Lot 1022

Hamilton Pocket Watch in Gold Plate

Sold
Estimate:
$1,500 - $2,000
Sold For:
$1,063
Brand:
Hamilton
Category:
Watch
Sold for $1,063

CIRCA: 1920s
SERIAL NUMBER: 1334809
CASE MATERIAL: 10K gold filled
CASE DIMENSIONS: 49 mm in diameter
DIAL: White porcelain stepped dial with printed fancy Arabic numerals, minute track in red
MOVEMENT: Manual wind
CALIBER: 956
The Hamilton Watch Co. was founded in Lancaster, PA in 1892. The company focused on making beautifully finished movements and Hamilton was considered to be the crown jewel of the US watchmaking industry. The present example, from the 1920s, has the type of movement finishing associated with the top Swiss watches. The watch comes on a lovely period chain.

From: 1060 Fine Jewels and Watches