The company expanded in 1888 when it was acquired by john c. 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. The dueberhampden watch company was an american watch manufacturing company. Dueber watch co swiss steel hunting case pocket watch with. The dueber hampden watch company formally organized in 1923. In a nutshell this story should interest people trying to find out more about the history of hampden watches, the dueber watch case co. Dueber had previously made watch cases, and it is possible to find watches of many brands in dueber cases.
The values and quailty of the watches they made over almost a 70 year period vary greatly, with some being worth only dollars, while. Super hampdenjohn hancock railroad grade open face pocket watch 21jworks. Casker is a leading supplier of hampden and other brand pocket watch parts to professional horologists. My uncle has a pocket watch which he has had for a very long time. About this time an antitrust law was passed and the watch case manufacturers formed a boycott against duebers company. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number. Dueberhampden responded with a line of very stylish and innovative models. We carry all available brands of current and discontinued watch material including crystals. The item hampden dueber pocket watch gr 109 16s 15j iwc supreme gold filled case tags. The elisha whittelsey collection, the elisha whittelsey fund, 1954. The dueber hampden watch company was an american watch manufacturing company. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Previous to this year, the firm actually consisted of two separate companies. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches.
Its hard to believe a 106 year old watch could keep such good time. The dueberhampden watch company was an important employer in canton, ohio during the early 1920s. 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. 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. What is the value of a 1907 hampton dueber pocket watch in. The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial. Dueberhampden timepieces were known for consistent quality and reliability as well as their stunning gold cases. Dueber founded the dueber watch case company in cincinnati, ohio to manufacture cases for fine watches.
Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers and. The outside is engraved with initials and opens up to the mechanical side of the watch. They introduced the first watch movement to the market with 23 jewels. In 1886, dueber, who had been making cases for the hampden watch company, purchased a controlling interest in the company. Checking the references listed in the hampden watch co. Hampden gold plated antique pocket watches for sale ebay. That period of time coincided with the rise of the pocket watch in american society. It was intended to be a special lifelong keepsake for my military son. Note that the hampden watch company was acquired by john c. Although it is not marked, i believe this to be gold filled.
This pocket watch in good running condition has a current value of. 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 25, 2017 dueberhampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. This example is a model known as the man ofashion and it was produced in 1929. 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. A short video of my prized 1906 hampdendueber model gen.
Jan 08, 2017 this is a 1907 hampden hunter case goldfilled not gold pocket watch. New listing antique hampden pocket watch 16s william mckinley 21 jewel adj 5p gjs usa runs. Dec 19, 2017 dueber special pocket watch serial numbers download 7984cf4209 our catalog. All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. Hampden movements were frequently offered factory fitted into dueber cases. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Over the years, weve discovered that our customers have some common questions about their vintage and antique watches. Hampden pocket watch if you look carefully, you can see screw marks on the rim of the case around the movement that indicate that this case used to hold a different watch. Get the best deals on hampden gold plated antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online. Dueber watch co watches are made using swiss made movement and steel cases. Make offer hampden the dueber watch co pocket watch 18s 11 jewels runs. This will go over to hampden dueber my pocket watch site but its generally worth knowing. We offer the best service in the watch material business.
My information comes from the comlete price guide to watches compiled by cooksey shugart. 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. 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. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend make an offer newsletters. The dueber watch co swiss mechanical working molly stark dueberhampden railway pocket watch. It was given to him when he was very young and he retired several years ago so it isnt young. Fantastic 16s hampden dueber railroad pocket watch. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Get the best deal for hampden antique pocket watches from the largest online. Dueber special pocket watch serial numbers download 7984cf4209 our catalog. 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.
Dueber had been manufacturing watch cases since 1864 and bought controlling interest in a case company in about 1886. Some sites that i recommend for selling are local, local, ebay and local. In 1923 the company changed its name to dueberhampden watch company. Antique pocket watch, hampden dueber, engraved, ladies pocket watch.
Get the best deals on antique pocket watches hampden 16 pocket watch. Many hampden watches are still repairable, but hampden parts are becoming harder and harder to find. The dueberhampden watch company was at the forefront of innovations in the american watch manufacturing industry. Hampden despite its many name changes over its interesting history, is quite collectible today among pocket and wrist watch enthusiasts. Antique pocket watches hampden 16 pocket watch for sale ebay. For a few years only, the companys products bore the hybrid dueberhampden brand. Get the best deals on hampden antique pocket watches with 15.
Get the best deals on hampden gold plated antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. Mozart founded the company in providence, rhode island. It arrived 6 months ago with a shattered crystal but in semiworking order. Antique hampden pocket watch repair, mechanical hampden. Dueber watch company is an american owned brand featuring highquality pocket watches. Antique 1917 hampden 21j dueber solid 14k gold pocket. Make offer hampden the dueber watch co pocket watch 18s 11. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend. At about this time an antitrust law was passed and the watch case manufacturers formed a boycott against dueber. Oct 02, 2014 the dueber hampden watch company was an important employer in canton, ohio during the early 1920s.
This pocket watch features a silver tone metal case and a white face marked american watch with roman numerals circling. Dueberhampden watch company, dueberhampden watch works went. The dueber hampden watch company was at the forefront of innovations in the american watch manufacturing industry. 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. Just wanted to show you guys some pics of my latest repaired acquisition, a dueberhampden wm. From that point it was known as the dueber or dueberhampden watch company, and it soon became one of the most popular watch producers in the country. In 1931, the first state watch factory produced pocket watches that were presented at a ceremonial meeting. Dueber hampden model 307 pocket watch may 02, 2008. For fast and efficient service, send your next parts order to casker. Today, dueber watch company is an american owned brand featuring highquality pocket watches. He went bankrupt in 1927 and sold all of the watch making equipment to amtorg, a russian company.
Hampden antique pocket watches with 15 jewels for sale ebay. Dueber hampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. Hampden dueber pocket watches appear in 5 different sizes, and many models. Dueber hampden timepieces were known for consistent quality and reliability as well as their stunning gold cases. Antique pocket watch, hampden dueber, engraved, ladies. Dueberhampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. The case does not have 14k anywhere so is the mark dueber warranted 20 years solid 14k. The hampden watch company was originally known as the mozart watch company. The elisha whittelsey collection, the elisha whittelsey fund, 1954 accession number.
I am pleased to post a link to a publication from a friend and dedicated researcher, mr. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Dueber in 1888, so some hampden watches are marked dueber watch company. Dueberhampden molly stark gold filled pocket watch. Dueberhampden man o fashion 1929 waterstone watches. The item hampden dueber pocket watch gr 109 16s 15j iwc supreme gold filled case ticking is in sale since tuesday, june 18, 2019.
Dates of manufacture according to serial number and other. Dueber watch case serial numbers showing of 3 messages. Help with dueber case marking solid or gf the ebay community. The exterior of the case is adorned with an etched ornate design and is monogrammed itl. In order to remain in business, dueber bought the hampden watch co.
The dueberhampden watch company formally organized in 1923. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Hampden swan ladies pocket watch, monogram ajp, etched, gold filled. They stayed separate until about 1925 when the companies were legally merged. This pocket watch features a gold filled case and gold filled fob. Jan 02, 2014 serial number 7607, puts it near april, 1890. Dueber model in both 17j and 21j, the dueber watch company in 17 jewel, the hampden. 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. Mar 01, 2012 a short video of my prized 1906 hampden dueber model gen.
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