My information comes from the comlete price guide to watches compiled by cooksey shugart. Antique map 233451 victoria county of hampden by bailliere c. 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. One crowd is saying solid gold and the other is sayong gold filled. In 1888, the companies first year in canton, the firms employed 2,300 canton residents. May 22, 2009 the dueber watch case manufacturing co. Inside on the works is an engraved banner with the name molly stark. In 18881889 both operations were moved to a pair of adjacent factory buildings in canton, ohio. Apr 03, 2011 still, hurting from the action dueber bought hampden watch co springfield, il 1888 and relocated it to canton, nj. It took almost 30 boxcars to remove all the equipment when it left canton in 1931 along with 21 former employees of dueber hampden. Fancy dial click images to enlarge description vintage 18 size hampden john c dueber pocketwatch from 1897.
Make offer big 1907 hampden dueber watch co railroad grade pocket watch 18s silver color 1897 hampden, dueber watch co. The item antique hampden gold fill pocket watch sn 988531 ca. Oct 02, 2014 the dueber watch case company and the hampden watch company quickly became two of cantons largest employers. The serial number usually does no good as most company records are lost or destroyed.
The dueber watch co swiss mechanical working molly stark dueber hampden railway pocket watch. In 1927, falling sales led to the company going into receivership. If you collect hampden watches, youll appreciate knowing more about the company history. Very nice, i have an elgin in a dueber hunter case. The company expanded in 1888 when it was acquired by john c. Dueberhampden molly stark gold filled pocket watch. In order to remain in business, dueber bought the hampden watch co. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. The dueberhampden watch company was an important employer in canton, ohio during the early 1920s. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. The white enamel dial has roman numerals and a seconds dial. Dueber hampden model 307 pocket watch may 02, 2008. I have a hampden 1902 watch in a dueber special case small. The pocket watch is pendant wind and lever set which works well with crown.
Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Dec 19, 2017 dueber special pocket watch serial numbers download 7984cf4209 our catalog. All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. Dueber watch co pocket watch with swiss made movement. I have a hampden watch co railway special pocket watch that was my grandfathers and handed down to me by my father. Up for your consideration is an impressive antique 1890 hampden dueber special pocket watch. Newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. Previous to this year, the firm actually consisted of two separate companies. Rockford watch co, illinois pocket watch 18s 9j dueber.
Unfortunately, i think that is a old wadsworth mark for a 25 year gold filled case. Rockford watch co, illinois pocket watch 18s 9j dueber silverine case 1876 circa this is one of those fine large old rockford pocket watches. Antique hampden full hunter pocket watch, 1903 la148508. Warranty does not cover damage due to dropping, mishandling, or submerging. Dueber watch in antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Hampden dueber 12 size, hampden 6 size and the 000 size pocket watch models. This old warrior has been serviced and runs great keeping good time. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches. We hope that the information, watches, tools and parts provided on this site will allow for the restoration of horological items to be returned to their original state and then be passed on to family, friends and other persons of the horological community and also the wider community, thereby. You decide the grade andor condition based on the pictures.
Create an account or login in order to post a comment. Copies of these documents and photos are available. 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. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. The watches produced in the canton factory had the names hampden watch company, the letters hwco, john c. I looked on this site hampden dueber watch company. Celebrating over 90 years of tradition as americas oldest watch manufacturer. Made in usa h in flag champion model hampden pocket watch. The dueber watch co swiss mechanical working molly stark dueberhampden railway pocket watch. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hampden pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture.
Similar to the established and respected hampden pocket watch models tallied above, many of their smaller sized timepieces shared some these very monikers yet naturally, were in a smaller size. Hampden pocket watch, pocketwatches, pocketwatch, oldwatch. Dueber watch company pocket watch dueber watch co military style pocket watch, swiss quartz movement, black dial with luminous hands, satin chrome plated steel open face case 122532 engraving available. A short video of my prized 1906 hampdendueber model gen. My search on the net has come up with mixed results. Hampden produced some very fine quality watches, and introduced the first 16 size, 23 jewel movement made in america. Dueber hampden timepieces were known for consistent quality and reliability as well as their stunning gold cases. I have a hampden 1902 watch in a dueber special case. The hampden watch company also introduced a 16size 34 plate movement. Antique hampden full hunter pocket watch, 1903 ref.
The goldfilled case has the trade mark and initials of the crescent watch case co. In 1930 the watch factory, along with all tools and parts, was sold to armen hammer who moved it all to russia, where it became known as the amtorg watch co. The vintage wrist watch company has clarified that the hampden full hunter pocket watch la148508 is genuinely of the period declared with the date. It is a dueber special, and the number listed on it below that, on the back side, is 5174270. Hampden gold plated antique pocket watches for sale ebay. New listing antique 1889 hampden dueber 65 11j 18s open face pocket watch 20 yr gf running. September 30, 2011 genealogy of the immediate family of john c. The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. Today, many of the watches made by this company are collector items. I need help identifying this 1890 hampden pocket watch with. The dueberhampden watch company formally organized in 1923. We also feature pocket watch glass display domes, and pocket watch chains.
Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial. Hampden dueber pocket watches appear in 5 different sizes, and many models. Its hard to believe a 106 year old watch could keep such good time. Vintage 1899 hampen menlo park pocket watch fancy dial runs rare case 17j usa.
I have a hampden watch co railway special pocket watch that was my. Vintage 18 size hampden john c dueber pocketwatch from. Make offer hampden the dueber watch co pocket watch 18s 11 jewels runs. A very nice carry watch or one for the collection, grab a great bargain today. Vintage 18 size hampden john c dueber pocketwatch from 1897. I have a hampden dueber pocket watch made around 19. Make offer 18s hampden 21j the dueber watch co of ls pocket watch movement. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. Get the best deal for hampden antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at.
This watch features a circular case housing a white dial with black roman numeral hour indicators, slender black hands, a sunken seconds dial, and imprinted with hampden watch co. Dueber hampden molly stark gold filled pocket watch. They introduced the first watch movement to the market with 23 jewels. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number.
Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. They stayed separate until about 1925 when the companies were legally merged. The hampden watch company was known for its high quality watches while it was in business. I am pleased to post a link to a publication from a friend and dedicated researcher, mr. In 1923, the two businesses merged to become the dueber hampden watch company. Dueber watch co watches are made using swiss made movement and steel cases. Hampden 1890 hunting movement 18 size pocket watch etsy. Dueber hampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world.
The item 1900 hampden 23 jewel new railway rr pocket watch dueber railway case original is in sale since saturday, may 06, 2017. A notorious micromanager, dueber had a say in and carefully regulated everything in his company from the factory to the marketing. History, serial numbers, production dates and it said this serial number was produced sometime in 1890 s not sure im reading it correctly. Raymond lever set dueber case 14k gold special 1890 18. Jan 02, 2014 serial number 7607, puts it near april, 1890. I cant find out if this is gold filled or proper 14k gold. At that time the capital of the dueber watch case co. The video contains copies of original documents and photographs obtained from several sources. Im having a bit of trouble with this dueber hampden pocket watch. Currently, you have two choices for american watches.
It seems like your nice watch is the hunting version of a hampden watch co. Hampden takes pride in every partnership and program we develop. The serial number dates this hunting movement 17 jewels 18 size measures 2 18 in diameter or 44. This high quality chrome plated steel pocket watch from dueber watch co is an excellent value. In 1886 john dueber purchased a controlling interest in the hampden watch company of springfield, massachusetts. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors.
I have had a dueber hampden pocket watch for some time now, and am curious if information on it can be traced, or at least agedtime wise. 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. Set up a search alert to hear when 14k gold pocket watches items arrive. An 1890 hampden goldfilled pocket watch with an engraved case. The watch works were made by hampden watch company of canton, ohio. Dueber silverine case all watches are guaranteed to be in working condition and come with a 60day functionality warranty. By 1890, the company was producing quality watches, and introduced the first size 16, 23 jewel movement made in america.
Dueberhampden timepieces were known for consistent quality and reliability as well as their stunning gold cases. It features an accurate and durable swiss made movement. In 1923, the two businesses merged to become the dueberhampden watch company. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches. Site purpose the purpose of this site is to give horologists an ability to source all of their needs. The dial has inlaid gold embellishments and the hw co logo. He went bankrupt in 1927 and sold all of the watch making equipment to amtorg, a russian company. Mar 01, 2012 a short video of my prized 1906 hampden dueber model gen. The hampden pocket watch company began its existence as the mozart watch company in 1864. Last year of the 16 jewel watch made by hampdendueber in 1894. Hampden movements were frequently offered factory fitted into dueber cases. 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.
I dont know of an online resource for hampden watches. The possibilities are endless and together we can make great things happen. The dueber hampden watch company was at the forefront of innovations in the american watch manufacturing industry. Dueberhampden watch company dueber genealogy facebook. The outside of the case features a worn etched bicycle motif. Ok i followed what kent argument as to way this may be a grade no. Today, dueber watch company is an american owned brand featuring highquality pocket watches.
Antique and vintage hampden pocket watches for sale here. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other. The dueber name dates back to 1864 when john c dueber began making watch cases. Get the best deals on antique pocket watches hampden 18901899 year of manufacture when you shop the largest online selection at. Dueber special pocket watch serial numbers download 7984cf4209 our catalog. Elegant roman numerals, red outer minute markers and later 24 hour dial to the centre.
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