$1,890
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Auction: August 17, 2022 12:00:00 PM EDT
15J unadjusted swiss movement, cased in gold filled case. Silver dial with arabic number markers and seconds subdial. 16 XL lizzard embossed leather strap with a gold tone clasp. Arabic number dial, with gold hands.
The back case engraving reads "JFK1960". The watch was a gift from John F. Kennedy to the former speaker of the House of Representatives, John W. McCormack, as a "thank you" for Mr. McCormack's efforts in JFK presidential campaign. The watch was presented to a close friend, Mr. Francis X. McCabe, who also helped with JFK's presidential campaign.
Case: 25mm; Length; 10 in.Provenance
Acquired directly from John W. McCormack, gift to private collection, Worcester, Massachusetts.