American Waltham Watch Co, "President of the United States To Captain Hans Dahlberg", ca 1867.
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Case size: 55,5 mm
Material: 18K gold, inner cover in 18K gold, chain in 9K gold
Movement: key wind
Year: circa 1867
Movement number: 150'077
Case number: 4238
Total weight: pocket watch circa 147 grams, chain circa 40 grams
Inscription: The President of the United States To Capt. Hans Dahlberg For the rescue of the Crew of the AM. Bark Toscana
Wear due to age and use. Repaired case.
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Provenance
Sold by the family of the original owner
More information
Presidents, often upon recommendation from the Secretary of State, formally acknowledged foreigners who displayed extraordinary courage by rescuing Americans at sea. The recognition typically took the form of a finely engraved gold pocket watch or binoculars, symbolizing the nation's gratitude. These watches, often featuring the Seal of the President of the United States, were personalized with the recipient's name and the reason for the award. The first of these pocket watches were given by Abraham Lincoln and continued to be given out until the end of the 19th century. This pocket watch was given in 1867 by the American president Andrew Johnson to Captain Hans Dahlberg.