Described by:Robin CNX 1293 5722
Title:Lot of 3 Gold Filled Men’s Pocket Watches Elgin Waltham Hampden
Description:Lot of 3 gold filled men’s pocket watches. These impressive watches are from Elgin, Waltham, and Hampden Watch Companies. They are decorated on the exterior cases with castle, shield, and tree designs. The Elgin is 16s, ca. 1902; the Waltham is 18s, ca. 1898; the Hampden is 18s, ca. 1882.Provenance:This is part of the Iconic Buckeye Collection, a multi-generational assemblage of pocket watches.
Here are the Specifications:
Manufacturer:Castle: Elgin Nat’l. Watch Co.Shield: American Waltham Watch Co.Tree: Hampden Watch Co.
Diameter of case:Castle: 55mmShield: 54mmTree: 54mm
Thickness of case:18mm for all
All words on movement:Castle: Elgin Nat’l. Watch Co. U.S.A. 9807287 safety pinionShield: American Waltham Watch Co. 8724169 safety pinion 15 jewelsTree: Hampden Watch Co. Springfield Mass. 478403 patent pinion
Movement: Manual
Movement running:Yes
Style or Shape: Round
Open Face or Hunter:Double hunter
Case condition: Minor surface marks consistent with use. The tree watch has been nonprofessionally inscribed with JM 1904.
Dial condition: Castle: hairline crackShield: marking at the edge near VI (6 o’clock)Tree: tiny mark at the edge near VI (6 o’clock)
Dial Color: White
All words on DialCastle: ElginShield: WalthamTree: Hampden Watch Co
Hands: Spade
Numerals: Castle: ArabicShield: RomanTree: Roman
Crystal: Castle: very goodShield: marking at the edge near VI (6 o’clock)Tree: tiny mark at the edge near VI (6 o’clock)
Weight:379.5g
Estimated size of packaging:10x8x6
