And he was assigned to fix the president's beloved gold pocket watch reportedly the first watch the humble Lincoln had ever owned.

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Of particular importance among the enamel and pocket watches being offered is a rare gold and enamel openface duplex pocket watch, circa 1815, by renowned London watchmaker William Ilbery (left).

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On the back of the watch, large rubies set in sunk gold chatons pop against Geneva waves that evoke the styling of an antique pocket watch.

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The set includes a wristwatch, a pocket watch and a wood and leather presentation case and tools, including an 18-karat-gold magnifying glass.

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