Lot 333
An open face pocket watch by Waltham. 9ct yellow gold case with engraved case back, hallmarked...
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Lot 333
A 9ct yellow gold open face pocket watch by Waltham.
Lot 333
Lot Description
An open face pocket watch by Waltham. 9ct yellow gold case with engraved case back, hallmarked Birmingham 1925. Numbered 320470. Signed keyless wind movement with club tooth lever escapement. White dial with Roman numeral hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial to six. 48mm. 85gms.
This lot features a 9ct yellow gold pocket watch and medal, which were presented to Police Constable Thomas Parsons for his valiant rescue of three individuals from drowning on separate occasions between 1909 and 1925. The case back and rear of the medal are both inscribed with 'Presented to P.C. Thomas Parsons from the Parish of Sully for life saving from the sea Nov 1927'.
These rescues were recognised throughout the Vale of Glamorgan and by the Royal Humane Society, who presented certificates detailing P.C. Parson's achievements. Included is one such example, dated 8th of December 1925 which was issued for the rescue of a lady who was in imminent danger of drowning at sea near Swanbridge.
P.C. Parsons not only used his strong swimming ability for saving lives. He also played a prominent role in the Penarth Water Polo Club for several years. This led him to feature multiple times on the Welsh National Water Polo Team and eventually partaking in the British Olympic water polo trials in 1912.
Postage: Auction Default
Serial number: 320470
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Movement is not currently functioning.
<li>Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye.
<li>Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches. Hairline crack visible running from the four o'clock hour marker, through the subsidiary dial and up to the centre hands.
<li>Hands show noticeable marks and tarnishing.
<li>Glass has scratches and marks.
<li>Case shows scratches, marks and dints.
<li>Hinges appear intact.
<li>Crown has light scratches and marking.
<p>This lot comes with an unsigned display box, and a 9ct yellow gold medal.
Additionally this item contains a plethora of provenance regarding Police Constable Thomas Parsons, to whom the watch was issued. The provenance contains a certificate presented by the Royal Humane Society, dated 8th December 1925. An original page of The Police Review and Parade Gossip newspaper 1928 with an article on the achievements of P.C. Parsons, a second section of newspaper dated 1918, detailing the events of a Penarth v Everton water polo game in which P.C. Parsons played in. A series of photographs of both the water polo teams and of himself in full police uniform. <p>
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.<p>Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.<p>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.<p>
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact the Watch Department on 0121 212 5506 or at watches@fellows.co.uk
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