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Pocket watch by Mária László

Partially verified

This pocket watch is held in the collection of the Thorma János Museum in Kiskunhalas, Hungary, and is officially documented under inventory number 82.9.1. The object is attributed to the maker Mária László and is dated to 1995. The timepiece is categorized as an ethnographic object by the museum, reflecting its inclusion in a broader local historical and cultural inventory. The watch features a classic round case construction with a pendant bow and a visible dial. The museum documentation provides specific measurements of 6x9 cm. The item is currently held by the Thorma János Museum in Kiskunhalas, where it remains part of their permanent holdings. This record relies entirely on the museum's provided identification, which designates the maker as Mária László and the production date as 1995. Further technical details regarding the movement and internal components remain currently unavailable through the provided source material.

The watch is shown in a museum photograph, with the main body on the right and a detached cover on the left.
The watch is shown in a museum photograph, with the main body on the right and a detached cover on the left. — Thorma János Museum - Kiskunhalas via Europeana. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
orbiscollectibles.com
Category
Pocket watch · Pocket watch
Maker / attribution
László Mária
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
82.9.1
Source-reported date
1995
Source-reported place
Hungary

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Provenance and Documentation

The pocket watch is currently preserved as part of the permanent collection of the Thorma János Museum located in Kiskunhalas. It is formally registered within the museum’s records under the specific inventory number 82.9.1, identifying it as an ethnographic object within the institution's repository. The documentation associated with this specimen is provided through the Europeana network, which aggregates information from the museum's internal archives.

The identification of the maker as Mária László and the production date of 1995 are derived directly from the museum’s administrative records. These records provide the foundational data for this entry, noting the geographic association of the object with Kiskunhalas. The museum record serves as the primary source for all attribution and contextual details regarding this timekeeper.

Evidence for this section
  • “held by Thorma János Museum - Kiskunhalas”
  • “inventory number 82.9.1”
  • “maker recorded: Mária László”
  • “dated 1995”

Physical Description

The visual record indicates a protective pendant and bow, which serves as the attachment point for a chain. The face of the watch incorporates a series of Roman numerals arranged around the perimeter to indicate the hours.

The museum-provided dimensions for the object are 6x9 cm. The dial shows evidence of wear, with visible irregularities across the surface. While the external form is visible in the provided museum photography, specific details regarding the material composition of the case, such as the type of metal or finish, are not specified in the museum’s records. The watch is classified by the institution as a 'Zsebóra', which is the Hungarian terminology for a pocket watch.

Evidence for this section
  • “measurements 6x9 cm”
  • “Museum object name Zsebóra”

Research and Status

The information presented for this watch is limited to the data provided by the Thorma János Museum. There are no additional catalogue references available, and the wider typological context of this specific piece has not been independently verified beyond the institution's existing record. The current status of the object reflects a partial documentation level, meaning further research into the maker's background or the technical specifications of the movement is required.

The available photography is officially credited to the Thorma János Museum via the Europeana platform. As the record indicates, the rights for this image are currently pending clarification under a Creative Commons license, which limits the current scope for further publication or reuse. Future research should aim to confirm the materials used in the construction and obtain a more detailed technical assessment of the internal mechanisms if such data becomes available from the institution's internal databases.

Evidence for this section
  • “Thorma János Museum - Kiskunhalas via Europeana”
  • “Research required: confirm materials, dimensions, maker and wider type against the holding institution and a specialist reference.”

Open research questions

  • What is the material composition of the case and the dial?
  • What type of movement is contained within this timepiece?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Pocket watch by Mária László
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerMária László“maker recorded: Mária László”
Date1995“dated 1995”
Inventory Number82.9.1“inventory number 82.9.1”
Dimensions6x9 cm“measurements 6x9 cm”
LocationKiskunhalas“place associated: Kiskunhalas”
Holding InstitutionThorma János Museum - Kiskunhalas“held by Thorma János Museum - Kiskunhalas”
Museum Object NameZsebóra“Museum object name Zsebóra”

Visible details

  • The watch has a round case with an external pendant and bow.
  • The dial features Roman numerals for hour markers.
  • The watch is shown alongside what appears to be a separate, detached case cover.
  • The dial surface appears to exhibit visible signs of surface damage or wear.

Research qualifications

  • The specific materials used in the construction are not identified in the museum records.
  • The internal movement and escapement mechanism remain unexamined and undocumented in the source.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Pocket watch, Mária László, 1995

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record bcef7e4f81

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