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Pocket watch that once belonged to Samuel Hutton

Image of a gold-coloured pocket watch with front and back hinged covers opened up to show the engaged markings on the back. The engraving shows that this particular pocket watch was presented to Samuel Hutton, member of the Paris Crew for rowing in 1867. The other hinged cover was used to protect the face of the watch, which is not visible from the angle shown.

Source: New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame PHF2017.5-37

The members of “The Paris Crew” were given pocket watches for their victories at the Paris Regatta. The watch is now in a private collection.

Hutton drowned in a boating accident in 1894 and the watch was a means of identification. It was sold in 1925 to J. Raymond Tippett, Mrs. Hutton’s neighbour in Saint John. The watch was passed down to Raymond’s son, Joe Tippett.