07-16-201107-16-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
July 16, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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American Watch Company 18K Watch Presented by Abraham Lincoln

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Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2555MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: July 16, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

American Watch Company 18K Watch Presented by Abraham Lincoln, Waltham, Massachusetts, No. 32133, c. 1862, the finely chased scroll decorated hunter case marked A. T & Co., 9274 and 18, inside the crystal bezel is inscribed To David Dudley Field (space) Abraham Lincoln 1862, enameled double sunk dial with Roman numerals, seconds and marked Dudley Field, key wind, key set model 1859 movement marked American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., 32133 and Reversible Center Pinion, Patented Nov. 30, 1858, screw set 15 jewel, engraved balance cock and lever escapement in the original rosewood box, dia. 54 mm.

David Dudley Field (1805-1894) met Abraham Lincoln in Chicago 1847 while a member of the "Barnburner" Democratic party. By 1856 Field and Lincoln had both become Republicans. A member of a distinguished family, Field was often on opposite sides of the political discourse with Lincoln, but obviously highly respected frequent visitor and advisor to Lincoln at the White House.
Estimate $30,000-50,000

Keywords

Abraham Lincoln, David Dudley Field, American Watch Company, Waltham, Massachusetts, 18K Watch Presented, A. T & Co, Dudley Field, set 15 , Chicago, Democratic Party, White House, advisor to Lincoln