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• Auction House:
  Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers
• Sale Name:
  The Spring Auction Series
• Sale Date:
  21 Nov 2021 ~ 11am (AEDT)
• Lot #:
  661
• Lot Description:
  A silver Presentation pocket watch given to C. P. De La Motte, Chief officer, Aurora Relief Expedition, 1916
  the Longines sterling silver pocket watch with engine turned decoration, engraved to the inner case 'Presented to C.P. de la Motte, "Aurora" Relief Expedition, 1916, Chief Officer "Aurora" 5cm diameter
• Notes:
  Clarence Peterson de la Motte was presented with this watch for his part in the mission to rescue the Ross sea survivors of Shackleton's ill-fated Trans Antarctic expedition. De la Motte was awarded the Bronze Polar medal.
• Estimate:
  A$4,000 - 6,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Clocks & Watches

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