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Important presentation pocket watch inscribed on the interior dust cover “To Our Worthy Manager, W.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:10,000.00 USD Estimated At:20,000.00 - 40,000.00 USD
Important presentation pocket watch inscribed on the interior dust cover “To Our Worthy Manager, W.
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Important presentation pocket watch inscribed on the interior dust cover “To Our Worthy Manager, W. T. Campbell, of Buffalo Bill’s, Wild West, 1899”. W. T. Campbell managed the show at its zenith and during this period Bill was the highest-paid performer in the world and was adorning everyone around him with expensive gifts. Although his manager tried to keep him in check he was spending the equivalent of tens of millions of dollars a year on his lifestyle. This Fine and high-grade gold pocket watch shows a Swiss movement with a sweep second hand and a stop clock. The watch shows dealers name Marmod and Jaccard Jewelry Company, St. Louis, Missouri on the face and the case. The case is numbered 30938 with 14 carat gold marking. The watch is contained within its original to the period Moraccan leather fitted case. The outside of the watch case is engraved W. T. C. Which are Campbell’s initials. A museum quality artifact which is worthy of any collection. Provenance Alexander Galleries New York 1992. Est.: $20,000-$40,000.