Samuel HUME (1836-1909) - watchmaker

Pocket watch in decorative cabinet
watch: mechanism Samuel Hume, no. "24208", double envelope, porcelain dial; overall diameter: 5.2 cm, mechanism diameter: 4.1 cm; signature on dial: "SAML HUME / DURHAM", signature on mechanism: "S. Hume / DURHAM", rim chamfered glass; envelopes hallmarked: sterling silver [London, date letter "D" - 1879-1880, goldsmith "PW"]; on inner envelope engraved dedication: "Til / Aug Grönning / 7 Sept. 1901.", on top envelope engraved monogram "DE" in decorative border;
cabinet: wood, enamel paint, glass, brass lock; 21 x 11 x 4.5 cm.
Preserved condition: mechanism to be adjusted, outer envelope not closing, light rubbing of paint on cabinet.
Mechanism: USA, Samuel Hume, Durham (North Carolina), ca. 1879
Envelopes: England, London, goldsmith "PW", 1879-1880.
Cabinet: USA, ca. 1900.