#168 • Hamilton, Grade 940 "Special" w/two-tone damascene, 21J, 18S

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

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APW - Hamilton, Grade 940 marked "Special," 21J, 18S, gold-filled OF swingout recase with locomotive engraving to rear, white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, two-tone gilt and nickel damascene, s#590321. This watch features an excellent example of this rare movement, highlighted by the superb preservation of its two-tone color. This particular serial number is listed in the Hamilton factory ledger as having been sold December 17th, 1908 to the Non-Retailing Co. of Lancaster, PA and is from a run of 50 consecutive serial numbers (590301 to 590350) that are listed in the Hamilton factory ledger as being originally sold to the Non-Retailing Co. between February and March of 1908 though a smaller number of watches within this range (the present watch not included) show as having been re-sold at later date to different firms. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, superb two-tone color, few scattered mild fine to micro-fine scratches; dial with cluster of outer chapter fractures and hls at 2; poor hands are rusted; case shows medium wear, cluster of dings to right perimeter of rear, ding to left perimeter of rear, reduced engraving detail with portions of full loss; tight bow, crown shows medium wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $500 - $800 JH-80937