In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance. Elgin 188485 pocket watch ls stem wind dueber gold filled. Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers and. Because dueberhampden was located in stark county some feel this is the reason for naming the watch in molly starks honor. Some were factory cased, which will add to a particular pistols value.
The dueberhampden watch company was an american watch manufacturing company. In 1886, dueber, who had been making cases for the hampden watch company, purchased a controlling interest in the company. Dec 11, 2016 the 924 is the open faced version and it has 17 jewels with a nickel plated full plate back. The elgin national watch company was founded in 1864 in elgin, illinois as the national watch company, and some of the organizers were later to become the some of the biggest names in the american watch industry. A readyreference pocket book for the practicing physician. Boxx mens silver tone skeleton mechanical pocket watch 12. That doesnt mean it will necessarily sell for that price, but that is the. Dueber watch co swiss steel hunting case pocket watch with.
Pocket watch auction online onlyfriday, january 25, 2019 at 12. It took almost 30 boxcars to remove all the equipment when it left canton in 1931 along with 21 former employees of dueber hampden. Oct 02, 2011 dueber gold case watch, serial number 1,270,720 circa 1899 answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The dueber grand by the dueber watch works, canton o, from ladies home journal vol. Ive had the delight to restore many hundreds of hampden dueber pocket watch over the years and. Today, dueber watch company is an american owned brand featuring highquality pocket watches. Hampden 12 size pin set mandel dial dueber grand 1899 pocket. Antique pocket watch is a resource full of information about pocket watches. In 1931, the first state watch factory produced pocket watches that were presented at a ceremonial meeting. Civilian pocket revolvers, such as the wells fargo or 1849 pocket, were. Hi frank, dueber commonly known as hampton watch in collector guides produced watches in canton, ohio, until about 1930. Illinois pocket watch with dueber case movement sn 4608783. The dueber hampden watch company was an american watch manufacturing company. North dakota 1889 heritage mint solid brass vintage belt.
It has a an engraved scripted initial at back plate. Jun 19, 2012 elgin 188485 pocket watch ls stem wind dueber gold filled size 18 hunting case stay safe and healthy. Feb 17, 2018 the colt model 1849 pocket revolver was colts answer when replacing their baby dragoon series of guns. The 924 was introduced in 1899 and produced through 1923 thats quite a production run for a movement. Pocket watch movements are occasionally engraved with the. The watch has a 17 jewel high quality movement, and is keylesswound and pin set, it was made in 1914. Illinois pocket watch with dueber case movement sn. The pocket watch database has compiled data covering the major american pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. The term jewel refers to the industrial grade gemstones used as bearings for gears. They had quite a run producing cases for other companies too, such as elgin. Antique pocket watches hampden 18901899 year of manufacture. The colt model 1849 pocket revolver was colts answer when replacing their baby dragoon series of guns.
A very fine condition 14k gold not marked but acid tested monogrammed pocket watch by the famous watchmaker, elgin of america. At about this time an antitrust law was passed and the watch case manufacturers formed a boycott against dueber. It is intended to give the reader dates of the first introduction of the various features and improvements of the mechanical watch. In order to remain in business, dueber bought the hampden watch co. Canton, ohio 18331912, october 03, 1899, weekly edition, image 1, brought to you by ohio historical society, columbus, oh, and the national digital newspaper program. Mozart founded the company in providence, rhode island. Ne calgary, a1 berta t2a 5z8 ottawa bytown railway society p. New canton, ohio and dueberhampden watch company see more. Dueber founded the dueber watch case company in cincinnati, ohio to manufacture cases for fine watches. About this time an antitrust law was passed and the watch case manufacturers formed a boycott against duebers company. Dueber 14k gold filled engraved and painted pocket watch. Well, maybe a few of my favourite wrist watches too. Most collectors favor the size 16 watches like the 992 or 992b. This neat old elgin pocket watch runs for a few seconds then stops.
Unbeknownst to colt at the time of the model 1849s inception was the success that lay in their new product. Hampdendueber pocket watch with molly stark printed. German translation of pocket collins englishgerman. Dustin erik fox born october 8, 1982 in canton, ohio is a former american football cornerback.
Dueber gold case watch, serial number 1,270,720 circa 1899. This information may be valuable when viewing timepieces to check their authenticity1. Onlineonly auction 100 pocket watches up for auction are another 100 pocket watches from the john georgoulakis estate plainfield, il. He went bankrupt in 1927 and sold all of the watch making equipment to amtorg, a russian company. This is an antique hampden diadem canton, oh 15 jewel pocket watch. Dueber 14k gold filled engraved and painted pocket watch ebth. Antique pocket watches hampden 12 pocket watch for sale ebay. Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers. Antique hampden dueber grand pocket watch running well ca.
The osiris factory was founded in 1899 by father friedich august scherf 18391922 and son walter scherf 1875 1909. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. Leroy museum basilecharles le roy is the watchmaker who founded the. The item 1899 illinois bunn special 18s rr gr 24j dueber coin silver case pocket watch is in sale since tuesday, november, 2018. This pocket watch features a silver tone metal case and a white face marked american watch with roman numerals circling. The watch has a 17 jewel high quality movement, and is keylesswound. Until 1927 they produced nearly five million watches. The regulator for the breguet hairspring has a microregulator adjustment. Large empire pocket watch in silver, automatic winding, displays perpetual seconds, date, and power reserve. Wherever possible, approximate end dates are also included.
I know that it has a movement sn 4608783, the case says dueber 25 year gaurantee its sn is 11225098. This stem wind pocket watch features a delicate floral hand painted pattern at front plate, and roman numeral at face set in a round frame. Inside the back cover it is marked dueber warranted 20 year and has the number 11182798. If you dont know where to start, or what type of pocket watch you would like to start collecting, why not take a look at our new, improved sitemap. Hampden 12 size pin set mandel dial dueber grand 1899 pocket watch runs lw153.
Colt model 1849 pocket revolver percussion revolver. Ww1 elgin 17 jewel 14k gold pocket watch, super condition, price. Large empire pocket watch in gold, strikes the quarters on two gongs if pendant is pressed. Every page of the site is listed here for easy reference. This high quality chrome plated steel pocket watch from dueber watch co is an excellent value. German translation of pocket the official collins englishgerman dictionary online. 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. He was a conductor for railroad passenger service back in the 1900 30s. These minimize friction and subsequent wear on the inner watch mechanism.
This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. The san francisco directory, 1895 pdf free download. The hampden watch company was originally known as the mozart watch company. Leroy museum previously leon leroy collection large empire pocket watch in silver, automatic winding.
Dueber watch company pocket watch dueber watch co pocket watch with swiss made movement, genuine mother of pearl dial with moon phase, gold plated steel demi hunting case 442241 engraving available. Originally from massachusetts they moved to canton, ohio, where they built a large factory in 1888. Dueber had been manufacturing watch cases since 1864 and bought controlling interest in a case company in about 1886. A dueber 14k gold filled engraved and painted pocket watch. Get the best deals on antique pocket watches hampden 1890 1899 year of manufacture when you shop the largest online selection at. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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. 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. Box 141, s ta t ion a ottawa, ontario k1n bvl ne\ bru nsw ic k 0 i v i s i orl p. Hampden open face antique pocket watches 18901899 year of. Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b. Apr 04, 2012 because dueber hampden was located in stark county some feel this is the reason for naming the watch in molly starks honor. In the beginning they had two polish machines, three grinders, one lathe and an 8 pk steam machine. Over 100,000 german translations of english words and phrases.
It features an accurate and durable swiss made movement. Together with a summary of therapeutic indications and a classification of medicaments. R208 barrow american pocket watch, a comprehensive guide to repair and servicing r877 ehrhardt american pocket watches serial number grade book. Unfortunately for mozart, this company soon failed, but in 1867, he reorganized.
Ww1 elgin 17 jewel 14k gold pocket watch, super condition. Of course, sales of this new firearm were also bolstered by the fact that america was at war and soldiers were always on the. The exterior of the case is adorned with an etched ornate design and is monogrammed itl. Head 1mile south of the i80il47 interchange on il47, then west 12 mile on bedford rd us6. Thats easy to understand, they are beautiful railroad approved grades. Just as silver spring steel allowed colt to adapt a. Get the best deal for gruen antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Jun 19, 2012 elgin 188485 pocket watch ls stem wind dueber gold filled size 18 hunting case.
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