{"product_id":"civil-war-mj-tobias-silver-pocket-watch-picturing-major-general","title":"Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General","description":"\u003cp\u003eMJ Tobias silver key-wind pocket watch with a porcelain dial featuring a picture of Major General Franz Sigel in excellent condition, mid 1800s. 13-jewel fully serviced movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate where we obtained the watch said the this was carried by one of his loyal entourage through the Civil War. Franz Sigel started as a colonel in the Union army and ended up as a major general. He was born on November 18th, 1824 and died on September 21st, 1902.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch itself has small, normal dings and wear expected on a watch this old. The person who carried the watch was Samuel Wetmore. The small dings in the case were reported by the family to have happened during wear during the Civil War. Samuel Wetmore passed the watch to his brother Seth A Wetmore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: We prioritize security and simplicity in your transactions, therefore we exclusively only accept wire transfers for all watch purchases. To facilitate your purchase, please contact us directly for complete wire transfer information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e111.8 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 56.04mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth with crown: 67.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase thickness: 16.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial: Porcelain hand painted likeness of Franz Sigel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside front cover 841\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einside back cover: 8481 268650 FB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside case: On inner case MJ Tobias Liverpool Patent Lever full Tervelles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside inner cover: 8481\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: 13 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a one year warranty for timing and accuracy. Vintage watches may not be as accurate as a new quartz watch. Even new watch warranties do not cover watch cases, bands or misuse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Suchy Jewelers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757970882881,"sku":"394-2-1122","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/4089\/8113\/files\/023_252520copy__15741.1438783430.1280.1280.jpg?v=1784315748","url":"https:\/\/petersuchyjewelers.com\/products\/civil-war-mj-tobias-silver-pocket-watch-picturing-major-general","provider":"Peter Suchy Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}