25th Sep, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
  Lot 91
 

91

Wensleydale and Boer War Interest: A Silver-Cased Keywind Presentation Pocket Watch, internally...

Wensleydale and Boer War Interest: A Silver-Cased Keywind Presentation Pocket Watch, internally inscribed to, "Tr. M.J. Blades, Loch's Scouts, Boer War 1900-1, From Wensleydale", the white enamel dial bearing retailer's name, W. Horne & Sons, Leyburn, the case hallmarked for Chester 1899

Trooper Matthew James Blades (Regimental No.196) served with Loch's Horse from 15/3/00 - to the regiment's disbandment in London on 11/4/01. He is mentioned in the London Gazette despatch of Earl Roberts, dated 2nd April 1901 and published 16th April (p.2611) and the confirmation of the award of his D.C.M. is published in the London Gazette on 27th September 1901 (p.6330)

Sold for £480
Estimated at £100 - £150


 

. Watch in good condition overall, with only light wear and scratching to case commensurate with age and use. Movement running.

 


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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 25th Sep, 2019

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