Vintage Gold Pocket Watch Rare Hampden “C.T. Jenkins B&A RR Special”

Elegant vintage pocket watch in gold. Features intricate engravings. Scarce and highly collectible Hampden Watch Co. “C.T. Jenkins B & A RR Special” pocket watch, produced around 1897. This is a private-label railroad grade watch, marked for the Boston & Albany Railroad (B&A RR), one of the historic eastern U.S. railroads. Watch Details: Manufacturer: Hampden Watch Co., Canton, Ohio Model / Grade: John C. Dueber Special – Private Label “C.T. Jenkins B&A RR Special” Movement Size: 18 Size Jewels: 17 Jewels Setting: Lever-set (railroad requirement) Movement: Nickel, full-plate, adjusted for positions & temperature Dial: White enamel with black Arabic numerals (classic railroad style) Case: [Describe here once you confirm — e.g., “nickel silver case with screw bezel”] Era: Circa 1897 Condition: The watch winds, ticks, and runs. the condition of the actual watch it needs a cleaning and has a few small debts also the minute hand is bent a little bit all of these things can be replaced or repaired. It has not been tested for timekeeping or accuracy and may require a service/cleaning for optimal performance. Please review all photos for exact condition of dial, movement, and case. Rarity: Very few examples of this private-label Hampden grade are known. The “C.T. Jenkins B&A RR Special” marking ties this piece directly to the Boston & Albany Railroad, making it a true piece of American railroad and horological history.