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A yellow gold open faced minute repeating watch, Circa 1920
Lot Closed
June 15, 06:49 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
A yellow gold open faced minute repeating watch, Circa 1920
Dial: silvered, applied Breguet numerals
Caliber: 17'" ligne movement, 29 jewels
Movement number: 197'703
Case: 18k yellow gold, personally inscribed cuvette, hinged monogrammed case back
Case number: 409'864
Size: 46 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
SKU: BX6WH
The cuvette is personally inscribed for the original recipient, Mr John J. McInerney, a prominent member of the Knights of Columbus. The Catholic organization was devoted to the moral, religious, and social welfare of the members of the Church. From 1920-1930 the Knights of Columbus amassed nearly half a million members.
The inscription reads, "Presented to John J. McInerney, Grand Knight of Rochester Council, 178, Knights of Columbus, by members of the Council in appreciation of faithful service, October 13th, 1924."