High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. Dueber watch co swiss steel hunting case pocket watch with. Hi,i need some help on a couple of old watches i need to list. The william mckinley grade was a thin, 16 size watch introduced in 1902 or 1903. Used antique gold 1894 hampden dueber 17j pocket watch for. Many hampden watches are still repairable, but hampden parts are becoming harder and harder to find. Illinois pocket watch with dueber case movement sn. My information comes from the comlete price guide to watches compiled by cooksey shugart. Mar 01, 2012 a short video of my prized 1906 hampden dueber model gen. Dueber pocket watch case serial number metricsrevizion. Dueber in 1888, so some hampden watches are marked dueber watch company. Hold hampden chronometer 16 size, pocket watch 21 jewels. About this time an antitrust law was passed and the watch case manufacturers formed a boycott against duebers company.
Antique 10k gold filled hampden pocket watchs14hunter etsy. Hampden produced some very fine quality watches, and introduced the first 16 size, 23 jewel movement made in america. Dueber had previously made watch cases, and it is possible to find watches of many brands in dueber cases. I have a hampden pocket watch, 17 jewels, according to the. Dueberhampden watch company dueberhampden watch works went into. The hampden pocket watch started with 15 jeweled models in their early railroad watches, 15 jewels being the minimum standard for a railroad grade. Rockford watch co, illinois pocket watch 18s 9j dueber silverine case 1876 circa. Dueber hampden 1917 pocket watch 15 jewels model 5. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. The dueber hampden watch company was at the forefront of innovations in the american watch manufacturing industry. Antique pocket watch, hampden dueber, engraved, ladies pocket watch, victorian. Hampden antique pocket watches with 17 jewels for sale ebay.
Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number table. Dueberhampden watch works ohio history, canton ohio. Anchor 17 jewel, canadian pacific 17 and 21 jewel, correct time 15. We also feature pocket watch glass display domes, and pocket watch chains. Hampden swan ladies pocket watch, monogram ajp, etched, gold filled, antique. Hampden observations are continuing to improve identification version august 2006 note. Note that the hampden watch company was acquired by john c. Feb 17, 20 checking the references listed in the hampden watch co. They introduced the first watch movement to the market with 23 jewels. I dont know of an online resource for hampden watches.
Use this table to look up the serial number of your hampden pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend make an offer newsletters. Antique pocket watches hampden 16 pocket watch for sale ebay. Dueber watch case serial numbers showing of 3 messages. The dueber watch co swiss mechanical working molly stark dueberhampden railway pocket watch.
The dueber hampden watch company was an american watch manufacturing company. Oct 01, 20 i have a hampden 17 jewel pocket watch with deuber 20 year warranty printed on inside of back. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number. Elks presentation watch for exalted ruler farren 1934. Yellow gold antique open face pocket watch 17 jewel size 18. Gold flash swiss unitas 6498 pocket watch hunter 17 jewels bulova conversion ww.
The dueberhampden watch company was an american watch manufacturing company. I know that it has a movement sn 4608783, the case says dueber 25 year gaurantee its sn is 11225098. In 1931, the first state watch factory produced pocket watches that were. A notorious micromanager, dueber had a say in and carefully regulated everything in his company from the factory to the marketing. Unfortunately for mozart, this company soon failed, but in 1867, he reorganized. One think i noticed about the 7 jewel i have is that. Buckeye tree the buckeye state ohio buckeyes stark county cuyahoga falls canton ohio ohio usa big ben pocket watch. This particular configuration of the 108 dinflag grade model,type of, adjustments, and jewels, is what the database is. Waltham bartlett pocket watch gold filled open face 16 size 17 jewels from 1904. Antique hampden pocket watch repair, mechanical hampden. The 16 size, 21 jewel, pendent setting movement is running with strong motion and keeping good time. Get the best deals on hampden gold plated antique pocket watches with 17 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at.
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. By 1890, the company was producing quality watches, and introduced the first size 16, 23 jewel movement made in. Hunter case is provided by your friendly dueber warranted 20 years. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Order of railroad conductors in 17 jewel, pennsylvania special in 17 jewels j. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. Dueberhampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. Fantastic 16s hampden dueber railroad pocket watch. Jan 25, 2019 hampden pocket watch 17j 1903 for auction. The hampden pocket watch company made some special models, or grades. Dueber brought the dueber watch case company and hampden watch co. Antique gold filled majestic pocket watch 15 jewels switzerland runs. Serviced hampden 17 jewels, stem set, 16s pocket watch.
The item hampden dueber grand 17 jewel adjusted railroad watch 1898 silverode case is in sale since saturday, november 9, 2019. The watch grade is genl stark w 17 jewel lever set movement with white jewels. Hampden dueber 14k yellow gold antique open face pocket watch 17 jewel size 18. Mozart founded the company in providence, rhode island. It is a movement one could expect reasonably good time from. Eventually they introduced 17 jewel watches, then 21 jewel and finally 23 jewel for their top of the line. Mens mechanical watch pocket skeleton black gold chain retro vintage windup hot. Dueber watch co steel hunting case pocket watch with swiss. The history of the people and places that involved with this brand. Hampden dueber 14k yellow gold antique open face pocket watch 17 jewel size 18 ccjstore 5 out of 5 stars 8. Dec 19, 2017 the dueber special grade of case was a gold. Hampden watch company the hampden watch company originated in springfield, massachusetts in 1887 and later moved to canton, ohio in 1889. Today, dueber watch company is an american owned brand featuring highquality pocket watches. Previous to this year, the firm actually consisted of two separate companies.
Need to explain a little total grade 108 dinflag production are in the range of 14,000 movements according to the database. He was a conductor for railroad passenger service back in the 1900 30s. The higher the quality of the watch, the more jewels it will have. Dueber hampden 21 jewel pocket watch, circa 1912 ebth. On the outside, the case, movement, dial and hands look nice.
Dueber watch co watches are made using swiss made movement and steel cases. The dueberhampden watch company was an important employer in canton, ohio during the early 1920s. An antique gold filled hampden double dial open face pocket watch with sunk seconds sub dial at the 6 position. The hampden watch company was originally known as the mozart watch 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. Beautiful 1894 antique gold hampden dueber pocket watch w white. Anchor 17 jewel, canadian pacific 17 and 21 jewel, correct time 15 jewel, duber grade in 11,15,16 and 17 jewel, dueber grand 17 and 21 jewel, john c.
Hampden antique pocket watches with 15 jewels for sale ebay. Brass mechanical pocket watch 17 on fob or necklace chain. In order to remain in business, dueber bought the hampden watch co. Get the best deals on hampden antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 18 pocket watch when you shop the largest online selection at. I am pleased to post a link to a publication from a friend and dedicated researcher, mr.
This is a nice example of one of the hampden watch companys 16 size, high grade pocket watches that you dont find very often. All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. Hampden watch company, springfield, ma, later canton, oh mozart and new york watch companies. The total production of this model was slightly under 3,500. Either side of the case has a crystal over the dial and movements, also known as a salesmans case. Hampden pocket watch with dueber warranted 25 year case, 10479491, with biltmore, canton, o 17 jewel works, 3361737, 6 size. Dueber founded the dueber watch case company in cincinnati, ohio to manufacture cases for fine watches. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. This is an antique 1914 hampden model 3 with 17 jewels open face pocket watch. 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. Hampden 17 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend. Dueber watch company is an american owned brand featuring highquality pocket watches.
Antique hampden dueber gold filled pocket watch ebth. Dueberhampden molly stark gold filled pocket watch. Every watch case made under dueberhampden was 57 pieces, 17 jewel movements and in 14k gold cases. Hampden dueber pocket watches appear in 5 different sizes, and many models. Rockford watch co, illinois pocket watch 18s 9j dueber.
I have a hampden 17 jewel pocket watch with deuber 20 year warranty printed on inside of back. A short video of my prized 1906 hampdendueber model gen. Dueber hampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. It has a chipped crystal, but the etching along the side is still in beautiful shape, its a little worn on the back side, however still very visible. Concord swiss pocket watch charlotte 7 jewels, 29mm, gold filled, for repair. Dueber controlled all aspects of the company from manufacturing to sales. Dueber special pocket watch serial numbers download 7984cf4209 our catalog. Illinois pocket watch with dueber case movement sn 4608783.
This is a beautiful pocket watch made by hampden co,10k gold filled hunter case,size is 14 with 11 jewels,serial number 21063. 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. It features a open face silver tone case marked dueber and hampden. The dueberhampden watch company formally organized in 1923. Dueber had been manufacturing watch cases since 1864 and bought controlling interest in a case company in about 1886. It doesntsay if it is jewles but looks to have some.
Antique 1917 hampden 21j dueber solid 14k gold pocket watch. What is the value of my hampden pocket watch with 17 jewels. The term jewel refers to the industrial grade gemstones used as bearings for gears. Hampden pocket watch, 17 jewels, 18s, grade dueber grand. Look up your watches serial number here in order to find out what you have and how old it is. That period of time coincided with the rise of the pocket watch in american society. A lesser quality watch would only be made with a few jewels. My uncle has a pocket watch which he has had for a very long time. In 18881889 both operations were moved to a pair of adjacent factory buildings in canton, ohio.
Encyclopedia article and to be confirmed upon seeing your pictures, hampden movement serial number 1865121 can be seen to be an 18size, model 3, dueber watch co. This example is a model known as the man ofashion and it was produced in 1929. These minimize friction and subsequent wear on the inner watch mechanism. Dueber hampden model 307 pocket watch may 02, 2008. Dueber heavy engraving for sale collectible pocketwatch shop. The hampden watch company also introduced a 16size 34 plate movement. May 28, 2011 i have a hampden pocket watch, 17 jewels, accordig to the serial number, it was manufactured 1899. Checking the references listed in the hampden watch co. For a few years only, the companys products bore the hybrid dueberhampden brand. Dueber sold the company to walter vrettman in 1925. Get the best deals on hampden antique pocket watches with 15. The watch was named after president william mckinley, who had been assassinated a few years earlier.