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Waltham No. 220
Serial #22886117
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| Manufacturer | Waltham |
| Grade | No. 220 |
| Serial Number | 22886117 |
| Size | 12s |
| Model | 1894 |
| Jewel Count | 15j |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Case Material | Gold |
| Case Manufacturer | Roy Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | VARIENT 1 |
| Case Serial # | 945287 |
| Case Details | MGH = Malcolm (Mal) Gray Hallett TO MAL FROM HIS ORCH. = 1920's - 1940's era Jazz/Swing band called Mal Hallett and His Orchestra Mal Hallett (born June 12, 1893 in Roxbury Mass., died November 20, 1952 in Boston Mass.) Hallett was a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music. He played in France during World War I as a member of Al Moore's orchestra, and led his own band, primarily in New England, for much of the 1930s. His ensemble featured a large number of sidemen who went on to become noted for their own achievements, including Gene Krupa, Jack Teagarden, Frankie Carle, Jack Jenney, Toots Mondello, Irene Daye, Floyd O'Brien, Spud Murphy, Boots Mussulli, Brad Gowans, Turk Murphy, Teddy Grace, John Williams, and Don Fagerquist. Hallett was an older swing bandleader, and had trouble winning over younger fans, to the detriment of his career. He also battled alcoholism for much of his life, and an arm injury incurred while drunk prevented him from playing violin late in life. He died in 1952 in Boston. |
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| Dial Style | Arabic |
| Dial Signing Name | WALTHAM U.S.A. |
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Contributed to the database by bj9312 on June 23, 2023.
This collection record was most recently edited on June 23, 2023.
This collection record was most recently edited on June 23, 2023.