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Key-Wound Pocket Watch Identified to New York Private,...
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Description
Key-Wound Pocket Watch Identified to New York Private, a thirteen jewel timepiece with hinged silver cover and back. The underside of the lid is beautifully engraved, "James Akin / Co C / 1st N. Y. Vols. / Battles / Big Bethel June 10" 1861. / Seven Days, Commencing June 25" 1862. / Manassas, August 29" & 30" " " . / Chantilly, September 1" " " . / Fredericksburgh, Dec. 13" " ". /Chancellorsville, May 2" & 3", 1863." Watch set in cast brass stand, 5.5" high, having scrolled borders topped with an eagle. Light wear to watch consistent with normal use, no key present. Private Akin enlisted in New York City on April 26, 1861 and survived the above named battles to muster out on May 7, 1863.Auction Info
2008 November Signature Civil War Auction #6015 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2008
20th-21st
Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
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