The william mckinley grade was a thin, 16 size watch introduced in 1902 or 1903. Historic photo of venable hall and students at hampdensydney college in 1890. The hampden family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number table. Apr 04, 2012 i have a hampden dueber gold pocket watch with the name molly stark is printed on the works.
View and download lists of nonprofit companies in hampden county ma with statistics on assets, income, revenues, 501c classifications, form 990s. Get the best deal for antique pocket watches from the largest online. Welcome to the forum, that is a nice heirloom and story. We carry all available brands of current and discontinued watch material including crystals. The dueberhampden watch company was an american watch manufacturing company. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. In 1891 there were 8 hampden families living in cornwall.
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. By the late 1800s, hampden, along with its neighbor woodberry, produced 80% of the worlds cotton duck a type of cotton product used for sails. The hampden historical society meets the 4 th monday. Thick seams and a rugged, handmade appearance give these loafers from sperry topsider an adventurous personality all their own. Shop sperry mens hampden venetian loafer online at. Hampden takes pride in every partnership and program we develop. 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. Hampden is a neighborhood located in northern baltimore, maryland, united states. Hampden pocket watch with dueber warranted 25 year case, 10479491, with biltmore, canton, o 17 jewel works, 3361737, 6 size. Hampden dueber pocket watch information nawcc message board. Hampden pocket watch what do inside markings indicate. In continuous operation since november 10, 1775, hampden sydney is the tenth oldest college in the united states. Hampdendueber pocket watch with molly stark printed.
In 1931, the first state watch factory produced pocket watches that were presented at a ceremonial meeting in. The hampden pocket watch company, the company history and list of serial numbers for easy reference. The most hampden families were found in the usa in 1880. Dueber founded the dueber watch case company in cincinnati, ohio to manufacture cases for fine watches. Apr 24, 2015 i just received my greatgrandfathers hampden pocket watch in the mail and had a couple of questions about getting it going again. Everything is an accident he applies to hampden because an old brochure for it falls out of a jacket pocket, and yet telling the story makes it appear destined.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. Celebrating over 90 years of tradition as americas oldest watch manufacturer. The mozart watch company was originally organized by don j mozart and a group of investors in providence, rhode island in 1864 in october 1867 the company reorganized as the new york watch company and moved to a one story brick plant in springfield, ma. Pdf digital download practice basswood board patterns practicing chip carving and. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The mozart watch company was originally organized by don j mozart and a group of investors in providence, rhode island in 1864.
How to open hampden pocket watches our everyday life. Everyone thought it was a piece of costume jewelry. In october 1867 the company reorganized as the new york watch company and moved to a one story brick plant in springfield. 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. Hampden watch company, springfield, ma, later canton, oh mozart and new york watch companies. Casker is a leading supplier of hampden and other brand pocket watch parts to professional horologists. We offer the best service in the watch material business. Opening the case of a hampden or dueber hampden pocket watch for repair is a simple process that can be completed in one to two minutes. For fast and efficient service, send your next parts order to casker. 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. Nov 15, 20 green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds.
Roughly triangular in shape, it is bounded to the east by the neighborhood wyman park, to the north by roland park at 40th and 41st street, to the west by the jones falls expressway, and to the south by the neighborhood remington. I have a hampden watch co pocket watch to sell for a customer. The history of the people and places that involved with this brand. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number. 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. The possibilities are endless and together we can make great things happen. Vintage hampden 14k gold running ladies pocket watch. Hampden despite its many name changes over its interesting history, is quite collectible today among pocket and wrist watch enthusiasts. I am pleased to post a link to a publication from a friend and dedicated researcher, mr. Mckinley serial number 2,802,801 was built in about 1909.
May 23, 2010 hampden new railway 23 jewel pocket watch. Jul 31, 2016 1922 ad watch pocket elgin hampden illinois new york cottage montauk dueber. Hampden pocket watch serial numbers use this table to look up the serial number of your hampden pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Cornwall had the highest population of hampden families in 1891.
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. Hi everyone, this is my first time on site, hoping someone can tell me something about a pocket watch i picked up at estate sale ser no. The front cover has a raised shield, the back cover is engraved with a masted ship sailing past a town. This pocket watch features a gold filled case and gold filled fob. Hampden produced some very fine quality watches, and introduced the first 16 size, 23 jewel movement made in america. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. Arnold, nawcc, columbia, pa, 1997 may still be available see heart of america press, w. Antique hampden pocket watch repair, mechanical hampden.
Hampdens history is closely linked to nearby woodberry, just west of the jones falls and former home to a booming textile industry that flourished from the early 1800s into the early 20th century, when mills here manufactured most of the worlds cotton duck, or sailcloth. In 1886, dueber, who had been making cases for the hampden watch company, purchased a controlling interest in the company. Dueberhampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. A hippocket guide to etiquette for the hampdensydney man, by thomas h. Hampden history hampden originated in 1802 as a group of homes built for workers in the mills located in the jones falls valley. This was about 36% of all the recorded hampden s in the uk. Buy hampden pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Hampden antique pocket watches with 15 jewels for sale ebay.
Hampden village merchants association hampden history. Make offer 1879 hampden pocket watch coin silver case grade woolworth swing out case 1897 hampden, dueber watch co. In order to remain in business, dueber bought the hampden watch co. Ten reasons why we love donna tartts the secret history. 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.
The watch was named after president william mckinley, who had been assassinated a few years earlier. Unfollow hampden pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ive taken down notes on all the markings, but i dont know what they mean. Dueberhampden watch company, dueberhampden watch works went. The hampden pocket watch company made some special models, or grades. The values and quailty of the watches they made over almost a 70 year period vary greatly, with some being worth only dollars, while other more rare examples being worth hundreds, and even thousands of dollars. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Make offer rare antique 18s ny standard watch co pocket watch chronograph mint serviced 1890s antique new york standard watch co. 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.
In 1930, amtorg trading corporation purchased the dueber hampden watch company together with all of the manufacturing equipment, parts on hand, and work in progress, in order to build a factory in russia. To all those who follow the story of dueberhampden watch works. According to information in the book the hampden watch co. About this time an antitrust law was passed and the watch case manufacturers formed a boycott against duebers company. Hampden historical society historical information town of.
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