Pages are mostly in good used condition, see scans for details. Apr 04, 2012 i have a hampdendueber gold pocket watch with the name molly stark is printed on the works. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. Within the face are two arrow hour and minute hands and a separate secondhand dial. Hampden watch 7j 18s 1891 dueber silverine pocket watch canton ohio model 3 s42. About this time an antitrust law was passed and the watch case manufacturers formed a boycott against dueber s company. Dueber watch case company purchased hampden watch company and moved its facilities to canton, oh in 1888.
Hampden pocket watch balance hole jewels made to original factory specs. In 1888, dueber moved the company from massachusetts to canton, ohio. Timkensteel has facilities in 6 countries, with multiple manufacturing facilities in the united states. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial. For several years apparently, only full plate watches with side lever escdpements were put out. The dueber watch company grade was made in both 16 and. The dueberhampden watch company was an american watch manufacturing company. The hampden pocket watch company made some special models, or grades.
I inherited a dueber special pocket watch with an anchor logo the number. Hampden dueber watch company made nearly four million trustworthy timepieces in their 50 years of. In 1923, the two businesses merged to become the dueberhampden watch company. The history of the people and places that involved with this brand. Hampdendueber pocket watch with molly stark printed. In fact, elgin produced approximately onehalf of the total number of betterquality pocket watches manufactured in the united states. The dueber watch case company was an important employer in canton, ohio during the late 1800s and the early 1900s. Dueber watch in antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Nov 15, 2011 i have a hampden dueber pocket watch that was my grandfathers. This pocket watch case is a double hinged open face case made by dueber watch case compay. Dueber hampden watch company parade float photograph ohio. Dueber hampden presentation join canton christian home on wednesday, october 25 to welcome author and historian richard haldi. Hampden antique pocket watches with 17 jewels for sale ebay.
Hampden pocket watch wm mckinley 1917 17j canton, oh very nice condition. It is also worth mentioning that some hampden pocket watch makers added false jewels to. Why were the case and movement made by different companies. The mozart watch company was originally organized by don j mozart and a group of investors in providence, rhode island in 1864 in october 1867 the company reorganized as the new york watch company and moved to a one story brick plant in springfield, ma. Get the best deals on hampden antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. My uncle has a pocket watch which he has had for a very long time. Antique hampden pocket watch repair, mechanical hampden. Originally from massachusetts they moved to canton, ohio, where they built a large factory in 1888.
Dueber auction canton, ohio local business facebook. Dueber hampden 14kt gold filled w decoration 22610500 pre. This case is a plain polished case in great condition with no dents or dings just some tool marks from being opened over the years. 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. Buy online, view images and see past prices for rockford illinois pocket watch, dueber silverine. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches. This case is a plain polished case in great condition with no dents or. If the lot is shipping inhouse, buyers receive their shipment tracking information once their items ship. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other. All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. Not reprints, great ads from a 1908 shure publication. Dueber newport coin silver case number signed 1457042 four times.
We also feature pocket watch glass display domes, and pocket watch chains. Dueber pocket watch dueber was used as a trade name used on pocket watch movements manufacturered by hampden. Rockford watch co, illinois pocket watch 18s 9j dueber. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. I have a molly stark canton ohio hampden pocket watch and it has a serial number 22601104, it has a gold case and reads 14k dueber 25 year warrented. Get the best deals on dueber watch in antique pocket watches when. Others may require a dull wide blade to pry or pop the cover. Hampden watch company the hampden watch company originated in springfield, massachusetts in 1887 and later moved to canton, ohio in 1889. The watches produced in the canton factory had the names hampden watch company, the letters hwco, john c. The dueber watch case company was an important employer in canton, ohio. The watch company and the case company were housed in separate factories located right next door to each other.
Mckinley paul delury the two vintage pocket watches addressed here have model names dedicated to former us presidents, both of whom unfortunately met their demise by assassination. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. American made railroad grade pocket watches were the finest quality pocket. Dueber hampden of canton, ohio was another fine manufacturer of pocket. Then a three quartr plate, 16 size, full jewelled, side lever and stem wind, was made. Dueber watch works, enormous chromolithograph jones and. Tehnically, dueber was the case company and hampden was the movement company, but they seemed to play fast and lose with branding, calling some complete watches dueber, some hampden and some dueber hampden. The dueber hampden watch company was an important employer in canton, ohio during the early 1920s. The dueberhampden watch company formally organized in 1923. Illinois pocket watch with dueber case movement sn.
Hampden gladiator pocket watch, made in canton ohio circa. By 1890, the company was producing quality watches, and introduced the first size 16, 23 jewel movement made in america. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. In 1891 hampden designed, manufactured and introduced the first 23 jewel pocket watch made. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number. Richard will tell the story of how in 1886, the little town of canton ohio was. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jun 02, 2019 dueber watch works, enormous chromolithograph for auction. Payment may be made by cash, cashiers check, money order,personal. The name dueber, silverine and cantono are imprinted on the back case with a serial number 40216.
I am pleased to post a link to a publication from a friend and dedicated researcher, mr. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. The watch was named after president william mckinley, who had been assassinated a few years earlier. The large case is close to the size of the antique 16s size pocket watches from ball watch co, elgin, hamilton, hampden, illinois and waltham. If your watch isnt in poor condition as most 70 year old watches are, expect to pay less. It was given to him when he was very young and he retired several years ago so it isnt young. The dueber hampden watch company formally organized in 1923. Dueber watch case serial numbers showing of 3 messages. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. After a year of designing and building the lathes and machines to achieve seemingly impossible levels of precision, a team of watchmakers and mechanical engineers produced their first pocket watch movement, named for mayor b. Get the best deals on hampden antique pocket watches with 17 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. In 1889 it moved to canton, oh, right next to its sister firm, the hampden watch co the two were frequently referred to in its ads as dueber hampden. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number table.
Molly starkthe caregiver who inspired a watch and a hospital. We also feature pocket watch glass display domes, and pocket. In 1886, dueber, who had been making cases for the hampden watch company, purchased a controlling interest in the company. Rockford illinois pocket watch, dueber silverine berners. Dueber silverine pocket watch canton ohio model 3 s42. Hampden watch company, springfield, ma, later canton, oh mozart and new york watch companies.
Dueber founded the dueber watch case company in cincinnati, ohio to manufacture cases for fine watches. Any time you see xx years, it means the case is gold filled and guaranteed not to wear through to show the brass beneath for xx years of use. 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 newport coin silver pocket watch dec 05, 2014. Ive seen that dial on a number of different hampden grades. Once items arrive in tallahassee, auction company will call and notify each customer. In 1925, john dueber sold the company to walter vrettman. Featuring a pocket watch with a silvertone metal case and a white face. In order to remain in business, dueber bought the hampden watch co.
Until 1927 they produced nearly five million watches. Help with dueber case marking solid or gf the ebay community. The current condition of your pocket watch will determine all. Previous to this year, the firm actually consisted of two separate companies. Dueber watch co watches are made using swiss made movement and steel cases. If the serial number includes a letter, enter it along with the number when using the lookup feature.
Dueberhampden watch company dueberhampden watch works went into. The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value. The following pricing is a guideline of what your pocket watch may need to again become a beautiful and dependable daily companion. 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. The edge of the open case has a lovely embossed detailing to the edge. I have a hampden dueber watch made in canton, ohio. Hampden watch company, open face, size 12, extra thin white gold filled pocket watch.
I have been told to use the serial number that you can find on the movement on the watch. Price list of gold watch cases late 19thearly 20th century. This firm manufactured cases that held the internal workings of watches. I know that it has a movement sn 4608783, the case says dueber 25 year gaurantee its sn is 11225098. The watches carry engraved signatures of the respective presidents on the movements. In 1864, john dueber founded the dueber watch case company in newport, kentucky. Today, many of the watches made by this company are collector items. The back of the metal case is marked dueber silverine 928840. Marked hampden pocket watch has a silvered engraved dial, raised yellow. If the manufacturer is not listed on the site, you may have a private label watch or it may not be american made.
Year made, number of units made similar to this one. Richard will tell the story of how in 1886, the little town of canton ohio was chosen over hundreds of other of more likely american cities to be the location for the worlds largest complete watch factory. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. Special shipping note at end of description dueber watch works sign, enormous chromolithograph on paper showing wide scale front and rear views of both the dueber hampden watch works and the dueber hampden case works which were located directly alongside one another in canton, ohio on dueber avenue, lower left and lower right with. Dueber hampden watch company parade float photograph.
Rockford watch co, illinois pocket watch 18s 9j dueber silverine case 1876 circa this is one of those fine large old rockford pocket watches. This continued for a number of years when sorne began to be put out with the name dueber watch company, canton, ohio. Vintage hampden pocket watch paul revere model circa 1917. My grandfather, somehow, scratched his name and date april 1900 on the inside of the back case. Everyone thought it was a piece of costume jewelry. I have a hampden dueber gold pocket watch with the name molly stark is printed on the works. I have a hampden dueber pocket watch that was my grandfather. The hampden pocket watch company, the company history and list of serial numbers for easy reference. Case is marked dueder white gold filled 25 years serial number 1119369 from canton ohio. 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. Hampden watch company, springfield, ma, later canton, oh. It was moved to springfield, massachusetts in 1867 and two grades of watches were produced. Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch.
In 1927, falling sales led to the company going into receivership. Originally from massachusetts they moved to canton, ohio, where they built a large factory in. Oct 02, 2014 the dueberhampden watch company was an important employer in canton, ohio during the early 1920s. In 1931, the first state watch factory produced pocket watches that were. Including dueberhampden watch serial numbers and production dates. Illinois pocket watch with dueber case movement sn 4608783.
Within the clockworks, the pocket watch is marked metropolitan no 85283. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. At about this time an antitrust law was passed and the watch case manufacturers formed a boycott against dueber. Dueberhampden watch company, dueberhampden watch works went. The elgin watch company also known as the elgin national watch company was the largest american watch manufacturer in terms of total production volume. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hampden pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Items requiring shipment will be sent within 14 days of cleared payment. This antique style offering from the dueber watch company is reminiscent of the antique american pocket watches produced in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The case does not have 14k anywhere so is the mark dueber warranted 20 years solid 14k. 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. Sign up for facebook today to discover local businesses near you. One for its watches hampden watch company, canton oh and one for the cases it manufactured, deuber watch company, canton, oh.
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