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Hamilton 16S 17J adj. grade 974 pocket watch #56224, handsome nickel split plate movement with a fancy plate layout, screw-down jewel settings, and elaborate concentric circle damascene pattern and is marked with the jeweler's information "Whitcomb Bros. Lancaster, N.H.", DS porcelain enamel dial with fancy Arabic-style numbers and a subsidiary seconds register is also marked "Whitcomb Bros. Lancaster, N.H. 17 Jewels", the dial does have a large expert repair at 10 o'clock with some damage to the "10", a smaller expert repair at 4 o'clock along with a series of faint hairlines, purple steel spade & whip style hands.

Re-cased into a heavy yellow gold filled (YGF) hinge back & bezel (HB&B) case with a coin edge frame, engine turning under the large fancy blank monogram shield surrounded by floral designs and a heavy bow, case is showing normal even wear overall with some smoothing to the engine turning on the back bezel, a few small pin-head sized scratches and a few small spots of brass starting to show in the pendant and bow, additionally there is a bit of damage on the back frame by the movement where it appears someone distorted the lip (cosmetic issue only, does not affect the running, setting or closing of the case), measures approx. 52mm in diameter x 70mm in length x 15mm thick (crystal included). A high quality Hamilton from the 1890s that is showing its age but still running strong in very good condition, perfect to carry everyday!

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