OT026

Item

Object ID
OT026
Type
Watch
Rights Holder
CIC
Provenance
Harry Bevan
Season
1890-1891
Description
Watch, silver hunter's case, engraved, white dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. 1891.
Info
This pocket watch was presented to Swansea forward Harry Bevan to mark Swansea becoming Welsh Champions for 1890-91. Their playing record was P: 29, W: 26, D: 1, L: 2, pts for: 419, ag: 71. They were captained by W. A. "Billy" Bowen in the second of three consecutive seasons at the helm. Swansea had also been 'Premiers' or Welsh Champions the previous season. Each of the players were given a watch like this one. The inscription on the inside reads: "SWANSEA FOOTBALL CLUB PREMIER WELSH TEAM 1890-91. Harry Bevan FORWARD". The watches were made by X. Ganz, Goldsmith and jeweller of Swansea.
Keywords
watch, swansea, x ganz, 1890-1891, 1891, harry bevan, welsh premiers, welsh champions,
Item sets
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