Silver/gold Train watch cover/back

[Mainedigger]

Found this in a private yard at an 1800's house. It looks to be a watch cover or back. It is silver plate and what appears to be a gold train. Anyone know who made this and for what and the age of it?
Thanks.

 

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[doublet2a]

I have found alot of Watches, and backs, and even solid silver ones
Of course most of them toast
That is the nicest watch-back I have ever seen
Good deal
I like it


HH TIM

 

[Dman]

Nice watch back

 

[Mainedigger]

A good friend of mine, his grandfather worked for the railroad so I asked him what he thought it was...he says its a Hamilton Railroad issue back cover...he then asked where I found it and I told him....well come to find out the yard is at a house that, unknown to me, once belonged to his grandfather..so not only did I find out what it was, but whom it belonged to and I gave it to my friend and it will be passed down to my friends daughter, whom is the great granddaughter of the owner of the watch....LOVE happy endings....