Shackleton and Buffalo Bill show how name association will boost watch value

A simple Edwardian open face silver pocket watch used on the Trans-Antarctic Expedition sold for £2600 at Kinghams (26% buyer’s premium) in Moreton-in-Marsh.

The watch, with London hallmarks for 1909 is engraved to the case back: This Watch went to Antarct…

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