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I would like to share this beautiful, mint Hampden 18s. pocket watch in a 14k solid gold multi-color case with the viewer's. There is a large diamond in the center of a star on the back cover. It is c.1895. Enjoy and thanks for looking.
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Very nice!
Would love to see the rest of it.I would love to see the face.
do you mean Hampton not Hampden
Now I am confused but it is a "Hampden" founded in 1877 in Springfield, Mass.
Hello Jim is it signed Hampden?
Wow! Love that case! Here's info on Hampden Watch Co... Also, could we see the movement and dial?? Thanks! http://mb.nawcc.org/showwiki.php?title=Hampden_Watch_Co