#127 • Ball Hamilton, 17J, 18S, loaner case, w/matching hangtag

Part of 260827 - "Not Enough Time" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - August 20 - August 27 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $800.00

Status: Sold

APW - Ball Hamilton, 17J, 18S, nickel OF Ball Model recase with loaner markings to rear of "G.W. Berisford, 169, Piedmont, W.Va.," white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, bull's-eye pattern nickel damascene, s#534025. Comes as pictured with an attached tag marked "If Found Return to G.W. Berisford, Hampshire, Piedmont, W.Va.." A very attractive piece for the collector of loaner watches, made more special by the presence of its matching tag. George William Berisford was a watch inspector for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, few small surface nicks and spots; dial with scattered hls, small edge chip at setting lever area; fine hour hand and minute hand of mismatched colored with some areas of finish loss, hour is blue, minute is plum colored, excellent plum colored seconds-hand; case shows medium wear, some scattered scratches and small nicks, reduced engraving detail; bow pivots freely, crown shows ample wear; glass crystal with many scattered scratches and nicks. Estimate: $300 - $600 JH-80213