AMERICAN WATCH CO., WALTHAM [ American Watch Co., 沃爾瑟姆] A GOLD HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER WATCH AWARDED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR A SEA RESCUE BY A BRITISH VESSEL CIRCA 1907, RIVERSIDE MODEL 1899, NO. 16071035 CASE NO. 409718 [黃金懷錶，由美國總統頒授，表彰一艘英國船隻於海上救援中之英勇表現，年份約1907，RIVERSIDE型號1899，編號16071035，錶殼編號409718]
AMERICAN WATCH CO., WALTHAM
[ American Watch Co., 沃爾瑟姆]
A GOLD HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER WATCH AWARDED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR A SEA RESCUE BY A BRITISH VESSEL
CIRCA 1907, RIVERSIDE MODEL 1899, NO. 16071035 CASE NO. 409718
[黃金懷錶，由美國總統頒授，表彰一艘英國船隻於海上救援中之英勇表現，年份約1907，RIVERSIDE型號1899，編號16071035，錶殼編號409718]
• Movement: 16 size, nickel decoratively engraved movement, lever escapement, 23 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, swan-neck regulation, signed and numbered A.W.W. Co., Waltham Mass. Riverside, numbered 16071035
• Dial: white enamel, black Arabic numerals and outer red five minute divisions, blued steel hands, signed Waltham
• Case: 14ct gold hunting case, the front engraved with American Eagle, cuvette engraved with commemorative inscription ' from the President of the United States to E. Maycock Master of the British Steamship Defender in recognition of his humane services in the effective rescue at sea on December 18, 1926, of certain members of the crew of the shipwrecked United States Coast Guard Cutter Lincoln', case and cuvette numbered 409718, cuvette signed Dubois W.C.Co.
diameter 52mm
To view shipping calculator, please click hereAMERICAN WATCH CO., WALTHAM [ American Watch Co., 沃爾瑟姆] A GOLD HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER WATCH AWARDED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR A SEA RESCUE BY A BRITISH VESSEL CIRCA 1907, RIVERSIDE MODEL 1899, NO. 16071035 CASE NO. 409718 [黃金懷錶，由美國總統頒授，表彰一艘英國船隻於海上救援中之英勇表現，年份約1907，RIVERSIDE型號1899，編號16071035，錶殼編號409718] AMERICAN WATCH CO., WALTHAM [ American Watch Co., 沃爾瑟姆] A GOLD HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER WATCH AWARDED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR A SEA RESCUE BY A BRITISH VESSEL CIRCA 1907, RIVERSIDE MODEL 1899, NO. 16071035 CASE NO. 409718 [黃金懷錶，由美國總統頒授，表彰一艘英國船隻於海上救援中之英勇表現，年份約1907，RIVERSIDE型號1899，編號16071035，錶殼編號409718]
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Estimate:
7,000 - 10,000 CHF Lot sold:
6,875
CHF AMERICAN WATCH CO., WALTHAM
[ American Watch Co., 沃爾瑟姆]
A GOLD HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER WATCH AWARDED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR A SEA RESCUE BY A BRITISH VESSEL
CIRCA 1907, RIVERSIDE MODEL 1899, NO. 16071035 CASE NO. 409718
[黃金懷錶，由美國總統頒授，表彰一艘英國船隻於海上救援中之英勇表現，年份約1907，RIVERSIDE型號1899，編號16071035，錶殼編號409718]
• Movement: 16 size, nickel decoratively engraved movement, lever escapement, 23 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, swan-neck regulation, signed and numbered A.W.W. Co., Waltham Mass. Riverside, numbered 16071035
• Dial: white enamel, black Arabic numerals and outer red five minute divisions, blued steel hands, signed Waltham
• Case: 14ct gold hunting case, the front engraved with American Eagle, cuvette engraved with commemorative inscription ' from the President of the United States to E. Maycock Master of the British Steamship Defender in recognition of his humane services in the effective rescue at sea on December 18, 1926, of certain members of the crew of the shipwrecked United States Coast Guard Cutter Lincoln', case and cuvette numbered 409718, cuvette signed Dubois W.C.Co.
diameter 52mm
To view shipping calculator, please click here Condition report
Case: the case is in good order with no dents to the case, only light surface scratches
Dial: in good order
Movement: running at the time of cataloguing and appears in clean condition
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The online condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance purposes only. The images of the lot also form part of the online condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Any reference to condition in the online condition report does not amount to a full description of condition. The online condition report may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the online condition report of the lot or shown in the online images of the lot (for example, the online condition report may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome). Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. The online condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the online condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's (for example, information regarding colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's). Please also note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. In addition, certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot (for example, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades). For these reasons, the online condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. Prospective buyers should also refer to the Buying at Auction guide which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species. Please be advised that wristbands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS (ONLINE ONLY). Antiquorum Geneva, 11 April 1992, lot 149 Beginning in the mid-19th century, the President of the United States awarded a commemorative watch on behalf of the American people to a foreign captain who selflessly saved a U.S. citizen at sea. Typically the watches depicted, to the case front, a rescue at sea and, to the back, the Seal of the President of the United States of America. The present lot, a later series, included just the Presidential Seal.
On 18 December 1926, the U.S. Coast Guard schooner Lincoln caught fire off the coast of North Carolina. High winds fueled the fire, and the crew were forced to abandon ship as it sank. The British steamer, Defender, under the command of Master E. Maycock came upon the debris during a rising gale. Under extreme conditions, they sent out a life boat to the wreckage, but the survivors had already abandoned ship. Maycock sent out a second life boat and managed to rescue two crewmen. Another crew member was rescued by another crew the next day, but the five remaining Lincoln crew members were eventually listed as lost at sea. President Calvin Coolidge awarded the entire crew of the Defender the Presidential Gold Lifesaving Medal, and further awarded Captain Master E. Maycock the present watch in recognition of his services.
For a further discussion of United States Rescue at Sea watches see, James West, "A Waltham Presidential Presentation Watch", NAWCC Bulletin , June 2002, pp. 329-333.
