DESCRIPTION:
Hamilton, carrying case for sixteen watches, leather exterior marked in gold foil with "The Hamilton Watch The Railroad Timekeeper of America" to its upper lid and with "Hamilton Watch" to its front, interior with the same markings repeated in gold foil, interior has a lower level for eight 16S watches and a removable upper tray that can hold eight 16S or 18S watches, the lower level slots measure approximately 55mm each in diameter, upper level slots measure approximately 54mm each in diameter, case measures approximately 10.75 inches x 6.5 inches x 2.5 inches. A scarce and very attractive piece for the Hamilton collector, these were identified in Hamilton literature as "Leather Salesman Sample Case for 16 Watches." These salesman's cases are often found with issues such as a missing inner tray and/or with substantial exterior finish loss, and finding examples such as this in excellent condition throughout is quite challenging. From the well-known Hamilton collection of Robert Bennett of Olivehurst, California.
CONDITION:
Exterior in excellent overall condition with some typical mild scratches and scuffs, few small bits of finish loss; interior in excellent condition.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$700
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