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Antique 14K Gold Bailey Banks & Biddle Pocket Watch United Spanish War Vet Works
Estimated price for orientation: 1 450 $
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Description Year of Manufacture: 1890-1899 Features: 12-Hour Dial Brand: Bailey Banks & Biddle Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding) Material: Solid Gold Serial Number: 184060 Closure: Open Face
This watch commemorates service in the Spanish American War which was fought in 1898, so was probably manufactured by Bailey, Banks & Biddle and presented around 1899. The dedication inside the back cover reads: Robert Arthur Elwood; Rest Haven; Absecon, New Jersey; 9th National Encampment; United Spanish War Veteran. As a side note, Reverend Elwood was a chaplain during the war, and also founded the Boardwalk National Presbyterian Church in Atlantic City. Also engraved inside on the workings is: Seventeen 17 Jewels; Gruen Watch Co.; Verithin; Temperatures; 141429; D & S. The 14K marking is found in several places. The watch measures approx. 1 3/4" in diameter; with the pendant loop, the height measures approx. 2 3/8". I believe the case is original. Please let me know if there are any questions.
Description
| Year of Manufacture: | 1890-1899 | Features: | 12-Hour Dial |
| Brand: | Bailey Banks & Biddle | Movement: | Mechanical (Hand-winding) |
| Material: | Solid Gold | Serial Number: | 184060 |
| Closure: | Open Face |