18,400 CHF
American Watch Co. , Waltham, Mass. No. 250437, circa 1870.Very fine and rare 18K gold hunting cased watch, presented by Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877), President of America, to Capt. J. Petterson for the rescue of the crew of the AM. BARK PLEIADES - 1870. Four-body, massive, “bassine et filets”, engine-turned with reeded band, the cover centred with a black champlevé enamelled scene depicting a life rescue at sea, the back with the emblem of the United States of America, the dedication engraved inside the cover. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel “spade” hands. 20’’’, frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, 18 jewels in screwed settings, Foggs safety pinions, patented on February 14, 1865, straight lne lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, the micrometric adjustment operated by means of the index via a cam.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 56 mm. Notes Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885)Ulysses S. Grant, served as President of the United States from 1869-1877; he was the country’s 18th President.Born on April 27, 1822 in Ohio, Grant went on to attend West Point where he graduated in the middle of his class. During the Mexican War, Grant fought under General Zachary Taylor, and at the outbreak of the Civil War, he was appointed by the Governor to command an unruly volunteer regiment.During the Civil War, Grant sought to win control of the Mississippi Valley; in February of 1862 he took Fort Henry and attacked
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2000-04-02
