May 27, 2020 Founders & Patriots
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/27/2020
Comprising: A) Silver English Fusee Watch with accompanying note that reads: "This watch was obtained by John Jenkins of Boston in June of 1775 from a British officer then quartered upon him, and who was killed soon after on Bunker Hill. Kept as an heirloom by his son John? Jenkins, his great grandson John Pike Jenkins and now by his great great grandson John? Jenkins, It is to be handed down to the oldest son by the name of John Jenkins in each generation." Apparently, that chain broke somewhere along the line. This watch and note are illustrated and described on pages 156 and 157 of "For Liberty I Live" by Al Benting. CONDITION: Note shows some fold marks, minor tears, and smudges. Watch is not working, missing outer case and crystal, and face is chipped and cracks. Hands show some losses to tips. B) This compass/sundial is illustrated on page 42 of "For Liberty I Live" by Al Benting. CONDITION: Both folding sundial arms are replacements. Brass retains a mustard patina and compass functions well.