#171 • Hamilton, Grade 940 w/scarce two-tone damascene, 21J, 18S

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

Starting at $10.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 19, 2026 2:25 PM EST

APW - Hamilton, Grade 940 with scarce two-tone damascene, 21J, 18S, nickel OF display recase, case as-made with no bow but has had a crude piece of wire strung around its pendant to serve as a bow, Montgomery white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, two-tone gilt and nickel damascene, s#436226. This example is listed in the Hamilton factory ledger as having been sold August 10th, 1904 to the Non-Retailing Co. of Lancaster, PA. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, slightly stiff to wind and set, hands will not set backwards, overhaul recommended, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, good two-tone color, some whitish toning of nickel portions, very few scattered short micro-fine scratches, some scattered tiny dark specks of debris to plates near jewel settings, some small to tiny spots of oxide to regulator and case screw; dial with cluster of hls at 2:30, few scattered micro-fine scratches, partial ring of very light hand rub within seconds-register, edge chipping at setting lever partially under bezel; excellent hands with few small spots of finish loss; case shows very light wear, few scattered small to tiny nicks and very few short scratches, light cloudy tarnish throughout; replacement wrapped wire bow, crown shows very little wear; thick glass crystals, front with scattered small to tiny edge flakes between 10 and 1, rear with short scratch at 1. Estimate: $350 - $550 JH-80869