BOY SCOUT "BE PREPARED" INGERSOLL POCKETWATCH (VARIETY) WITH RARE BOX.
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Winning Bid:
$418.90 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #227 - Part 1
Value Code:
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Item Description
Original box bearing Official Boy Scout seal contains 1-7/8" dia. silver luster metal case w/dial featuring camping scene w/trees and tent. Ingersoll, 1930s. Box has some scattered edge/corner tip wear and is Fine/VF overall. This is more desirable variety w/die-cut brass Scout symbol reading "Be Prepared" that revolves as second wheel and features hands that are sign posts, reading "A Scout Is" and "Be Prepared." As minute hand revolves, it points to 12 attribute words printed on dial's outer edge, forming slogan, for example, "A Scout Is Trustworthy." Other variety has generic second wheel and hands. Case shows lt. trace of wear and retains much bright luster. Dial is totally clean and bright. Running and Exc. Rare w/box. This is the actual example shown in "The Official Price Guide To Pop Culture Memorabilia" by Ted Hake and comes with COA.
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