You are viewing a fine quality white gold filled open face pocket watch made by the hampden watch co. The most recent version is from 1999 and is not updated every year. After many failures this company was reorganized and the name changed to the new york watch. Aug 19, 2014 l epine paris 4 jeweled hand engraved silver pocket watch 1850 the watch is marked l epine paris however the movement is a typical mid 19th century swiss bar. The watches produced in the canton factory had the names hampden watch company, the letters hwco, john c. I have a hampden dueber pocket watch that was my grandfather. A sunk seconds sub dial at the 6 position and roman numeral chapter ring are featured on the dial. On these pages, weve provided short howto articles in an attempt to answer a few of the most common questions and help you to learn more about the proper care and handling of your vintage pocket watch. Presenting 1901 hampden hunter available for purchasing right now. You are viewing a fine quality open face hampden pocket watch made in 1883. The edge of the open case has a lovely embossed detailing to the edge. We are one of the largest sites for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches, fobs, chains and watch repair. Hampden, while less popular than the other major brands offered many fine pocket watch grades.
The predecessor of the hampden watch company, the mozart watch company, was formed by don j. Vintage hampden 14k gold scalloped case pocket watch. In october 1867 the company reorganized as the new york watch company and moved to a one story brick plant in springfield. Gorgeous old vintage hampden watch co railroad pocket watch 17 jewels works. The case measures 2 38 in diameter or a size 18 case. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hampden pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Hampden pocket watches for sale northern partners vintage watch repair and sales. This is a very unusual swissmade keywind pocket watch from the late 1800s. This watch is in excellent condition and runs great and keeps good time. Get the best deals on hampden antique pocket watches with 15 jewels. Hampden pocket watches were made in several configurations and grades from openfaced models with its case.
Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers and. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches. The name dueber, silverine and cantono are imprinted on the back case with a serial number 40216. Hampden of coin silver and gold pocket watch 1883, status. Currently, you have two choices for american watches. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Fred harvey 18351901 and the phrase fred harvey era are often. No serial number list is available for hampden watches. As the title implies, this book doesnt cover wrist watches, but it does, however, cover pocket watches more. In order to remain in business, dueber bought the hampden watch co.
My mother recently gave me an old watch and i am now on a quest to identify it and learn what it is. Railroad grade and approved, stem wind and lever set. Watches by hourminsec products pocket watches hampden. Gold 1914 hampden 7 jewel mechanical pocket watch rr style large 16s nice. Get the best deal for hampden antique pocket watches from the largest. Gold filled hunters case 18 size pocketwatch is lever set, stem wind, sports a really nice porcelain dial. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It has a special 24hour dial, and the hour hand actually takes 24 hours to revolve around the dial. Strong running hampden 11jewel model1 leverset and pendantwind movement winds and sets smoothly keeps good time,, serial no. As you will see, most of my tools are antique or at least vintage but all are still in good working condition.
L epine paris 4 jeweled hand engraved silver pocket watch. Antique hampden coin silver pocket watch 18s weighs almost 5 ounces working. Made in usa h in flag champion model hampden pocket watch. Charts 2 inch circles collage sheet decoupage sheets instant download 035. Taking the name of the hampden watch company in 1877, its founders, donald mozart and samuel rice, had actually been designing watch works since the previous decade. All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. The mozart watch company was originally organized by don j mozart and a group of investors in providence, rhode island in 1864. A leverset hampden pocket watch, manufactured circa 1883. I have a hampden dueber pocket watch that was my grandfathers. Dueber hampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. Developing innovative watch designs since the late 19th century, hampden pocket watches honored the traditions of american time telling while also celebrating innovation.
Jul 31, 2016 1922 ad watch pocket elgin hampden illinois new york cottage montauk. Make offer nice looking hampden watch co gf dh pocket watch. The william mckinley grade was a thin, 16 size watch introduced in 1902 or 1903. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Get the best deal for hampden pocket watches from the largest online. The watch was named after president william mckinley, who had been assassinated a few years earlier. Servicing and overhaul of vintage hampden pocket watches restoration of wind up. The book also lists over 11,000 known serial numbers, is indexed. 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. Brand names dueber pocket watches, hampden pocket watches number of pages. My information comes from the comlete price guide to watches compiled by cooksey shugart.
The pocket watch collector will find this volume to be a usable and accurate guide to all knowngrade listings, private label, or jewelers contract watches of the hampden watch co. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. I dont know of an online resource for hampden watches. L epine paris 4 jeweled hand engraved silver pocket watch 1850 the watch is marked l epine paris however the movement is a typical mid 19th century swiss bar. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Hampden produced some very fine quality watches, and introduced the first 16 size, 23 jewel movement made in america. The item hampden pocket watch 6s gf open face rare case superb cond 11j mdl1 runs is in sale since saturday, september 21, 2019. Hampden watch company the hampden watch company originated in springfield, massachusetts in 1887 and later moved to canton, ohio in 1889. The hampden watch company came into existence following a reorganization of the new york watch manufacturing co. Antique hampden pocket watch repair, mechanical hampden.
Create an account or login in order to post a comment. The hampden pocket watch company made some special models, or grades. Champion pocket watch 18 size lever set sn 1480644 ca. Hampden 18 size pallet arbor and stones hampden 18s geo sam rice hampden staffs hampden watch mainsprings hampden 30 watch parts small second hands to fit american pocket watches pocket watch small second hands hole sizes 0. Nov 15, 2011 i have a hampden dueber pocket watch that was my grandfathers. The item hampden pocket watch 6s gf open face rare case superb cond 11j mdl1 runs is in sale since. Elaborately engraved 14k yellow gold scalloped case.
Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number. Hampden 14k yellow gold scalloped case vintage pocket watch manual winding. Up for sale is a beautiful 16s hampden high grade 21 jewel hunter case pocket watch. Antique hampden gold filled pocket watch, 1901 ebth. Dueber brought the dueber watch case company and hampden watch co. The makers name on the dust cover could refer to the continuing company after his death. Hampden production dates to date your watch use the serial number of the movement. Item details 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.
My grandfather, somehow, scratched his name and date april 1900 on the inside of the back 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. Hampden champion pocket watch canton ohio circa 1901. Buy hampden pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Head 1mile south of the i80il47 interchange on il47, then west 12 mile on bedford rd us6. 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. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. The watch is in excellent condition and all parts are working and keeps correct time. Antique pocket watches hampden 19001909 year of manufacture. The gold filled hunting case offers the likeness of a squirrel to front exterior and a bird to back exterior. Dueber hampden model 307 pocket watch may 02, 2008.
Pocket watch auction online onlyfriday, january 25, 2019 at 12. Documented railroad watch, actually used by a railroad man on the central pacific. 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. This pocket watch is in very good running condition and it keeps good time. Over the years, weve discovered that our customers have some common questions about their vintage and antique watches.
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