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A PRESENTATION POCKET WATCH TO C.P DE LA MOTTE ' 1916 CHIEF OFFICER AURORA' RELIEF EXPEDITION 1916
The Longines pocketwatch in sterling silver, with engine turned outer case, the inner case with presentation engraving to "Clarence Peterson de la Motte for his part in the mission to rescue the Ross sea survivors of Shackleton's ill-fated Trans Antarctic expedition". De la Motte was also awarded the Bronze Polar medal.
Sold for $5,500
Lot 123
The Longines pocketwatch in sterling silver, with engine turned outer case, the inner case with presentation engraving to "Clarence Peterson de la Motte for his part in the mission to rescue the Ross sea survivors of Shackleton's ill-fated Trans Antarctic expedition". De la Motte was also awarded the Bronze Polar medal.
Estimate $1,600 - $2,800
Jewels
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8088
6:00pm - 14 September 2015
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Viewing in Sydney (39 Queen St, Woollahra)
5-6 September 10am-4pm
Viewing in Melbourne (333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra)
9 September 9am-8pm
10-11September 10am-4pm
12-13 September 10am-5pm
CONTACT
Robert Haigh
robert.haigh@leonardjoel.com.au
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