Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. Dueber pocket watch, swiss made movement, high polished chrome plated steel case 312110. It is normal to compare the cost of servicing and repairing a pocket watch to the value of that watch as a collectable in order to decide whether or not to have the work done. 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.
The dueber hampden watch company was at the forefront of innovations in the american watch manufacturing industry. 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. Apr 03, 2011 a fellow named john dueber was making watch cases in 1864 and about 22 years later he bought a controlling interest in a case company. Elgin full hunter silver antique pocket watches for sale. They introduced the first watch movement to the market with 23 jewels. Dueber had been manufacturing watch cases since 1864 and bought controlling interest in a case company in about 1886. There is a serial number on the case as well which is a 20 year dueber which is badly worn. Watch service is probably going to cost a lot more than the watch is worth as a collectable item. This pocket watch features a silver tone metal case and a white face marked american watch with roman numerals circling. In 1864, john dueber founded the dueber watch case company in newport, kentucky. Dueber special railway swiss mechanical pocket watch, satin.
The leading offensive lineman on the championship team, henke was one of the teams biggest stars. When wadsworth got killed off, a few models were produced by. Today, dueber watch company is an american owned brand featuring highquality pocket. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number table. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. The serial number must be off the movement of the watch where the gears are, not off the case. Comments for gold content of 1888 elgin pocket watch with. Folks we have very special offering for your consideration in this elgin national watch company pocket watch circa 1885. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Jun 19, 2012 elgin 188485 pocket watch ls stem wind dueber gold filled size 18 hunting case stay safe and healthy. Apr 19, 2020 elgin model 5 17 jewels 18s 336 grade pocket watch w dueber 14k gold filled caseelgin watch co model 5 pocket watch movement serial 22375377. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. Antique 1887 elgin iii dueber silverine pocket watch with chain now 25% off. Dueber watch in antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Dueber special railway swiss mechanical pocket watch, satin chrome open face case, assembled in usa. This neat old elgin pocket watch runs for a few seconds then stops. Rockford watch co, illinois pocket watch 18s 9j dueber silverine case 1876 circa this is one of those fine large old rockford pocket watches. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend make an offer newsletters. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. In order to remain in business, dueber bought the hampden watch co. I know that it has a movement sn 4608783, the case says dueber 25 year gaurantee its sn is 11225098. Taylor 15j true train railroad adj pocket watch dueber case. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial. Mozart founded the company in providence, rhode island. Fine jewelry and timepieces by cowans auctions issuu. 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.
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Elgin national watch company in the spring of 1864 half a dozen ambitious chicago businessmen decided that if massachusetts could build a factory that built watches illinois could, too. Germany made elgin pocket watch 18 size pocket watch mainspring ja101. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. Dueber stainless steel chrome plated pocket watch chain 3548w 548wlc. New listing 1928 elgin 345 17j open face pocket watch dueber 10k gf case works 64. The dueberhampden watch company was an american watch manufacturing company. This firm manufactured cases that held the internal workings of watches. The dueber hampden watch company was an american watch manufacturing company. The movement is also sometimes called the watch works. Elgin 188485 pocket watch ls stem wind dueber gold filled. Get the best deals on dueber watch in antique pocket watches. Antique 10k gold filled dueber case elgin pocket watch s not. Dueber watch case serial numbers showing of 3 messages. Advance, age, atlas watch co california watch, the chief model, the convertible model, the h.
In 1931, the first state watch factory produced pocket watches that were presented at a ceremonial meeting. Dueber special pocket watch serial numbers swimaspoy. Antique pocket watches with 15 jewels for sale ebay. The dueber watch case company was an important employer in canton, ohio during the late 1800s and the early 1900s. Welcome to our little catalog, its a work in progress and no doubt will never be 100% completed. Elgin pocket watch in gold dueber case nawcc message board. Elgin dueber pocket watch with white roman dial, second hand, 42mm case and good running condition. He was a conductor for railroad passenger service back in the 1900 30s. Make offer elgin pocket watch coin silver hunter case size 18 c. We also feature pocket watch glass display domes, and pocket watch chains. In 1886, dueber, who had been making cases for the hampden watch company, purchased a controlling interest in the company. This pocket watch features a dueber hunting case cover with floral engravings and the letter b monogram on front and a star pattern to reverse. Also the names that are marked on the movement have been. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts.
Nice 16size dueber 25year gold filled hunting case. Elgin national pocket watch, dueber silverine, 8636096, 3h x 2 1. At about this time an antitrust law was passed and the watch case manufacturers formed a boycott against dueber. Elgin 14k sold gold ornately engraved ladies antique pocket watch manual winding. Retail window these are dates that we have seen the models advertised, its to provide an idea of how common a model might be. Hampden pocket watch with dueber warranted 25 year case, 10479491, with biltmore, canton, o 17 jewel works, 3361737, 6 size. Beautiful vintage 10k gold filled elgin dueber 17 jewels open. Pristine antique elgin pocket watch key wind and key set. Dueber founded the dueber watch case company in cincinnati, ohio to manufacture cases for fine watches. The item 1889 elgin size 18s pocket watch dueber double hinged open face case runs great is in sale since sunday, january 5, 2020. Dueber pocket watch case serial number metricsrevizion.
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. The dueber special grade of case was a goldfilled case. Dueber watch co gold plated hunting case pocket watch with. The pocket watch was also a symbol of prestige and status few could afford. It took almost 30 boxcars to remove all the equipment when it left canton in 1931 along with 21 former employees of dueber hampden. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. This early design was prior to the advent of the stem set and stem wind function. The online database for the elgin watch company can tell you a great deal of information about your watch, based on just the serial number off the movement. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. If you have a quartz watch, one that uses a battery, one with a logo, instead of the name elgin on the dial, or anything made after around 1965, then you are pretty much out of luck. Has lever slot filed for a grade 575, which is probably what it once housed. Unfortunately for mozart, this company soon failed, but in 1867, he reorganized. Twilight princess pc download dueber special pocket watch serial numbers case serial number the online database for the elgin watch company can tell you a great deal of information about your watch, based on just the serial number off the movement. This elgin pocket watch was presented to henke following the championship season.
The exterior of the case is adorned with an etched ornate design and is monogrammed itl. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The elgin national watch company was founded in 1864 in elgin, illinois as the national watch company, and some of the organizers were later to become the some of the biggest names in the american watch industry. Dueber pocket watch dueber was used as a trade name used on pocket watch movements manufacturered by hampden. All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. Ive found some rumors stating that dueber was selling 14k gold plated or filled cases as 14k solid gold, but this isnt true.
Dueber limited edition pocket watch, swiss made mechanical. It is in a dueber champion case marked dueber champion and 14k stamped. Inside the back cover it is marked dueber warranted 20 year and has the number 11182798. The watch is very clean and in excellent working order. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hampden pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. I am pleased to post a link to a publication from a friend and dedicated researcher, mr. Raymond lever set dueber case 14k gold special 1890 18for sale is a used elgin natl watch co.
Dueber pocket watch with swiss made mechanical movement. About this time an antitrust law was passed and the watch case manufacturers formed a boycott against dueber. The dueber watch case company provided the casings to watch manufacturers. Beautifully crafted dueber case with initials kae engraved on the front and katie a.
He went bankrupt in 1927 and sold all of the watch making equipment to amtorg, a russian company. Elgin ladies yellow gold ornately engraved antique manual. The hampden watch company was originally known as the mozart watch company. Franklin illinois 16s12s0s pg 61 242k ny standard and tavannes pg dh01 3k dueber hampden watches pg dh02 175k hampden 18s pg dh03 141k hampden 16s pg dh04 5k hampden 16s pg dh05 2k hampden 12s pg dh06 98k hampden 12s. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend.
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