Pocket Watch Database

S.H.H. Penton

New York

S.H.H. Penton Image

Initial Marking: SHHP

Location: New York

Years of Operation: 1858-1894

Samuel H.H. Penton. The Jewelers' Circular reported that John R. howard succeeded S.H.H. Penton in 1894.

Specialty: Gold and Silver Watch Cases

Crossman reports the history of "Jos. H. H. Penton" in his summaries of American watch case makers. However, no records of this individual have been found outside of Crossman's account. However, Samuel H.H. Penton was an active casemaker in New York City during this era. Various records, known addresses, and an obituary for Samuel H.H. Penton published in 1900 correlates with Crossman's account of "Jos. H.H. Penton." Nieling's "Hisotry of the American Watch Case" carries this information as well, presumably sourced from Crossman.

Based on this evidence, it appears that Crossman incorrectly published Samuel's name as "Jos."

Samuel's obituary in the April 25, 1900 issue of The Jewelers' Circular-Weekly indicates he apprenticed under Bowman & Ebbitts and started his own company in 1858. He continued until he retired in 1894, selling the business to John R. Howard.

Advertisements indecate a "S.H.H. Penton" at 65 Nassau St. in 1870, the same address attributed by Crossman's summary.

Case Grades

Note: This chart is not intended to be a comprehensive list of grades. Some grades changed traits over time and other grades may not be listed. This chart will be improved as additional information is studied.

Image Name Case Material Gold Content Gurantee Source Catalogs Trademarked
Watch Case Marking for S.H.H. Penton Coin Silver: Eagle in Rectangle S.H.H.P. Coin Embossed Coin Silver Coin Silver
Gold Gold

Company Case Trademarks & Hallmarks