A HAMILTON 14K YELLOW GOLD POCKET WATCH, LANCASTER PA, 23 JEWELS, ADJUSTED, 16863, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, with white enamel dial enclosing black Arabic hour numerals and "HAMILTON," over blued steel quatrefoil hands above a small seconds dial with matching hand, verso hinged and engraved back with armorial profile spread winged goose on rod over a shield centering a cross above a banner engraved "NON SIBI," opening and stamped on reverse "14k / 16863," opposite a works cover with border reverse etched banner "Hamilton Watch Co /? Lancaster Pa," and opening to the watch jeweled and cut steelworks with engraved and gilt "HAMILTON / LANCASTER, PA. / 1384686 / ADJUSTED / 5 / POSITIONS / 23 / JEWELS," opposite "SAFETY / PINING / 920," set within a conforming border rim stamped "63" opposite "68." Diameter: 1 3/4"

The dial appears to be in good condition, the hinged back has some wear along edge from opening and center area has normal wear from use, verso is highly polished, the facing works cover has some faint wear and when removed reveal clean works. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any clockworks nor timepiece mechanism.? ? Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."