Antique Ingersoll & Bro. Pocket Watch – Emperor Haile Selassie Portrait Case

I am pleased to offer from my private collection this 

rare and historically significant Ingersoll & Bro. Swiss-made pocket watch, featuring a beautifully preserved triple calendar with moonphase complication and a striking enamel portrait of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia on the caseback.

This timepiece is presented in its original Robt. H. Ingersoll & Bro. London box, complete with printed guarantee/license slip and original winding/setting instructions. Also included is a handwritten note, adding to its provenance and collectible value.

Features:

• Maker: Robt. H. Ingersoll & Bro., London / New York / Chicago / San Francisco
• Case: Pure nickel, signed inside, numbered 194
• Dial: Roman numerals, subdials for date, day, month, and moonphase indicator
• Movement: Swiss-made mechanical, recently serviced and in perfect working order
• Diameter: Approx. 55 mm (excluding crown and bow)
• Back Cover: Striking enamel portrait of Emperor Haile Selassie in coronation attire
• Condition: Excellent overall, with minor expected wear consistent with age. Dial and complications all functioning.
• The watch comes with an APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE FOR $5000

Historical Context:

This extraordinary pocket watch celebrates Emperor Haile Selassie I (1892–1975), crowned in 1930 as the last reigning Emperor of Ethiopia. He played a pivotal role in Ethiopian independence, modernized his nation, and became a defining figure in global politics during the 20th century. Revered by the Rastafarian movement as a messianic figure, Haile Selassie remains an enduring icon of resistance, sovereignty, and African unity.

The combination of Ingersoll craftsmanship, a full calendar complication, and the imperial portrait makes this piece an extremely rare collectible. Watches of this type were often presented as commemorative or diplomatic gifts, adding further intrigue to its origin.

What’s Included:

• The pocket watch (perfect working order)
• Original Ingersoll presentation box
• Printed license/guarantee slip
• Winding and setting instruction card
• Handwritten historical note

This is not just a timepiece but a true museum-worthy artifact, blending horological excellence with Ethiopian imperial history.

Shipping: Carefully packed, fully insured worldwide shipping.

Don’t miss the chance to own this rare Ingersoll masterpiece connected to one of history’s most legendary emperors.

Every potencial defect which is shown in the photos,but not mention in the description,will be considered for described.All the photos shoot by professional Nikon 105 Macro lens under 40x diopter magnification,so you can explore even the smallest detail like under microscope!

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