One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. Not running as balance seems to be rubbing on something. See 3 more add to collection add to collection please create an account, or log in here. The chain is 8 inches in length with a spring ring. Get the best deals on hampden lever antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial. Vintage hampden 14k gold scalloped case pocket watch. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number. Hampden lever antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Serial number 176046 which references the early 1900s. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hampden pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. This analog watch is high utility which has handles. Hampden pocket watch, pocketwatches, pocketwatch, oldwatch.
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Hampden 14k yellow gold scalloped case vintage pocket watch manual winding. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket. 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. Welcome to the forum, that is a nice heirloom and story. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend. In 1886, dueber, who had been making cases for the hampden watch company, purchased a controlling interest in the company. Elgin, hamilton, hampden, howard, illinois, new york standard, rockford, seth thomas, south bend and waltham. Antique world globe maps earth continents hemispheres vintage charts 2 inch circles collage sheet decoupage sheets instant download 035. Antique pocket watches hampden 16 pocket watch for sale ebay. Elaborately engraved 14k yellow gold scalloped case. For fast and efficient service, send your next parts order to casker. Pocket watch dials american watch and pocket watch mainsprings mainsprings for american manufactures. The watches produced in the canton factory had the names hampden watch company, the letters hwco, john c.
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The serial number on the watch has nothing to do with a. Get the best deal for hampden antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. The item antique hampden gold fill pocket watch sn 988531 ca. Get the best deals on antique pocket watches hampden 16 pocket watch when you shop the largest online selection at. Hunter, 14kt yellow gold engraved on both sides, measures 54mm in diameter, case number 0156659. Mozart founded the company in providence, rhode island. Mechanical with manual winding, serial number 1444854. The inside of the inside cover says dueber warranted 20 years. How to open hampden pocket watches our everyday life.
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Founded in springfield, massachusetts, the hampden watch company manufactured fine pocket watches from 1877 until the company was sold and relocated to russia in 1927. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. My information comes from the comlete price guide to watches compiled by cooksey shugart. Developing innovative watch designs since the late 19th century, hampden pocket watches honored the traditions of american time telling while also celebrating innovation. 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. Everyone thought it was a piece of costume jewelry. 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. I figured that id pass along a bit of information about hampden. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket. Antique 1909 hampden gold pocket watch, elegant feminine engraved hampden gold pocket watch with chain and display container happymemories4you 5 out of 5. Balance staffs for american watches pocket watch crowns stems for american cases sleeves for american pocket watch cases. This pocket watch features a gold filled case and gold filled fob.
View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. Hampden produced some very fine quality watches, and introduced the first 16 size, 23 jewel movement made in america. Jun 25, 2012 my great grandfathers one hundred year old dueber hampden pocket watch duration. We carry all available brands of current and discontinued watch material including crystals. The hampden pocket watch company began its existence as the mozart watch company in 1864. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted. Welcome to watch crystal warehouse please be sure to scroll down to read our instruction pages on how to measure balance staffs, jewels, and watch crystals before ordering. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Mega rare antique 18s rail road 23j hampden new railway gold. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. We specialize in antique pocket watches and clocks and we also offer select wrist watch parts. Unfortunately for mozart, this company soon failed, but in 1867, he reorganized. Dueber founded the dueber watch case company in cincinnati, ohio to manufacture cases for fine 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. White enamel with painted roman numerals and blued steel hands. Antique hampden pocket watch repair, mechanical hampden. I dont know of an online resource for hampden watches. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. I have a hampdendueber gold pocket watch with the name molly stark is printed on the works. Time piece shoppe quality antique vintage watch repair by joel trenalone. I figured that id pass along a bit of information about hampden timepieces, as their history and their watches are a great american success story. Make offer antique 1923 art deco style 12s pocket watch serviced w chain goldfilled case 1897 hampden, dueber watch co.
Hampden full hunter lever antique pocket watches for sale. In order to remain in business, dueber bought the hampden watch co. Today, many of the watches made by this company are collector items. This watch features a mint original scarce hampden dial with keyhole hands. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. Get the best deals on hampden antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. The hampden looks to be a 16s model 1 grade 107 with the d star in flag indicating hampden having been bought by dueber at the time. Sc9 antique hampden watch co pocket watch for is available on hibid.
We offer the best service in the watch material business. If you collect hampden watches, youll appreciate knowing more about the company history. Hampden 2468906 pocket watch canton railroad movement. Hampden pocket watch general stark offered through go. Apr 04, 2012 i have a hampden dueber gold pocket watch with the name molly stark is printed on the works.
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