Benrus. A 14K white gold wristwatch with presentation inscription
Benrus. A 14K white gold wristwatch with presentation inscription

SIGNED BENRUS, CIRCA 1956

Details
Benrus. A 14K white gold wristwatch with presentation inscription
Signed Benrus, circa 1956
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the silvered dial with Arabic and applied dagger numerals, silvered dauphine hands, subsidiary seconds, the circular case with downturned lugs, snap on back, engraved presentation inscription to the reverse, case, dial and movement signed
32 mm. diam.
Further details
This watch was presented to John Roosevelt by Senator Jacob Javits for his work on the Javits campaign. The engraved inscription reads, For Devoted Service Nov. 6 1956 Marion Ben and Jack Javits.

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