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Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General

About the Item

MJ Tobias silver key-wind pocket watch with a porcelain dial featuring a picture of Major General Franz Sigel in excellent condition, mid 1800s. 13-jewel fully serviced movement. The estate where we obtained the watch said the this was carried by one of his loyal entourage through the Civil War. Franz Sigel started as a colonel in the Union army and ended up as a major general. He was born on November 18th, 1824 and died on September 21st, 1902. The watch itself has small, normal dings and wear expected on a watch this old. The person who carried the watch was Samuel Wetmore. The small dings in the case were reported by the family to have happened during wear during the Civil War. Samuel Wetmore passed the watch to his brother Seth A Wetmore. Silver 111.8 grams Diameter: 56.04mm Width with crown: 67.7mm Case thickness: 16.7mm Dial: Porcelain hand painted likeness of Franz Sigel Inside front cover 841 inside back cover: 8481 268650 FB Inside case: On inner case MJ Tobias Liverpool Patent Lever full Tervelles Inside inner cover: 8481 Movement: 13 jewels All of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a one year warranty for timing and accuracy. Vintage watches may not be as accurate as a new quartz watch. Even new watch warranties do not cover watch cases, bands or misuse.

Creator:

MJ Tobias

Case Material:

Sterling Silver

Weight:

111.8 g

Movement:

Style:

Victorian

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1800s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. The spring on the front cover is a bit weak. The cover needs a little help to open when the crown is pushed in. Normal estate wear, natural patina, minor case dings. Pin in the bow has been replaced with a wire with rolled ends.

Seller Location:

Stamford, CT

Reference Number:

Seller: 394-2-11221stDibs: LU548199518

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