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AN AMERICAN PRESENTATION WATCH
by The American Watch Co., 1866
American Watch Co. pocket watch marked SILVERIOD on interior of lid, serialised 3067464 (1866). The interior inscribed with the presentation In grateful appreciation/of hospitality rendered to/WILMER McLEAN/General Robert E. Lee/March 3rd 1866. White enamelled face with black Roman numerals and sub-dail. Key wind mechanism.
Some scratches on inscription, watch excellent overall.
Wilmer McLean is famous for his involvement in the begining and end of the Civil War. The unusual story of Wilmer McLean began with the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassus), which took place on his farm. Many believe this was the start of the war. Four years later, Lee signed the surrender documents at Mclean's home. McLean was fond of saying that the war started on his front yard and ended in his parlour.
by The American Watch Co., 1866
American Watch Co. pocket watch marked SILVERIOD on interior of lid, serialised 3067464 (1866). The interior inscribed with the presentation In grateful appreciation/of hospitality rendered to/WILMER McLEAN/General Robert E. Lee/March 3rd 1866. White enamelled face with black Roman numerals and sub-dail. Key wind mechanism.
Some scratches on inscription, watch excellent overall.
Wilmer McLean is famous for his involvement in the begining and end of the Civil War. The unusual story of Wilmer McLean began with the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassus), which took place on his farm. Many believe this was the start of the war. Four years later, Lee signed the surrender documents at Mclean's home. McLean was fond of saying that the war started on his front yard and ended in his parlour.