Victorian pocket watch by Hampden Watch Co 1882

Victorian pocket watch by Hampden Watch Co 1882

Code: 4.83

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This is an 18 size 15 Jewel pocket watch by Hampden Watch Co 1882

Movement – the nickel full plate movement has a lever escapement with an unusual patent regulator. The movement is signed “Hampden Watch Co, Springfield, Mass, Pat. Pinion, 15” # 237162 and is in 95% mint condition

Case – the movement comes in a white metal ore silver coloured case by Fahys.

The case has a screw off back and bezel. The case has a smooth plain finish with milled sides and is in 90% mint condition – some wear on the winder. The case is an open face case and the movement is a hunter; hence why the winder is positioned at 3 instead of 12.

Dial – the white enamel dial has a full set of blue steel hands. The dial is signed “Hampden Watch Co”. The dial is in 99% mint condition

The watch is stem wound / lever set

The watch has a mineral glass

The watch measures 55mm wide x 19mm deep.