I purchased a shoebox of old jewelry recently at an estate sale. This watch was one of the items in the box.
This is a Longines wind-up watch. It is silver in color with a silver stretch band. The watch has a 1/2 inch round dial with roman numerals for the numbers. The band is just over 1/8th of an inch wide.
The very interesting thing about this watch is that it is engraved on the back.
Engraving on back says:
Presented by
Mich Millers Mutual Ins Co.
Laura M. Boomershine (OR Bonnicashim)
For loyal service since May 1, 1940
I did research on the Millers Mutual Insurance Company and found the following info:
Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company. Founded in 1881. The company built its first office in 1890 at 120 West Ottawa Street, Lansing Mich.
Historical Marker - L1567C
Marker location:
2425 E. Grand Riverast
Lansing, MI
Again, this is a wind up watch. I tested it and kept an eye on it for several days and it kept perfect time. Unfortunately, I don’t know the original date for the watch but if I had to guess, I’d say 1950s or earlier.
I would love to get this back to the family of Laura M. Boomershine (or Bonnicashim).
Buyer to pay USPS First Class Package Mail charges of $7.95. Shipping is from Arizona. The package will be fully insured and will require a signature at the time of delivery.
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