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Lot Number: 629
Description: Unique 1921 World Series presentational pocketwatch. For a number of reasons, early championship jewelry is exceedingly rare. The custom of awarding a ring to participating championship team members did not begin until instituted by the Giants following their second consecutive World Series victory in 1922. In the years prior there were a variety of pins, pendants, and other such trinkets awarded on occasion and though they infrequently find their way into the marketplace, a good number have been lost to time. In 1921, Giants team members were presented with a diminutive lapel pin/pendant; the Yankees did not receive anything. To the best of our knowledge the offered pocket watch represents the only substantive presentational piece with relation to the 1921 World Series to have surfaced. The watch was given to George Perry, a long time executive with the Yankees and a close friend and confidant of team owner Jacob Ruppert. It is unknown exactly what prompted the gift but it can be presumed that he was instrumental in coordinating events surrounding the games on behalf of both teams who were then sharing the Polo Grounds. The Friday, November 18, 1921 issue of Variety Magazine has a small blurb which mentions -a unique present+ given specifically to Perry with the watch described and notes that, -it is the only in existence.+ Interior movement, marked "Concord W. Co. 17 Jewels", is housed in "18K White Gold" marked Solidarity brand case. Affixed to the enclosure is a blue enameled interlocking -NY+ logo which has "Giants" and "Yankees" team name lettered on opposite sides. Impressed titling around the edge reads in full, "From Giants and Yankees To George Perry In Appreciation - World Series, New York - 1921." Condition remains strong with light toning to front face (one arm, upper, has been replaced) a touch of incidental wear visible when displayed. Several small nicks which are generally hidden from view are the result of force applied to open the backing. These are mentioned for accuracy and have little to no effect on visual appeal. In working order when wound: Displays EX/MT-NMEstimated Price Range: ($20,000-$30,000)
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