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Individual objects described by auction houses, specialist dealers and collection catalogues. Attribution, dates and specifications remain source-reported unless independently established; rights clearance is pending.
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Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Hampden Special Railway 16-size pocket watch
This open face pocket watch was produced by the Hampden Watch Company and is dated by the dealer to circa 1915. According to the seller, it houses a 16-size nickel bridge movement decorated with damascening and fitted with 23 jewels, raised gold settings, a micrometer regulator, and a lever escapement. The movement is reported to be stem-wound, lever-set, and adjusted to five positions. The open face white gold-plated case measures 48 mm in diameter with carved edges and engine turning. The visible double-sunk white enamel dial features bold Arabic hour numerals, red outer five-minute markings, blued steel spade hands, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · 4.166 (AB-186620)
Pocket watch · Open-face watch
Hampden Watch Co. Grade No. 65 18s Lever Set Pocket Watch
This open-face pocket watch by the Hampden Watch Co. features a size 18s manual-wind movement, grade No. 65, equipped with 11 jewels and a safety pinion. Sourced to 1904 based on movement serial number 1937672, the lever-set timepiece is housed in a 55.3 mm nickel case signed by the Illinois Watch Case Co. Elgin U.S.A. The white dial displays Arabic numerals, a recessed subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock, blued spade-style hands, and a script signature reading Hampden Watch Co.
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secondhandhorology.com · WA-0689
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
Hampden 1885 18s Hunter Case Pocket Watch
This 1885 Hampden 18-size pocket watch features an 11-jewel manual-wind mechanical movement housed in a yellow gold-filled hunter case marked Newport 959724. The white analog dial displays Roman numerals, an outer railroad-style minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock. According to the seller, the movement is lever-set with the crown located at 3 o'clock, protected by an acrylic crystal. The movement is reported by the seller to bear the inscription 'Hampden Watch Co. - Sprinfield, Mass. - 351432'.
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secondhandhorology.com · WA-5660
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
Hampden Hunter Case Pocket Watch
This antique hunter case pocket watch is catalogued by Davis Brothers Auction as manufactured in 1897 in Canton, Ohio. The timepiece features a yellow-toned metal hunter case with a bottom-hinged front cover, a fluted winding crown, and a suspension bow at the 12 o'clock position. Its white dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds register positioned at 3 o'clock. The dial is signed 'Hampden' in black script along the inner ring opposite the seconds dial. The auction house reports the watch to be in working condition.
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www.liveauctioneers.com · 1146
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Hampden Railway 16-size 19-jewel pocket watch
This is an open-face railroad grade pocket watch attributed to the Hampden Watch Company, dating to circa 1915. According to the seller, it features a size 16 nickel bridge movement decorated with damascening, a lever escapement, micrometer regulator, and raised gold jewel settings with 19 jewels adjusted to five positions. The watch is stem-wound and lever-set, measuring 50 mm in width and 13 mm in depth. It is housed in a stainless steel open-face case featuring carved edges, light spun engine turning, a screw-off back, and a screw bezel. The white enamel Montgomery dial is double-sunk with blued steel hands, continuous outer minute markings from 1 to 60, and a subsidiary seconds dial integrating the numeral 6.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · 4.273 (AB-202761)
Movement · Pocket watch movement
Hampden Watch Co. Special Railway 23-Jewel Movement
This object is a 23-jewel watch movement produced by the Hampden Watch Co. in Canton, Ohio. The movement is marked "Special Railway" and includes the manufacturer's name. It is accompanied by a white porcelain dial featuring bold black Arabic numerals for the hours and a small seconds subdial positioned above the six o'clock marker. The movement plates exhibit decorative patterned finishes and engravings identifying the manufacturer and city of origin. The assembly is described as running by the auction house, although the condition of the porcelain dial is noted to have minor cracks. The serial number 1055159 is engraved on the movement bridge. The auction house does not verify the operational status of the movement despite the initial report.
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www.invaluable.com · 2011
Pocket watch · Hunter-case watch
Hampden Grade 206 Model 3 Hunting Cased Pocket Watch
This hunting cased pocket watch was produced by the Hampden Watch Company around 1904. The watch features a 42 mm gold-filled case decorated with intricate engravings and fitted with a French stirrup bow. The dial displays a multi-color design with pale lilac and gold-colored patterns over a milky-white base, accented by white sunburst motifs. It includes black Arabic numerals and decorative hands, accompanied by a subsidiary seconds register. The movement is a 3/4 plate, Grade 206, Model 3 configuration, featuring 11 jewels and a lever-set mechanism. The movement finish is two-tone with gold jewel settings, and it is signed by the manufacturer with the location of Canton, Ohio, indicated on the bridge. The piece is reported by the auction source to have been serviced and currently functions accurately, presenting in a condition described as excellent and near-new.
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