U.S. Presidential Presentation Watch
Rare 14K gold United States presidential presentation antique pocket watch circa 1882.
14 K gold worn case with coin milled band. White enamel (hairlines) dial with blued steel
hands. Gilt 15 jewel 18/S transitional keywind/stemwind Rockford movement.
This watch was presented by the President of the United States to the
Captain of the German steamship Suevia for rescuing the crew of the Baxter.
For a contemporary report of the rescue click this link:
http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?_r=1&res=9C06E6D91F3BE033A25757C2A9679C94649FD7CF
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#6568
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$10,500
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Diameter 54 mm
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Circa 1882
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NOTE: The small circles or shadows in some of our photos
are reflections of the camera lens. Since this watch is much smaller than in the
enlarged photos, a tiny blemish or imperfection that you could not see when looking
at the actual watch can appear very large in the photos.
