HISTORIC INSCRIBED GOLD POCKET WATCH TO JAMES TURNER-TEXAS RANGER 1878.

HISTORIC INSCRIBED GOLD POCKET WATCH TO JAMES TURNER-TEXAS RANGER 1878. An exceptional and historic pocket watch authentically inscribed to James Turner, a member of the famous Texas Rangers. The watch was made by the Elgin National Watch Co. and is an open-faced watch with gold case. The outer case lid is decorated with scrolls, scallop shells and shading. A central rectangular panel is engraved “James Turner” in block letters. The interior case lid is engraved in period fancy script: To James Turner from his Comrades of Lane’s Texas Rangers 1878. Accompanying the watch is its original key and a gold watch chain having a bronze five point star fob with TEXAS on each point and a small relief portrait of General Joseph Johnston C.S.A. in the center. Extensive records accompany this watch from numerous sources detailing “Maj”. James Turner’s training in law, his entrance into practice, subsequent service in the Confederate States Army and other activities both personal and professional. Turner was also on the Board of the Southern Pacific and Texas and Pacific Railroads accumulating a handsome fortune and, after receiving his A.B. degree, became the Superintendent of Public Schools in Texas. During the Civil War Turner served under General Walter P. Lane as a Lieutenant in the First Texas Partisan Rangers. General Lane organized the troop of Texas Rangers that Turner served in. His service is Lane’s Texas Rangers is commemorated on this historic pocket watch. Accompanied by a copy of a CDV of Turner. CONDITION: Very good. Watch is bright and not in working order but repairable.. Period engraving is strong and clear. Chain and fob are nice and in good order. 4-49108 CW15 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	593	$2,875.00	HISTORIC INSCRIBED GOLD POCKET WATCH TO JAMES TURNER-TEXAS RANGER 1878. An exceptional and historic pocket watch authentically inscribed to James Turner, a member of the famous Texas Rangers. The watch was made by the Elgin National Watch Co. and is an open-faced watch with gold case. The outer case lid is decorated with scrolls, scallop shells and shading. A central rectangular panel is engraved “James Turner” in block letters. The interior case lid is engraved in period fancy script: To James Turner from his Comrades of Lane’s Texas Rangers 1878. Accompanying the watch is its original key and a gold watch chain having a bronze five point star fob with TEXAS on each point and a small relief portrait of General Joseph Johnston C.S.A. in the center. Extensive records accompany this watch from numerous sources detailing “Maj”. James Turner’s training in law, his entrance into practice, subsequent service in the Confederate States Army and other activities both personal and professional. Turner was also on the Board of the Southern Pacific and Texas and Pacific Railroads accumulating a handsome fortune and, after receiving his A.B. degree, became the Superintendent of Public Schools in Texas. During the Civil War Turner served under General Walter P. Lane as a Lieutenant in the First Texas Partisan Rangers. General Lane organized the troop of Texas Rangers that Turner served in. His service is Lane’s Texas Rangers is commemorated on this historic pocket watch. Accompanied by a copy of a CDV of Turner. CONDITION: Very good. Watch is bright and not in working order but repairable.. Period engraving is strong and clear. Chain and fob are nice and in good order. 4-49108 CW15 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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