Lot 283

Jules Jürgensen

A historical interesting heavy minute repeating hunting case pocket watch - with original box and original certificate

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The exceptional, masterfully executed engraving on the back cover gives a hint: This perfectly preserved, heavy Jules Juergensen hunting case pocket watch was once owned by a railroad personality. In fact, it was a gift from the citizens of Atchison in Kansas, USA, to Balie P. Waggener, general counsel of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Waggener, born in 1847, came from an old American family that had already played a role in the War of Independence. After studying law, he developed into one of the most successful railroad lawyers and became general counsel of the Missouri Pacific Railway for Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado. Between 1904 and 1916, he held the Senate seat for the Democrats; in addition, he was a member of numerous organizations and associations. The 1884 Victorian-style Waggener family home is listed on the United States Register of Historic Places.