Renowned for solid, reliable production during the American railroad era, this example demonstrates Hampden’s practical craftsmanship paired with private-label marketing for the San Francisco jeweler Anna L. Silveira. The case is crafted in nickel silver with an open face and hinged swing-out movement, 16 size. The rear cover is decorated with a bold engine engraving in gold-filled relief, emblematic of railroad use.The movement is a stem-wind, lever-set, 17-jewel adjusted example, with gilt details and damaskeened nickel plates, numbered 1442451. The balance is of bimetallic type with micrometer regulator. The dial is porcelain, featuring unusual gilt Arabic numerals within decorative circles, subsidiary seconds at 6, and ornate gilt and blued steel hands. The jeweler’s name, “Anna L. Silveira, Jewelry Palace, 76 Jackson St., San Francisco, Cal.” is printed on both dial and movement.Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. for $50 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined lot shipping available.
Condition
Currently running, untested for accuracy. Case with moderate wear; gilt locomotive engraving remains attractive. Dial clean and decorative. Overall a collectible example of Hampden’s private-label pocket watch production.