Get the best deals on hampden antique pocket watches with 15 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. The model change from 4 to 6 didnt change the quality of the movement, theyre both equally good. What is the value of my hampden pocket watch with 17 jewels. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. In 1891 hampden designed, manufactured and introduced the first 23 jewel pocket watch made in america. Is a hampdendueber gold pocket watch with molly stark printed on it, an antique.
Gold filled case the case is very nice and has a stag engraved on the back cover, no dents or dings. Dueber hampden 21 jewel pocket watch, circa 1912 ebth. In 1923, the two businesses merged to become the dueberhampden watch company. This pocket watch is in very good running condition and it keeps very good time. Ive taken down notes on all the markings, but i dont know what they mean. In pushing its line of 17 jewel watches, hampden started a jewel count escalation that, over the next ten years, resulted in 21 and 23 jewel watches becoming commonplace. Original hamilton railroad yellow gold filled bar over crown 16 size pocket watch case with glass crystal. Raymond watch always referred to what is now known as an 18 size, 15 jewel, grade 69 watch.
In order to remain in business, dueber bought the hampden watch co. The 19 jewel hampden grade is railway, not special railway. Find the perfect deal for antique pocket watches with 23 jewels with free shipping on many items at ebay. Hampden antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for sale ebay. Oct 01, 20 what is the value of my hampden pocket watch with 17 jewels. I have an antique deuber special pocket watch inscribed with a name and the date 1904. Dueberhampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. Most of the watches will be within a few seconds a day, but a few may be up to a few minutes a day.
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. Head 1mile south of the i80il47 interchange on il47, then west 12 mile on bedford rd us6. This is part of a collection of more than 125 pocket watches. A lesser quality watch would only be made with a few jewels. Reflux spirits saddles thermometer for sale collectible. Postworld war i vintage hamilton pocket watches, designed for the elite, feature expensive mechanical parts, including gold screws, wheel sets, and cases. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hampden pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Celebrating over 90 years of tradition as americas oldest watch manufacturer.
Next, search the heritage auctions archives to find the value of similar items sold at auction. Pocketwatches hampden railway special 23j tt movement. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Get the best deals on hampden antique pocket watches with 23 jewels when you shop the largest online. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. Nawcc chapter 149 early american watch club data base. Hampden takes pride in every partnership and program we develop. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. It is fairly simple to confirm a watch is a waltham pocket watch and to identify the model and manufacturing date. Buy hampden pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. We carry all available brands of current and discontinued watch material including crystals. My latest find, hampden 105 21 jewel nawcc message board.
This hampden pocket watch has a double sunken dial and with a blank back. Value guide for estate and antique jewelry heritage auctions. The right to download and store or output pages and pictures from this web site is granted to users for their personal use only. Hampden dueber watch co pocket watch 21 jewel movement. Eventually they introduced 17 jewel watches, then 21 jewel and finally 23 jewel for their top of the line. For example, the only railroad grade pocket watch that elgin was making in the 1950s was the grade 571, and they didnt start selling the b. The higher the quality of the watch, the more jewels it will have. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. Antique pocket watches with 23 jewels for sale ebay. Dueber brought the dueber watch case company and hampden watch co. The dial is enamel and it is signed hampden watch co. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
Hamden 23j 16s special railway grade 104 pocket watch. This case would be great for 16 size hamilton 992bs, 950. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. Pocket watch auction online onlyfriday, january 25, 2019 at 12. Hampden pocket watch grade 104 sr gold filled size 18. I have a hampden watch co pocket watch to sell for a customer. Head 1 mile south of the i80il47 interchange on il47, then west 12 mile on bedford rd us6 to location. The front cover has a raised shield, the back cover is engraved with a masted ship sailing past a town. Mens pocket watch mechanical gold case full hunter handwinding chain luxury. Hampden vintage pocket watch 12s 15j gr 304 mod 5 c. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. It features a open face silver tone case marked dueber and hampden. Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 19001909, 19101919.
Mechanical pocket watch gold face handwinding classic design present. Hamilton 17 jewel, model 956, nickel, 34 plate, gold jewel settings, damaskeened, adjusted, hampden 17 jewel, nickel, full plate, gold lettering and jewel settings. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. Find the value of estate jewelry and vintage and custom jewelry easy as 1 23.
Get the best deals on hampden antique pocket watches with 21 jewels when you. Get the best deals on hampden antique pocket watches with 23 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. This is a hampden 18 size, 17 jewel pocket watch with john duber movement. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. Hampden watch company the hampden watch company originated in springfield, massachusetts in 1887 and later moved to canton, ohio in 1889. Hampden 23 jewels pocket watch, 14k gold jun 22, 2007. All material contained on this site 20072020 daves watch parts and tools and may not be copied without permission. May 23, 2010 hampden new railway 23 jewel pocket watch. In the early 1940s hamilton introduced their completely new 992b 21jewel and 950b 23 jewel 16size railroad watches with the newly developed elinvar extra alloy hairspring that was far superior to the earlier elinvar alloy. Two south bend 12 size pocket series 429 watches runners case. The dueberhampden watch company was an american watch manufacturing company. Check the list for examples of jewelry that heritage auctions seeks for consignment.
Get the best deal for hampden antique pocket watches with 23 jewels from the largest online selection at. 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. Is a hampden dueber gold pocket watch with molly stark printed on it, an antique. Get the best deal for hampden antique pocket watches from the largest. Hampden pocket watch repair i specialize in the repair and restoration of early american and swiss pocket watches, including hampden pocket watches and am happy for your visit here today. Hampden 16 size 23 jewel listing by henry burgell hampden jewel listing by henry burgell hampden adjustment listing by henry burgell hampden tutone listing by henry burgell illinois washington watch company private labels by fred hansen jr potomac by fred hansen jr. Waltham 23 jewel vanguard updown railroad pocket watch. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. This piece is a 21 jeweled movement by the dueber watch co and is marked 2486105. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. I have an antique deuber special pocket watch inscribed with. Then brush between gears and in jewel holes with a small coarse. Boss goldfilled openface case, doublesunk enamel dial with seconds dial.
The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. In 1931, the first state watch factory produced pocket watches that were. Up for sale is a beautiful 18s hampden two tone 23 jewels pocket watch. Any other reproduction, by any means mechanical or electronic without the express written permission of pieces of time, llc is strictly prohibited. Please look closely at the pictures and take advantage of our open house.
It was made in 1902 and has a very nice rail road grade 23 jewel movement, that is in excellent condition and runs great and keeps very good time. The plastic lens has discoloured over the years but is acceptable. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. The collector had attached a tag to most describing what the watch was. Pocket watch auction onlineonly lots begin to close tuesday, july 23, 2019 at 12. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Wadsworth pilot case serial numbers lastflighthhs diary. In 1927, falling sales led to the company going into receivership.
Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number. Watches by hourminsec products pocket watches hampden. Hamilton 16 size, side swing out, hampden 18 size, base metal, vertical engraving on the back screw down cover dial. Either side of the case has a crystal over the dial and movements, also known as a salesmans case. These minimize friction and subsequent wear on the inner watch mechanism. Every watch i accept for restoration is fully disassembled. In 1923, the two businesses merged to become the dueber hampden watch company. Waltham vangaurd 23 jewel open face pocket watch etsy. Hampden 23j railway mens fancy case running pocket watch. Antique hampden pocket watch repair, mechanical hampden. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Hampden, while less popular than the other major brands offered many fine pocket watch grades. Hampden pocket watch john hancock 21 jewel size 18 gold filled.
In 1896 an 18size, 23 jewel special railway grade was introduced, and in 1900 an 18size, 21 jewel special railway grade was introduced. 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. Hampden pocket watch what do inside markings indicate. By 1890, the company was producing quality watches, and introduced the first size 16, 23 jewel movement made in america. It has a charming look with roman numerals, blued steel hands and an outer minute track. Hampden 23 jewel two tone special railway 16 size case. Pocketwatches hampden railway special 23j tt movement item. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. Jewel setting warming tools jewel pushers and jeweling tools lathe tools. I have a hampden 17 jewel pocket watch with deuber 20 year warranty printed. I would call that a keeper, i believe hampden made the first 23 jewel american pocket watch in 18 and 16 sizes, prompting mr. Hampden pocket watch grade 104 sr gold filled size 18 hunter case 23 jewel. Unfollow vintage pocket watch swiss 17 jewels to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Find great deals on ebay for hampden pocket watch and elgin pocket watch. The item hampden new railway 23 jewel adjusted 1902 original hampden display case is in sale since monday, january 6, 2020. Hampden new railway 23 jewel hunter watch nawcc message. Hampden mechanical handwinding antique pocket watches for. The hampden pocket watch started with 15 jeweled models in their early railroad watches, 15 jewels being the minimum standard for a railroad grade. Request a free appraisal from the experts at heritage auctions. The possibilities are endless and together we can make great things happen. For zip files, pdfs, or spreadsheets, enter text like download this in the reply box and then doubleclick to highlight it.
Nice running waltham 23 jewel vanguard open face railroad pocket watch. Hampden produced some very fine quality watches, and introduced the first 16 size, 23 jewel movement made in america. Casker is a leading supplier of hampden and other brand pocket watch parts to professional horologists. Learn to repair and restore mechanical pocket and wrist watches. A rare and beautiful collectible, hampden watch co.
Hampden antique pocket watches with 23 jewels for sale ebay. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Nov 15, 20 my great grandfathers one hundred year old dueber hampden pocket watch duration. Webb c ball to put out an add saying that anything over 17 or 19 jewels was like putting on them on smokestack, it wasnt long before he was jeweling the smokestack. If your watch isnt in poor condition as most 70 year old watches are, expect to pay less. In 1925, john dueber sold the company to walter vrettman. Pocket watch 2 plates of gold 21 jewel 4053001 works great. Developing innovative watch designs since the late 19th century, hampden pocket watches honored the traditions of american time telling while also celebrating innovation. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number table. 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. Vintage open face hampden rail road 23 jewel grade no.
Hampden pocket watch john hancock 21 jewel size 18 gold filled case serviced. Eventually they introduced 17 jewel watches, then 21 jewel and finally 23. The right to download and store images, text or pages from this site is granted to users for their personal use only. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Antique pocket watches hampden 16 pocket watch for sale ebay. 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.
The following pricing is a guideline of what your pocket watch may need to again become a beautiful and dependable daily companion. Gold 1915 burlington 19 jewel railroad pocket watch 16s montgomery dial antique. If you would like to add insurance, certified mail, or other options, please let me know. Also, would i be able to get a answered by a verified antique expert. We offer the best service in the watch material business. Hampden 17 jewel pocket watch size 16 wm mckinley running.
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