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S. Smith & Son. A silver hunting cased keyless watch inscribed, Siege of Ladysmith 118 days...
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S. Smith & Son. A silver hunting cased keyless watch inscribed, Siege of Ladysmith 118 days 1899 - 1900 H. J. White. L. S. H.M.S. Powerful, circa 1900.
Movement: three quarter plate, lever escapement.
Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, no. 55-48.
Case: silver, silver cuvette, no. 1058224.
Signed: dial and movement signed S. Smith & Son, 9 Strand watchmakers to the Admiralty, London.
Dimensions: diameter 50.5mm. £400-£600
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This watch was presented to Petty Officer Henry James White who served on H.M.S. Powerful in the Boer War in South Africa between 11th October 1899 and 31 May 1902.
In 1895, HMS Powerful was launched, a first class cruiser. Following the outbreak of the Anglo-Boer War, HMS Powerful was ordered to Durban, South Africa. There was fierce fighting in the province of Natal with a large British force concentrating at the garrison town of Ladysmith. Support was needed so a Naval Brigade was sent from HMS Powerful and her sister ship HMS Terrible with two 4.7 inch and four 12 pound naval guns. It was a journey of 189 miles by rail, oxen pulled carriages and finally when the oxen died the sailors had to pull the guns themselves.
The guns assisted in keeping the Boers at bay but were unable to prevent the siege. Over forty men from HMS Powerful died. On their return to Portsmouth, the crew were given a heroes welcome. A banquet was held at Portsmouth Town Hall where the Major presented a silver watch to each member of the crew.
Condition Report
Movement: running at the time of cataloguing, hands adjusting.
Dial: in good condition.
Case: engraving to the cover worn, scuffs throughout, indentation to the band.
Gross weight: 104.9gms.
Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant.
The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
Movement: three quarter plate, lever escapement.
Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, no. 55-48.
Case: silver, silver cuvette, no. 1058224.
Signed: dial and movement signed S. Smith & Son, 9 Strand watchmakers to the Admiralty, London.
Dimensions: diameter 50.5mm. £400-£600
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This watch was presented to Petty Officer Henry James White who served on H.M.S. Powerful in the Boer War in South Africa between 11th October 1899 and 31 May 1902.
In 1895, HMS Powerful was launched, a first class cruiser. Following the outbreak of the Anglo-Boer War, HMS Powerful was ordered to Durban, South Africa. There was fierce fighting in the province of Natal with a large British force concentrating at the garrison town of Ladysmith. Support was needed so a Naval Brigade was sent from HMS Powerful and her sister ship HMS Terrible with two 4.7 inch and four 12 pound naval guns. It was a journey of 189 miles by rail, oxen pulled carriages and finally when the oxen died the sailors had to pull the guns themselves.
The guns assisted in keeping the Boers at bay but were unable to prevent the siege. Over forty men from HMS Powerful died. On their return to Portsmouth, the crew were given a heroes welcome. A banquet was held at Portsmouth Town Hall where the Major presented a silver watch to each member of the crew.
Condition Report
Movement: running at the time of cataloguing, hands adjusting.
Dial: in good condition.
Case: engraving to the cover worn, scuffs throughout, indentation to the band.
Gross weight: 104.9gms.
Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant.
The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
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S. Smith & Son. A silver hunting cased keyless watch inscribed, Siege of Ladysmith 118 days 1899 - 1900 H. J. White. L. S. H.M.S. Powerful, circa 1900.
Movement: three quarter plate, lever escapement.
Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, no. 55-48.
Case: silver, silver cuvette, no. 1058224.
Signed: dial and movement signed S. Smith & Son, 9 Strand watchmakers to the Admiralty, London.
Dimensions: diameter 50.5mm. £400-£600
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This watch was presented to Petty Officer Henry James White who served on H.M.S. Powerful in the Boer War in South Africa between 11th October 1899 and 31 May 1902.
In 1895, HMS Powerful was launched, a first class cruiser. Following the outbreak of the Anglo-Boer War, HMS Powerful was ordered to Durban, South Africa. There was fierce fighting in the province of Natal with a large British force concentrating at the garrison town of Ladysmith. Support was needed so a Naval Brigade was sent from HMS Powerful and her sister ship HMS Terrible with two 4.7 inch and four 12 pound naval guns. It was a journey of 189 miles by rail, oxen pulled carriages and finally when the oxen died the sailors had to pull the guns themselves.
The guns assisted in keeping the Boers at bay but were unable to prevent the siege. Over forty men from HMS Powerful died. On their return to Portsmouth, the crew were given a heroes welcome. A banquet was held at Portsmouth Town Hall where the Major presented a silver watch to each member of the crew.
Condition Report
Movement: running at the time of cataloguing, hands adjusting.
Dial: in good condition.
Case: engraving to the cover worn, scuffs throughout, indentation to the band.
Gross weight: 104.9gms.
Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant.
The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
Movement: three quarter plate, lever escapement.
Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, no. 55-48.
Case: silver, silver cuvette, no. 1058224.
Signed: dial and movement signed S. Smith & Son, 9 Strand watchmakers to the Admiralty, London.
Dimensions: diameter 50.5mm. £400-£600
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This watch was presented to Petty Officer Henry James White who served on H.M.S. Powerful in the Boer War in South Africa between 11th October 1899 and 31 May 1902.
In 1895, HMS Powerful was launched, a first class cruiser. Following the outbreak of the Anglo-Boer War, HMS Powerful was ordered to Durban, South Africa. There was fierce fighting in the province of Natal with a large British force concentrating at the garrison town of Ladysmith. Support was needed so a Naval Brigade was sent from HMS Powerful and her sister ship HMS Terrible with two 4.7 inch and four 12 pound naval guns. It was a journey of 189 miles by rail, oxen pulled carriages and finally when the oxen died the sailors had to pull the guns themselves.
The guns assisted in keeping the Boers at bay but were unable to prevent the siege. Over forty men from HMS Powerful died. On their return to Portsmouth, the crew were given a heroes welcome. A banquet was held at Portsmouth Town Hall where the Major presented a silver watch to each member of the crew.
Condition Report
Movement: running at the time of cataloguing, hands adjusting.
Dial: in good condition.
Case: engraving to the cover worn, scuffs throughout, indentation to the band.
Gross weight: 104.9gms.
Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant.
The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
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