LOT 37 Ashley & Sims, Clerkenwell. An 18K gold keyless wind ful...
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Ashley & Sims, Clerkenwell. An 18K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch formerly owned by Captain D. Stephen London Hallmark for 1916Ashley & Sims, Clerkenwell. An 18K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch formerly owned by Captain D. StephenDate: London Hallmark for 1916Movement: Gilt 3/4 plate Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, diamond end stone, No.05535 Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel spade handsCase: Polished hinged, presentation inscription to cuvette, No.05535Signed: Dial & movement, case stamped F.T London for Fred Thoms, ClerkenwellSize: 49mm Accompaniments: Fitted Ashley & Sims box, copies of original photographs relating to original ownerThe current lot was presented to Captain D.Stephen of the Aberdeen Steam Navigation by the chairman and directors of the British India Steam Navigation co ltd as a memento for his support to the steamer Mantola after being damaged by a mine at the entrance to the Thames on October 30th 1916.SS Mantola was a 450ft steamer that was delivered to the British India Steam Navigation Company in June 1916, costing £146,700. Able to hold 66 first-class passengers and 61 second-class passengers the vessel was designed for trips between London and Bombay. However just 4 months later the ship was struck by a mine. Although the vessel sustained substantial damage it still made it safely to port.
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