Lot 134
John F. Kennedy campaign gift watch, Bulova Gift to Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, John W. McCormack
Sale 4068 - Luxe: Summer Jewels
Aug 17, 2022
9:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
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$1,890
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Lot Description
John F. Kennedy campaign gift watch, Bulova Gift to Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, John W. McCormack
15J unadjusted swiss movement, cased in gold filled case. Silver dial with arabic number markers and seconds subdial. 16 XL lizzard embossed leather strap with a gold tone clasp. Arabic number dial, with gold hands.
The back case engraving reads "JFK1960". The watch was a gift from John F. Kennedy to the former speaker of the House of Representatives, John W. McCormack, as a "thank you" for Mr. McCormack's efforts in JFK presidential campaign. The watch was presented to a close friend, Mr. Francis X. McCabe, who also helped with JFK's presidential campaign.
Case: 25mm; Length; 10 in.Provenance
Acquired directly from John W. McCormack, gift to private collection, Worcester, Massachusetts.
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