See 3 more add to collection add to collection please create an account, or log in here. Welcome to the forum, that is a nice heirloom and story. Installing a keywind case pusher article on selecting, customizing and installing a new pusher on a keywind pocket watch case. The hampden watch company was originally known as the mozart watch company. Hampden antique pocket watches with 15 jewels for sale ebay. In 1930 the watch factory, along with all tools and parts, was sold to armen hammer who moved it all to russia, where it became known as the amtorg watch co.
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I was interested to note that the inside back cover doesnt have some of the usual markings im familiar with for gold cases, so the case might not 14k, and might be newer than 1924 though the movement inside could be older. Daves watch parts and tools hampden parts movements. The inside of the inside cover says dueber warranted 20 years. The case has a design on the outside depicting a buck on one side, and a church on the other, with some of the designs etched in. Hampden full hunter lever antique pocket watches for sale. A great selection of high quality antique pocket watches, wrist watches, and advertising pieces. This pocket watch features a gold filled case and gold filled fob. Up for your consideration is an impressive antique 1890 hampden dueber.
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Dueber founded the dueber watch case company in cincinnati, ohio to manufacture cases for fine watches. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend. 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. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Elgin, hamilton, hampden, howard, illinois, new york standard, rockford, seth thomas, south bend and waltham. All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. Hampden full hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Mega rare antique 18s rail road 23j hampden new railway gold. Developing innovative watch designs since the late 19th century, hampden pocket watches honored the traditions of american time telling while also celebrating innovation. New listing antique hampden pocket watch 16s william mckinley 21 jewel adj 5p gjs usa runs. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket. Elaborately engraved 14k yellow gold scalloped case.
My grandfather passed away and when we opened his safe we found a pocket watch and i have spent 4 hours looking for information on it and i am still at a loss. For fast and efficient service, send your next parts order to casker. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. The serial number on the watch has nothing to do with a hampden watch only that. Get the best deals on hampden lever antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Buy online, view images and see past prices for antique hampden pocket watch.
The watches produced in the canton factory had the names hampden watch company, the letters hwco, john c. The back of watch has 2 covers to get the the movements. The hampden pocket watch company began its existence as the mozart watch company in 1864. The chain is 8 inches in length with a spring ring.
Though not particularly valuable, hampden pocket watches are attractive timepieces that can be easily restored to preserve your own slice of the early 20th century. Mega rare antique rail road hampden new railway gold pocket watch 1906 this. Unfortunately for mozart, this company soon failed, but in 1867, he reorganized. My great grandfathers one hundred year old dueber hampden pocket watch duration. The hampden watch company was known for its high quality watches while it was in business. Hampden produced some very fine quality watches, and introduced the first 16 size, 23 jewel movement made in america. We are one of the largest sites for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, pocket watch, pocketwatch, wrist watches, wristwatch, wrist watch, fobs, chains and watch repair. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket.
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Not running as balance seems to be rubbing on something. Hunter, 14kt yellow gold engraved on both sides, measures 54mm in diameter, case number 0156659. If you collect hampden watches, youll appreciate knowing more about the company history. Hampden street antique market antiques, jewelry, used furniture. Hampden lever antique pocket watches for sale ebay. In 1886, dueber, who had been making cases for the hampden watch company, purchased a controlling interest in the company. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company.
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