art on Court Street
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