Waltham Vanguard Watch Repair

Overhaul Service of a 1900 Waltham 18s, Vanguard Grade, Model 1892, 21 Jewel, Gold Pocket Watch

This beautiful vintage Waltham Vanguard Pocket Watch in a gold case with chain and custom fob pendant was overhauled and restored. The watch was once owned by Hugh Smith Thompson, 1836 – 1904, and 51st Governor of South Carolina, 1882 to 1886, among other notable distinctions. State Superintendent of Education South Carolina 1877 – 1882, Assistant Secretary of The Treasury, United States 1886 – 1889, United States Civil Service Commissioner 1889 – 1892, Comptroller, New York, Life Insurance Company 1892 – 1904.

 

Link for additional information about Mr. Thompson’s life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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