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September 1, 2026: Summer Americana - Day One

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  2026-09-01 09:00:00 2026-09-01 09:00:00 America/New_York Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates : September 1, 2026: Summer Americana - Day One https://live.jeffreysevans.com/auctions/jeffrey-evans/september-1-2026-summer-americana---day-one-23017
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Lot 101

VINTAGE HAMILTON 14K YELLOW GOLD FILLED-CASED UNISEX WRIST WATCHES, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $150 - $250
Starting Bid
$70

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

VINTAGE HAMILTON 14K YELLOW GOLD FILLED-CASED UNISEX WRIST WATCHES, LOT OF TWO, comprising a Hamilton Curvex, 19-jewels, black dial with gold Arabic numerals with sub-dial at 6 position, housed in 14K yellow gold-filled curved rectangular case with black leather strap, and Hamilton Boulton, 19-jewels, champagne-colored dial with gold Arabic numerals with sub-dial at 6 position, housed in a 14K yellow gold-filled small curved rectangular case with brown leather strap. Dials on both marked "HAMILTON/SWISS". Curvex inside back cover marked "HAMILTON W CO/LANCASTER PA/14K GOLD FILLED/679913", back case engraved "GERALD W. PROBST/MORRIS, MINN". Boulton inside back case cover marked "BOULTON/HAMILTON W CO/ LANCASTER PA/14K GOLD FILLED/S3462145/S&W". 20th century. 9 1/2" L; watch cases Curvex 21.7 x 33.7 mm and Boulton 22.9 x 27.7 mm.
Catalogue Note: Dr. Gerald W. Probst was born in Morris, MN, in 1922. He graduated with a Ph.D. in Biochemistry in 1950 and worked at Eli Lilly and Co., eventually becoming Head of Agricultural Biochemistry with Elanco Products Division of Eli Lily and then Director of Regulatory Affairs, retiring in 1985. Dr. Probst co-authored 33 scientific publications, was awarded 5 US patents, and was a member of the American Chemical Society for over 50 years. Dr. Probst was a Navy veteran of WWII, serving as Lieutenant JG aboard the naval destroyer USS Leary (DD-879) in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Kathleen, a professional figure skater, for over 62 years. He passed away in 2008.

Condition

Very good overall condition with some minor wear and surface scratches. Boulton has some slight wear to the dial where the case sits, with minimal usage wear to the strap. Curvex has oxidation around the case edge (back and front) and around the strap clasp, with some usage wear to the strap. Both watches are not currently working, and neither is timed for accuracy (see Catalogue Guarantee). 

Provenance

From the Larry McCallister Estate, Indianapolis, IN.

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