Silver Presentation “Life Saving” Watch

$1,650.00

1 in stock

Add to WishlistAlready In Wishlist
Add to Wishlist
SKU: MIS 220 Category:

Description

Silver Presentation “Life Saving” Watch

 

Presented to Joseph L. Jones by the people of Halifax, Mass. As a token of their appreciation of his heroic conduct in rescuing his comrade Bradford B. Waterman from drowning in Monponsett pond. Jan. 13th, 1866.” Beautiful silver watch presented for life-saving this silver pocket watch and orate Watch fob was presented as follows “the watch was manufactured by Eugene Tanjagriet of Neuchâtel – compensated balance the numbers on the case and watch match the watch appears to be in working order although no official testing has been conducted a wonderful relic for the saving of a life. The watch comes accompanied by a period velvet and silk lined case for display.

Comes housed in 8 x 12 riker display case with red velvet and descriptive card.

 

Inventory Number: MIS 220

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Silver Presentation “Life Saving” Watch”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

The Silver Presentation “Life Saving” Watch, complete with chain, winding key, and a closed wooden box with a brass plaque, is displayed on a white background.
Silver Presentation “Life Saving” Watch awarded to Joseph S. Jones for heroic conduct in rescuing Bradford B. Waterman from drowning, dated January 13, 1866.
The Silver Presentation “Life Saving” Watch is engraved: "Presented to Joseph L. Jones by the people of Halifax, Mass. for rescuing his comrade Bradford B. Waterman from drowning in Monponset Pond.
Close-up of an open Silver Presentation “Life Saving” Watch showing engraved text such as "13 Rubies," "Eugène Joujaquet," and "Neuchatel," with winding holes and a visible chain.
The Silver Presentation “Life Saving” Watch is a closed silver pocket watch with a chain, winding key, and an open vintage storage box featuring a velvet interior.
The Silver Presentation “Life Saving” Watch, featuring a decorative chain and winding key, is displayed on a white background.
The Silver Presentation “Life Saving” Watch, a closed pocket watch with an attached chain, is photographed on a white background.
The Silver Presentation “Life Saving” Watch, featuring an attached decorative chain and T-bar, is displayed vertically against a white background.
The Silver Presentation “Life Saving” Watch is an antique pocket watch featuring Roman numerals, a white face, black hands, a chain loop, and a small seconds subdial at the bottom.
The Silver Presentation “Life Saving” Watch with chain is shown on red fabric beside its wooden case and a plaque noting it was awarded to Joseph L. Jones in 1863.

Related products