#143 • Ball Hamilton, Railroad Watch Co, 16J, 18S, rare

Part of 261119 - "Great Times Ahead" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - November 12 - November 19 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

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Bidding closes Nov 19, 2026 2:11 PM EST

APW - Ball Hamilton, "Railroad Watch Co, Cleveland O." marked mvt, Grade 999F, 16J, 18S, gold-filled OF Ball Model recase, "The Webb C. Ball Co. Cleveland O." marked white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#90110. A rare early Ball Hamilton variant, total production of this 16 jewel version of the "Railroad Watch Co." appears to be somewhat less than 300 made with known examples falling either between serial numbers 20801 and 21000 or among a portion of the watches found between serial numbers 90101 and 90200. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, regulator assembly with some oxide; dial with patched edge chip at 7:30 with surrounding fractures between 7 and 8, patched edge chip at setting lever area, scratches around center; fine hands with some areas of oxide and finish loss, hour and minute hands are blue, seconds-hand is plum colored; case shows ample wear, scattered dings, no engine turning detail remains and only very faint trace of central rear engraving detail is evident, ample wear to brass to band, bow, bezel, and rear perimeter; replacement bow pivots freely, replacement crown shows little wear; glass crystal with some internal edge chips, glue excess at its seat. Estimate: $500 - $700 JH-81752