Pocket watch dueber silverine railroad 15 jewel azfirearms. Hampden dueber watch company made nearly four million trustworthy timepieces in their. The case shows wear in the engraving but no visable brassing. Year made, number of units made similar to this one. Rockford illinois pocket watch, dueber silverine for auction. Please contact the auction company and we will do our best to accommodate. The hampden watch company was originally known as the mozart watch company. For valuation purposes the only one we should ever look at is the serial number on the actual pocket watch movement itself. It features an accurate and durable swiss made movement.
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The 18size watch movements illustrated below three ball and menlo park, are special. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Howard movement fancy dueber special hunter case pocket watch. About this time an antitrust law was passed and the watch case manufacturers formed a boycott against duebers company. 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. It says dueber special and has what looks like an anchor engraved in the back section which is personalized by my greatgrandfather. My uncle has a pocket watch which he has had for a very long time. Antique hampden pocket watch repair, mechanical hampden. Watch face reads the dueber watch co with an anchor, has a few hairline cracks from age. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Ladies gold filled molly stark dueber special hampden pocket. Originally from massachusetts they moved to canton, ohio, where they built a large factory in 1888.
All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Hampdendueber pocket watch with molly stark printed. The william mckinley grade was a thin, 16 size watch introduced in 1902 or 1903.
Dueber watch co gold plated hunting case pocket watch with swiss movement roman numerals. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. I have a hampdendueber size 18 open face pocket watch with the mark in the back president in a rectangle with pointed ends. The dueberhampden watch company was an american watch manufacturing company. Dueber had been manufacturing watch cases since 1864 and bought controlling interest in a case company in about 1886. Anyone have insight on whether this is a gold or a gold filled mark. Special features, large easy to read arabic numerals, locomotive railroad.
The name was then trademarked by omega in 1911, indicating that they bought the company at that time. Dueber watch company is an american owned brand featuring highquality pocket watches. 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. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number table. Antique hampden dueber grand pocket watch running well ca. Originally from massachusetts they moved to canton, ohio, where they built a large factory in. The case serial number is of no use for determining the value of an elgin pocket watch. Rockford illinois pocket watch, dueber silverine berner.
Dueberhampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. The exterior of the case is adorned with an etched ornate design and is monogrammed itl. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations. Depending on size and value, inhouse domestic shipments are sent via usps or fedex. Dueber 14k clad 25 year pocket watch liveauctioneers. Sep 01, 2015 pocket watch dueber silverine railroad 15 jewel for auction. Vintage hampden gold filled dueber special molly stark pocket. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend. Value guide for estate and antique jewelry heritage auctions.
This high quality chrome plated steel pocket watch from dueber watch co is an excellent value. Dueber watch in antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The dueber hampden watch company was at the forefront of innovations in the american watch manufacturing industry. Today, dueber watch company is an american owned brand featuring highquality pocket watches.
Next, search the heritage auctions archives to find the value of similar items sold at auction. 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. Dueberhampden molly stark gold filled pocket watch. Until 1927 they produced nearly five million watches. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number. The hampden pocket watch company made some special models, or grades. Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Check the list for examples of jewelry that heritage auctions seeks for consignment. Hampden dueber watch company production dates illinois watch. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Fix fix antique engraved 1897 pocket watch case only 14 k gold filled dueber 18.
Use this table to look up the serial number of your hampden pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Unfortunately for mozart, this company soon failed, but in 1867, he reorganized. Dueberhampden watch company dueberhampden watch works went. Rockford illinois pocket watch, dueber silverine berners. Please do not call us for antique pocket watch information andor values.
In order to remain in business, dueber bought the hampden watch co. Get the best deals on dueber watch in antique pocket watches when. I have a hampden dueber size 18 open face pocket watch with the mark in the back president in a rectangle with pointed ends. Dueber special hunting case with engraved date 1906 on front and a sailboat on the back of the case. Dueber special hampden pocket watch nawcc message board. Rockford watch co, illinois pocket watch 18s 9j dueber silverine case 1876 circa this is one of those fine large old rockford pocket watches. In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Elgin national watch company in the spring of 1864 half a dozen ambitious chicago businessmen decided that if massachusetts could build a factory that built watches illinois could, too. Dueber special pocket watch serial numbers download 7984cf4209 our catalog. At about this time an antitrust law was passed and the watch case manufacturers formed a boycott against dueber. Inside the works, there is a banner with the name molly stark in it and canton, o.
In 1886, dueber, who had been making cases for the hampden watch company, purchased a controlling interest in the company. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in. Illinois pocket watch with dueber case movement sn. August 2014 104 this is one of those fine large old rockford pocket watches. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend make an offer newsletters. They introduced the first watch movement to the market with 23 jewels. Request a free appraisal from the experts at heritage auctions. The seller is bonorman and is located in castle rock, colorado. Dueber founded the dueber watch case company in cincinnati, ohio to manufacture cases for fine watches.
The name regina pocket watch was originally trademarked by louis maier in bienne switzerland in 1888. Buy dueber watch co swiss steel hunting case pocket watch with locomotive. 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. Dueber hampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 2. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Suitable for engraving 2 year usa based warranty the dueber name goes back to price. Dueber watch co watches are made using swiss made movement and steel cases. Antique pocket watch information pocket watch site. The history of the people and places that involved with this brand. New listing antique hamilton pocket watch lancaster pa. Raymond lever set dueber case 14k gold special 1890 18. In 1931, the first state watch factory produced pocket watches that were presented at a ceremonial.
Dueber watch co gold plated hunting case pocket watch luxury and budget. Vintage non magnetic watch company of america pocket watch, dueber coin silver hunter case 11504680296. Apr 03, 2011 i have a hampden 1902 watch in a dueber special case small sailboat with flowers engraved on the case. Get the best deals on dueber watch when you shop the largest online selection at. Because dueberhampden was located in stark county some feel this is the reason for naming the watch in molly starks honor. Pocket watch dueber silverine railroad 15 jewel for auction. Mozart founded the company in providence, rhode island. It was given to him when he was very young and he retired several years ago so it isnt young. Im sorry to have to tell you this, but their champion grade case is goldfilled, not solid gold. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. Illinois pocket watch with dueber case movement sn 4608783. The watch was named after president william mckinley, who had been assassinated a few years earlier. Dueber special railway swiss mechanical pocket watch high.
I have a hampden 1902 watch in a dueber special case. The second good guide book is the american pocket watches identification and price guide by roy ehrhardt and bill meggers and available at the heart of america press. As the title implies, this book doesnt cover wrist watches, but it does, however, cover pocket watches more. Dueber pocket watch, swiss made quartz movement, chrome plated steel hunting case 312310. On most elgin pocket watches there are two serial numbers. 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. We also feature pocket watch glass display domes, and pocket watch chains. Hampden marked 14k dueber special molly stark ladies pocket. The hands are particularly delicate making this pocket watch quite a dainty and delightful piece. Nevertheless, it is a nice case if not worn through to the underlying brass.