Fine Jewelry
Sat, Aug 14, 2021 01:00PM EDT
Lot 61
Sam Hammond High Grade 18k Hunting Pocket Watch
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
An 18k hunting pocket watch by Sam Hammond & Co New York. This is a high grade pocket watch movement with a gilt 3/4 plate, free sprung movement, fully jeweled with a diamond end stone and a side keyless lever. The dial is white enamel with roman numerals, moon baton hands for the minutes and hours, and a seconds register at 6 o'clock. It comes in an 18k smooth polish yellow gold hunting case with a small "S" monogram on the front. The case is hallmarked with the year 1916. The watch winds and ticks.
Samuel Hammond started as a partner with Samuel Ward Benedict in 1841 and continued on his own after Benedict retired in 1860. The business was located in New York and focused on importing fine European watches created by the top watchmakers of the time. Hammond negotiated an additional fee to have the European watchmakers put his name on the watches he imported. Hammond's watches were especially sought after by the captains of naval vessels who needed reliable and accurate time pieces.
Movement: #1673, Sam Hammond & Co. New York, gilt 3/4 plate, side lever, fully jeweled with diamond end stone.
Case Type: Hunting case.
Metal: 18k yellow gold.
Weight: 90.7 dwt.
Measurements: 52.5mm not including the crown.
Case Markings: Hallmarked with a Crown, 18, r, and a shield emblem (details worn) #1673.
The watch winds and ticks but has not been checked for time accuracy. Cosmetically it is in very good condition with some minor scratching to the case, crystal is clean and clear with no scratches, dial is in very good condition.
Samuel Hammond started as a partner with Samuel Ward Benedict in 1841 and continued on his own after Benedict retired in 1860. The business was located in New York and focused on importing fine European watches created by the top watchmakers of the time. Hammond negotiated an additional fee to have the European watchmakers put his name on the watches he imported. Hammond's watches were especially sought after by the captains of naval vessels who needed reliable and accurate time pieces.
Movement: #1673, Sam Hammond & Co. New York, gilt 3/4 plate, side lever, fully jeweled with diamond end stone.
Case Type: Hunting case.
Metal: 18k yellow gold.
Weight: 90.7 dwt.
Measurements: 52.5mm not including the crown.
Case Markings: Hallmarked with a Crown, 18, r, and a shield emblem (details worn) #1673.
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