Antique Hampden Pocket Watch CA1904 | 17 Jewel, 16 Size
ITEM-2671-AI
Product Details
Offered here is a handsome Hampden
Pocket Watch dating to 1904,
representing an increasingly uncommon American timepiece from the early
twentieth century. Featuring a desirable 17
jewel movement, lever setting, and an attractive bridge-style movement layout,
this watch is an excellent addition for collectors seeking quality American
horology beyond the more commonly encountered manufacturers.
Details:
MAKE
Manufacturer: Hampton
Country: USA
Type: Man’s
Serial #: 2023326
Circa Date: 1904
CASE
Size: 16 Size.
Style: Open Face.
Material: Silveroid.
Decorations: Plain.
Conditions: C 3 (The
case is in Very Good condition)
DIAL
Color: White.
Type: Single sunk porcelain dial.
Numerals: Roman Numerals.
Hands: Spade Hands.
Conditions: D 3-43 (The dial is in Very Good condition)
MOVEMENT
Jewels: 17 Jewels.
Setting: Lever Set.
Escapement: Lever Escapement.
Material: Nickel.
Layout: Bridge Style Layout.
Signed: Yes.
Conditions: M 3 (The movement is in Very Good
condition)
Condition
This Hampden pocket watch remains in very good antique condition.
- Silveroid
case shows honest vintage wear while maintaining an attractive appearance.
- Original
porcelain dial remains in very good condition with Roman numerals and
blued spade hands.
- The signed
17 jewel bridge-style movement is clean and well preserved.
- Lever-setting
mechanism operates as designed.
- Please
examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the
description and accurately represent the watch's condition.
Whether you're building a collection of American pocket watches, searching
for an unusual maker, or simply appreciate the beauty of early
twentieth-century mechanical watches, this Hampden offers excellent
originality, dependable quality, and strong collector appeal.
Why Collect Hampden Pocket Watches?
Although Hampden pocket watches are encountered far less frequently than
examples from Elgin, Waltham, or Illinois, they represent an interesting
chapter in American watchmaking. Their quality movements, attractive
bridge-style layouts, and relatively limited production make them appealing to
collectors looking for something less commonly found.
This example combines several desirable collector features, including a 17 jewel movement, lever setting, bridge-style construction, and a classic single-sunk porcelain Roman numeral dial, making it an excellent representative of early twentieth-century American horology.
