[POLITICS]. Pocket watch presented by Woodrow Wilson to Wilbur Cherry.
Sale 1345 - American Historical Ephemera and Photography Online
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Jun 19, 2024
Lots Close
Jul 2, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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$500 -
700
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$889
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Lot Description
[POLITICS]. Pocket watch presented by Woodrow Wilson to Wilbur Cherry.
1 1/4 in. diam. pocket watch with open face (surface wear to case, some soiling to dial; not running). Hamilton Watch Co.: Lancaster, PA. Cuvette engraved with maker's marks and presentation: "Woodrow Wilson / President U.S.A. / To / Wilbur Cherry / Distinguished Honor / 1916-17-18." Diminutive hand-colored American flag, approx. 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (corners clipped) housed in watch case.
The Wilbur Cherry for whom the watch was engraved is uncertain. It is likely that the watch was an award or gift of recognition for some kind of service or position held from 1916-1918.
We have been unable to open the watch to view the movement, which is why no image of the movement is available. Please take this into consideration.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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