E.A. Brown 18K gold English pocket watch. With an ornately engraved dial with applied hour markers, and additional engravings along the movement, which is additionally incised “No. 6666.” The inside of the case back with impressed marks indicating the case is 18K gold, hallmarked in London in 1853. With “HG” and “L” maker’s marks.

Provenance: Collection of the James J. Hill Reference Library. Certain individuals are prohibited by law to purchase items in this auction. Descendants of James J. Hill within three generations (Great Grandchildren and closer) are not allowed to purchase items. Additionally, board members of the foundation and their families (spouses, children, spouses of children, grandchildren) are also prohibited from purchasing items.

Diameter: 42 mm.
Gross weight: 35.94 dwt.