Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches. Mar 01, 2012 a short video of my prized 1906 hampden dueber model gen. The dueber hampden watch company was at the forefront of innovations in the american watch manufacturing industry. Help with dueber case marking solid or gf the ebay community. I have a hampden 1902 watch in a dueber special case small sailboat with flowers engraved on the case. Dueber hampden timepieces were known for consistent quality and reliability as well as their stunning gold cases. Mozart changed the name to the hampden watch co in 1888, the company was bought by john c. Dec 19, 2017 the dueber special grade of case was a gold.
In 1886, it merged with the dueber watch case company and became the dueberhampden watch company. The william mckinley grade was a thin, 16 size watch introduced in 1902 or 1903. Hampden pocket watch what do inside markings indicate. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial. Heres a chance at a very special low production hampden at a great price. 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. Vrettman went bankrupt in 1927 and sold all of the companys equipment to amtorg, a russian purchasing company. Dueber watch company production dates by serial number. The watches produced in the canton factory had the names hampden watch company, the letters hwco, john c. John duebers dueber watch case company, of newport, kentucky, was selling cases to the hampen watch company. Dueber sold the company to walter vrettman in 1925. 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. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair.
I have a hampden 1902 watch in a dueber special case. Dueberhampden timepieces were known for consistent quality and reliability as well as their stunning gold cases. The watch is in excellent condition and all parts are working and keeps correct time. 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. Get the best deals on hampden full hunter antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. 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. 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. Within the face are two arrow hour and minute hands and a separate secondhand dial. If an image is displaying, you can download it yourself. You are bidding on a hampden molly stark pocket watch from circa 1907. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. 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. Hampden molly stark pocket watch with chain north american.
Alternatively, you can purchase copies of various types through library of congress duplication services. Make offer dueber hampden pocket watch size 16 17j. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. The watch case was made by hampden s sister company, the dueber watch case manufacturing co. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. To add to the good information posted by marty w and neuron, the movement the works was made by the hampden watch co. Hampden marked 14k dueber special molly stark ladies. Employees, dueber hampden watch works, canton, ohio, sept. The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value. A dueberhampden watch co, 21 jewel pocket watch with wm mckinley movement. The watch features a 14k gold filled case marked dueber special and is inscribed mamie garrison 1903. John, on one of his business trips to springfield, became so impressed. Get the best deals on hampden full hunter antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection. 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.
Today, dueber watch company is an american owned brand featuring highquality pocket watches. To all those who follow the story of dueberhampden watch works. Beautiful yellow gf case stunning dialln movement rr gradeapproved checked and timed very well preserved hampden. Now the whole story is contained within the one place, with the option to download a pdf copy. I have a hampden watch co pocket watch to sell for a customer. Hampden full hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Dueber special hampden pocket watch nawcc message board. To all those who follow the story of dueber hampden watch works. You have a dueber hampden hunter case gold pocket watch. It was given to him when he was very young and he retired several years ago so it isnt young. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. The serial number indicated that the watch was purchased new that year. 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.
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. Its hard to believe a 106 year old watch could keep such good time. Dueber, john duebers son, sold the business to a group of cleveland, ohio businessmen in september 1925. All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. About this time an antitrust law was passed and the watch case manufacturers formed a boycott against duebers company. The front cover has a raised shield, the back cover is engraved with a masted ship sailing past a town. 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. Dueber watch case company purchased hampden watch company and moved its facilities to canton, oh in 1888. Featuring a pocket watch with a silvertone metal case and a white face. The case does not have 14k anywhere so is the mark dueber warranted 20 years solid 14k. 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. 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. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number.
Get the best deals on hampden antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Watch is a center bridge plate open face movement with engineturned engraved nickel finish. I have a hampden 1902 wat ch in a dueber special case small sailboat with flowers engraved on the case. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I have a hampden dueber pocket watch made around 19. Dueber hampden model 307 pocket watch may 02, 2008. A dueber hampden watch co, 21 jewel pocket watch with wm mckinley movement. Dueber hampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend.
Within the clockworks, the pocket watch is marked metropolitan no 85283. Big gold 1890 hampden special railway 18s pocket watch rr grade roman nums nice. Special pocket watch with beautiful painting on the. The item hampden dueber pocket watch gr 109 16s 15j iwc supreme gold filled case ticking is in sale since tuesday, june 18, 2019. Dueber watch in antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
The watch case was made by hampdens sister company, the dueber watch case manufacturing co. They introduced the first watch movement to the market with 23 jewels. My uncle has a pocket watch which he has had for a very long time. A short video of my prized 1906 hampdendueber model gen. Dueberhampden molly stark gold filled pocket watch ebth. I am pleased to post a link to a publication from a friend and dedicated researcher, mr. He was a conductor for railroad passenger service back in the 1900 30s. The watch has a 7 jewel movement that is marked molly stark canton, o. Hampden molly stark pocket watch with chain for auction. The back of the metal case is marked dueber silverine 928840. Dueberhampden watch company, dueberhampden watch works went. But he had no identification on him except a dueber hampden pocket watch serial number 3039347. 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 case serial numbers showing of 3 messages. Dueberhampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. Dueber hampden remained dueber family owned until albert m. My grandfather, somehow, scratched his name and date april 1900 on the inside of the back case. The history of the people and places that involved with this brand. Dueberhampden remained dueber family owned until albert m. This is a hampden molly stark pocket watch manufactured in 1903.
In 1886, dueber, who had been making cases for the hampden watch company, purchased a controlling interest in the company. Illinois pocket watch with dueber case movement sn. Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers and dates. One for its watches hampden watch company, canton oh and one for the cases it manufactured, deuber watch company, canton, oh. Dueber, john dueber s son, sold the business to a group of cleveland, ohio businessmen in september 1925. The watch grade is genl stark w17 jewel lever set movement with white jewels.
Make offer hampden size 12 open face dueber grand pocket watch 17jmodel 3hands set. Dueber founded the dueber watch case company in cincinnati, ohio to manufacture cases for fine watches. The name dueber, silverine and cantono are imprinted on the back case with a serial number 40216. I have a hampden dueber pocket watch that was my grandfathers. The hampden pocket watch company made some special models, or grades. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number table.
The watch was named after president william mckinley, who had been assassinated a few years earlier. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. A 16size, 23jewel model 5 special railway grade was introduced around 1920. 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 find unique and affordable options.
I have a hampden dueber pocket watch that was my grandfather. 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. The company expanded in 1888 when it was acquired by john c. Dueber hampden consisted of two separate companies, with separate incorporations, separate officers and occupying separate buildings for the first 34 years of their existence. Nov 15, 2011 i have a hampden dueber pocket watch that was my grandfathers. Alternatively, you can purchase copies of various types through library of. Dueberhampden molly stark gold filled pocket watch. Inside on the works is an engraved banner with the name molly stark. Ive taken down notes on all the markings, but i dont know what they mean.
A classic image from zazzles extensive collection of over 3,200 panoramic photographs, depicting iconic scenes from all fifty states. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to. The edge of the open case has a lovely embossed detailing to the edge. A goldfilled, working molly stark dueberhampden railway pocket watch.
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