SILVER CASED PRESENTATION WATCH OF THEOPHILUS JONES.

SILVER CASED PRESENTATION WATCH OF THEOPHILUS JONES. Circa 1867. England. The key wind Fusee movement silver cased pocket watch with enamel dial and Roman numeral chapter ring with sweep seconds subsidiary dial, a presentation gift to Theophilus Jones for his heroic behavior in saving the life of an injured crewman aboard the ship “Marmion” wrecked at Gyllyngvase Beach off of Falmouth Harbor the morning of March 17th, 1867. At this time, he swam to the wrecked ship and managed to climb aboard where he came to the assistance of the injured sailor. It is reported that he gave him his life jacket, assisted him over the side into the water, where the injured individual was taken ashore by others. Mr. Jones then succeeded in returning to the shore himself. This lot is accompanied by documents from the curators of the Maritime Information Association and Royal Institute of Cornwall compiled in 2004 containing the narrative of the wreck of the Marmion and the existence of two engraved pocket watches that had been awarded in a civil ceremony to two individuals who rendered assistance at the wreck. The inscription on the inside cover reads as follows: “Presented to Theophilus Jones in recognition of heroic services rendered in saving life at the wreck of the “MARMION” in Gyllyngvase Bay March 17, 1867″. SIZE: Watch: 1-3/4″ dia. CONDITION: Overall good. Inscription on inside cover sharp and clear. Enamel dial with multiple cracks. 9-25845 (800-1,200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2330	$517.50	SILVER CASED PRESENTATION WATCH OF THEOPHILUS JONES. Circa 1867. England. The key wind Fusee movement silver cased pocket watch with enamel dial and Roman numeral chapter ring with sweep seconds subsidiary dial, a presentation gift to Theophilus Jones for his heroic behavior in saving the life of an injured crewman aboard the ship “Marmion” wrecked at Gyllyngvase Beach off of Falmouth Harbor the morning of March 17th, 1867. At this time, he swam to the wrecked ship and managed to climb aboard where he came to the assistance of the injured sailor. It is reported that he gave him his life jacket, assisted him over the side into the water, where the injured individual was taken ashore by others. Mr. Jones then succeeded in returning to the shore himself. This lot is accompanied by documents from the curators of the Maritime Information Association and Royal Institute of Cornwall compiled in 2004 containing the narrative of the wreck of the Marmion and the existence of two engraved pocket watches that had been awarded in a civil ceremony to two individuals who rendered assistance at the wreck. The inscription on the inside cover reads as follows: “Presented to Theophilus Jones in recognition of heroic services rendered in saving life at the wreck of the “MARMION” in Gyllyngvase Bay March 17, 1867″. SIZE: Watch: 1-3/4″ dia. CONDITION: Overall good. Inscription on inside cover sharp and clear. Enamel dial with multiple cracks. 9-25845 (800-1,200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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