HAMMER JEWELER & WATCHMAKER

Dick Hammer runs a jewelry and watch shop out of this one-story brick building.  He lives in the back (sleeping on a cot in his workshop). Hammer keeps a single action 6-shot revolver under the counter.

He keeps some rings and necklaces on hand, three dozen loose stones, small amounts of gold and silver and two dozen or so finished watches. Most of his watches are produced by commission . Hammer's watches sell for $2-$5 on average. However, he has silver watches for $7 and 14-karat gold ones for $12-$15. Plain gold bands sell for $2. Diamond rings ell for $100 to $250 (depending on the size of the diamond). Other item offered include: cameos ($1 ), lockets ($1.50), watch fobs ($1 to $4), woman's jeweled combs ($20) or tortoise shell combs ($2), silvered necklace ($10).

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