Grace Arnone
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Hello,
I recently bought an antique man's Evington pocket watch from an elderly lady who said it belonged to either her grandfather, John Whealen, who worked as a longshoreman around Gloucester, NJ during the early 1900's or some family members that came from Ireland during this same time period. After I got the watch home and was in the process of cleaning it, I flipped open the inner lid, to my surprise I noticed that the White Star Line signature Flag symbol was engraved onto the inside of the case. The pocket watch appears to be a gilt brass, the outside of the case is engraved with beautiful florals and scrolling. The dial is white enameled with black enameled Roman numerals, attached to the watch is a blonde human hair chain and a brass fob with horses and horseshoes for good luck. the watch is marked "Swiss" inside and there are two rubies inside on the gears as well. This looks like it was a high quality watch in its day. I will happily provide some pictures of the watch, if anyone could tell me if the White Star Line gave it's employees' gifts such as a pocket watch engraved with the White Star Line flag symbol. Any information would be appreciated.Please email me at [email protected]
I recently bought an antique man's Evington pocket watch from an elderly lady who said it belonged to either her grandfather, John Whealen, who worked as a longshoreman around Gloucester, NJ during the early 1900's or some family members that came from Ireland during this same time period. After I got the watch home and was in the process of cleaning it, I flipped open the inner lid, to my surprise I noticed that the White Star Line signature Flag symbol was engraved onto the inside of the case. The pocket watch appears to be a gilt brass, the outside of the case is engraved with beautiful florals and scrolling. The dial is white enameled with black enameled Roman numerals, attached to the watch is a blonde human hair chain and a brass fob with horses and horseshoes for good luck. the watch is marked "Swiss" inside and there are two rubies inside on the gears as well. This looks like it was a high quality watch in its day. I will happily provide some pictures of the watch, if anyone could tell me if the White Star Line gave it's employees' gifts such as a pocket watch engraved with the White Star Line flag symbol. Any information would be appreciated.Please email me at [email protected]
