Dec 19, 2017 the dueber special grade of case was a gold. Dueberhampden molly stark gold filled pocket watch. Featuring a pocket watch with a silvertone metal case and a white face. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board.
Item details a charming antique dueber hampden white gold filled pocket watch with a silvery face with hammered gold texture to the center and a band of matte silver with black arabic numerals. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value. You have a dueber hampden hunter case gold pocket watch. Cunard line officials were able to trace the mans identity by contacting dueber hampden in canton, who were able to tell them who purchased the watch. The item hampden dueber pocket watch gr 109 16s 15j iwc supreme gold filled case ticking is in sale since tuesday, june 18, 2019. Hampden marked 14k dueber special molly stark ladies. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to. Alan garratt, who has completed his many years of compiling information about the dueberhampden watch works and what happened after the factory closed in canton, ohio and moved operations to the soviet union.
Dueber watch company production dates by serial number. Illinois pocket watch with dueber case movement sn 4608783. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches. In 1886, it merged with the dueber watch case company and became the dueberhampden watch company. To add to the good information posted by marty w and neuron, the movement the works was made by the hampden watch co. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The watch features a 14k gold filled case marked dueber special and is inscribed mamie garrison 1903. A 16size, 23jewel model 5 special railway grade was introduced around 1920. Dueber watch case company purchased hampden watch company and moved its facilities to canton, oh in 1888.
From that point it was known as the dueber or dueber hampden watch company, and it soon became one of the most popular watch producers in the country. Dueberhampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. Within the face are two arrow hour and minute hands and a separate secondhand dial. I have a hampden 1902 watch in a dueber special case. Dueber hampden timepieces were known for consistent quality and reliability as well as their stunning gold cases. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number. Big gold 1890 hampden special railway 18s pocket watch rr grade roman nums nice. The watches produced in the canton factory had the names hampden watch company, the letters hwco, john c. Nov 15, 2011 i have a hampden dueber pocket watch that was my grandfathers. The watch grade is genl stark w17 jewel lever set movement with white jewels. A short video of my prized 1906 hampdendueber model gen. By the spring of 1888, the building was completed and the watch factory at springfield and the case factory at newport were moved to canton and merged into one. Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers and dates. The watch has a 7 jewel movement that is marked molly stark canton, o. Alan garratt, who has completed his many years of compiling information about the dueber hampden watch works and what happened after the factory closed in canton, ohio and moved operations to the soviet union. In 1886, dueber, who had been making cases for the hampden watch company, purchased a controlling interest in the company.
Employees, dueber hampden watch works, canton, ohio, sept. To all those who follow the story of dueberhampden watch works. John, on one of his business trips to springfield, became so impressed. Alternatively, you can purchase copies of various types through library of congress duplication services. Hampden full hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay. All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. Tom harris auction center the following as amended by any posted notices or oral announcements during the sale, constitutes the entire terms and conditions on which property listed in the catalogue shall be offered for sale or sold by tom harris auction center and any consignor of such property for whom thac has acted as agent.
Get the best deals on hampden full hunter antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection. Make offer dueber hampden pocket watch size 16 17j. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. Hampden molly stark pocket watch with chain for auction. The front cover has a raised shield, the back cover is engraved with a masted ship sailing past a town. My grandfather, somehow, scratched his name and date april 1900 on the inside of the back case. A dueber hampden watch co, 21 jewel pocket watch with wm mckinley movement. I have a hampden 1902 wat ch in a dueber special case small sailboat with flowers engraved on the case.
To all those who follow the story of dueber hampden watch works. The william mckinley grade was a thin, 16 size watch introduced in 1902 or 1903. The serial number indicated that the watch was purchased new that year. Today, dueber watch company is an american owned brand featuring highquality pocket watches. The case does not have 14k anywhere so is the mark dueber warranted 20 years solid 14k. Now the whole story is contained within the one place, with the option to download a pdf copy.
Dueber hampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. Dueberhampden timepieces were known for consistent quality and reliability as well as their stunning gold cases. In 1930, amtorg trading corporation purchased the dueber hampden watch company together with all of the manufacturing equipment, parts on hand, and work in progress, in order to build a factory in russia. Some images display only as thumbnails outside the library of congress because of rights considerations, but you have access to larger size images on site. Dueber hampden model 307 pocket watch may 02, 2008. One for its watches hampden watch company, canton oh and one for the cases it manufactured, deuber watch company, canton, oh. Dueberhampden watch company, dueberhampden watch works went.
Inside on the works is an engraved banner with the name molly stark. Its hard to believe a 106 year old watch could keep such good time. Heres a chance at a very special low production hampden at a great price. Get the best deals on hampden antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. If an image is displaying, you can download it yourself. Hampden pocket watch serial numbers use this table to look up the serial number of your hampden pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. This is a hampden molly stark pocket watch manufactured in 1903.
This commemorative poster print features a large scale reproduction of an original panoramic photograph of a view of the employees at the dueber hampden watch works in canton, ohio, on september 20, 19. Mozart changed the name to the hampden watch co in 1888, the company was bought by john c. I have a hampden 1902 watch in a dueber special case small sailboat with flowers engraved on the case. But he had no identification on him except a dueber hampden pocket watch serial number 3039347. John duebers dueber watch case company, of newport, kentucky, was selling cases to the hampen watch company. I have a hampden dueber pocket watch that was my grandfathers. Dueberhampden consisted of two separate companies, with separate incorporations, separate officers and occupying separate buildings for the first 34 years of their existence. Hampden pocket watch what do inside markings indicate. Illinois pocket watch with dueber case movement sn. Get the best deals on hampden full hunter antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. I have a hampden dueber pocket watch that was my grandfather. You are bidding on a hampden molly stark pocket watch from circa 1907. Beautiful yellow gf case stunning dialln movement rr gradeapproved checked and timed very well preserved hampden. They introduced the first watch movement to the market with 23 jewels.
Oct 25, 2017 dueberhampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. Dueber sold the company to walter vrettman in 1925. Within the clockworks, the pocket watch is marked metropolitan no 85283. Make offer hampden size 12 open face dueber grand pocket watch 17jmodel 3hands set. I am pleased to post a link to a publication from a friend and dedicated researcher, mr. Hampden molly stark pocket watch with chain north american. My uncle has a pocket watch which he has had for a very long time. Dueber, john duebers son, sold the business to a group of cleveland, ohio businessmen in september 1925. Watch is a center bridge plate open face movement with engineturned engraved nickel finish. I have a hampden watch co pocket watch to sell for a customer. A goldfilled, working molly stark dueberhampden railway pocket watch. He was a conductor for railroad passenger service back in the 1900 30s. Dueber hampden remained dueber family owned until albert m. Nearly 30 boxcars of machinery left canton in 1931 with 21 former dueber hampden employees who contracted for one year to teach the russians the craft of watchmaking.
Dueber founded the dueber watch case company in cincinnati, ohio to manufacture cases for fine watches. Dueber special hampden pocket watch nawcc message board. The watch case was made by hampdens sister company, the dueber watch case manufacturing co. Dueber watch case serial numbers showing of 3 messages. Dueberhampden remained dueber family owned until albert m.
Mar 01, 2012 a short video of my prized 1906 hampden dueber model gen. The company expanded in 1888 when it was acquired by john c. About this time an antitrust law was passed and the watch case manufacturers formed a boycott against duebers company. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number table. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial. The watch is in excellent condition and all parts are working and keeps correct time. Dueber hampden consisted of two separate companies, with separate incorporations, separate officers and occupying separate buildings for the first 34 years of their existence. Vrettman went bankrupt in 1927 and sold all of the companys equipment to amtorg, a russian purchasing company. Dueberhampden molly stark gold filled pocket watch ebth. The back of the metal case is marked dueber silverine 928840.
Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. I have a hampden dueber pocket watch made around 19. The watch was named after president william mckinley, who had been assassinated a few years earlier. A dueberhampden watch co, 21 jewel pocket watch with wm mckinley movement. From that point it was known as the dueber or dueberhampden watch company, and it soon became one of the most popular watch producers in the country. Special pocket watch with beautiful painting on the. I know that it has a movement sn 4608783, the case says dueber 25 year gaurantee its sn is 11225098. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you.
The name dueber, silverine and cantono are imprinted on the back case with a serial number 40216. A classic image from zazzles extensive collection of over 3,200 panoramic photographs, depicting iconic scenes from all fifty states. The edge of the open case has a lovely embossed detailing to the edge. Dueber watch in antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Alternatively, you can purchase copies of various types through library of. The hampden pocket watch company made some special models, or grades.
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