#165 • Hamilton, Burlington Special, 21J, 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 2:22 PM EST

APW - Hamilton, Burlington Special marked in logo to mvt and dial, Grade 940, 21J, 18S, gold-filled OF case with multicolor locomotive detail rear, white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, two-tone gilt and nickel damascene, s#168103. A very rare railroad marked watch, this particular serial number is listed in the Hamilton ledger as being sold November 11th, 1901 to the Eisenstadt Manufacturing Co. of St. Louis, Missouri. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, substantially reduced two-tone color and contrast, nickel portion of damascene with clouded tone, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, balance cock foot with few small mars; dial with very small curved fracture bordering upper-right of seconds-register, small edge chip at setting lever area; hands excellent aside from a punch mark to hub of minute presumably from an attempt to tighten fit; case shows ample wear, dent to right perimeter of rear, dent to band at 3, ding to band near 10, reduced engraving detail, multiple ample areas of wear to brass include majority of band and much of pendant; tight bow, brass crown shows ample wear; good glass crystal with some glue excess at its seat. Estimate: $800 - $1,200 JH-80947