Watch is a center bridge plate open face movement with engineturned engraved nickel finish. The only flaw to this one is a spot on the cuvette where some idiot had filed it to see if it was gold filled. Only a few years ago and before the advent of the microlaser gold fusing technology, such case repairs, especially on gold plated and gold filled watch cases were nearly impossible to perform due to the risky necessity of heating an entire bimetallic case. The high cost of gold meant that a large part of the cost of a gold watch was due to the cost of the metal in its case, which is also why so many gold watches have been stripped of their cases over the centuries. The evidence ive gathered still leaves it up in the air, and im looking for a definitive answer.
One of them is a large hunters case and has a dog on it, and the watch is a waltham riverside but i cannot find any markings as if it is solid gold or not. Servicing and overhaul of vintage hampden pocket watches restoration of wind. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. My search on the net has come up with mixed results. Two south bend 12 size pocket series 429 watches runners case. Rare antique omega 12s gold plated pocket watch running strong. Up for auction is an antique 12s hampden gold filled hunter pocket watch. This is a hampden molly stark pocket watch manufactured in 1903. John hampden, english parliamentary leader famous for his opposition to king charles i over ship money, an episode in the controversies that ultimately led to the english civil wars. Mar 03, 2015 hampden 16 size pocket watch for auction. The material used for the case may affect value whether it was gold, gold filled or base metal, but the movement itself is the most important.
The case paper in the back is a nice thing to still have, but it is not rare to have it either. Pocket watches vary greatly in price depending on the movement, dial. Hampden pocket watch fine timepieces online auction. This is the manufacturers guarantee of quality and is an indication that the gold. Hampden double sunk porcelain dial with some hairlines and chips. You may see on some cases the word guaranteed see left or warranted. Antique hampden 14k gold filled hunting case pocket watch.
I cant find out if this is gold filled or proper 14k gold. Dueber hampden 10k gold filled fancy case running pocket. Hampden solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Hampden 18s, 11 j, key wind set, hunter gold filled case. Hampden pocket watch john hancock 21 jewel size 18 gold.
Molly stark hampden pocket watch, lever set, yellow gold. Because they were made by a smaller company, new collectors may find hampdens to be a good place to start. Ohio made hampden open face 15 jewel roman numeral dial gold filled case. A hampden watch co gold filled open face railway pocket watch, made in usa in 1920. Antique 6s hampden gold filled hunter case pocket watch. Dueber watch case manufacturing co a thumbnail description the history of the dueber watch case manufacturing co is told in from springfield to moscow. The watch runs and is in good condition, but not guaranteed to keep perfect time, being sold as is. Dueber hampden 10k gold filled fancy case running pocket watch. Ostensibly practical gadgets such as a watch winding key, vesta case, or a cigar cutter also appeared on watch. Antique hampden pocket watch fancy gold filled 6s original paper label runs a27. Gold filled case the case is very nice and has a stag engraved on the back cover, no dents or dings. Antique hampden gold filled hunter case pocket watch, 1911.
Hampden produced some very fine quality watches, and introduced the first 16 size, 23 jewel movement made in america. If the watch is gold in color, it could be karat gold solid gold, gold filled or gold plated, or it could be a completely non gold yellowcolored metal. Good overall used condition but please look at photos for most accurate description. Up for auction is a antique 16s hampden gold filled hunter pocket watch.
Hampden pocket watch has been serviced and is keeping very good time. Hampden gold filled hunter case pocket watch, 1911 ebth. Indepth contact information when youre further interested in having me pass along my impressions and recommendations about the servicing and repair of your american or swiss pocket watch, i look forward to learning more about your watch and specifically its current condition. A gold filled watch case is constructed like a sandwich. Get the best deals on hampden full hunter gold plated antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Hunter cases cases with the lid on the front are not rare. The white enamel dial has black arabic numerals with outer minute divisions and outer red 560minute numbers. The watch has a 7 jewel movement that is marked molly stark canton, o. Apr 28, 2018 1903 hampden molly stark 7 jewel pocket watch for auction. Also as he indicated, there are no known records relating dueber case serial numbers to dates or grades of cases. The movement of this hamilton watch is hand wound caliber 770 with 22 jewels vintage mens hamilton quartz watch swiss 9114 wr 10atm w ss band repair.
We want each of our pocket watches to represent a solid investment. Please take time to examine the photos, and inquire on any questions you may have. Vintage 1909 hampden dueber 7j gold filled hunter case pocket watch. A world war istyle hamilton 992 pocket watch, with its gold lettering and center wheels, is one of the most collected watches in the united states. Get a great deal with this online auction for a pocket watch presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. 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. Marks in watch cases hallmarks, sponsors marks, etc. The item antique 16s hampden 21 jewel pocket watch. I have a hampden 1902 watch in a dueber special case. The watch face is marked hampden and has roman numerals. Up for auction is a antique 6s hampden gold filled hunter pocket watch. Hampden molly stark 30s 7 jewels 14k gold filled pocket watch dueber. Antique hampden gold filled hunting case pocket watch. The watch grade is genl stark w17 jewel lever set movement with white jewels.
Second dial 14k yellow gold case w intricate handetched design on case. If you see 20 year guarantee or any variation of that promise on the case, its gold filled and the warranty is. Please look closely at the pictures and take advantage of our open house on thursday, february 26th to. Mar 17, 2016 this is a 1906 serial number gives me this date hampden molly stark canton, ohio hunter case watch with dueber 14k gold filled case meaning it is not gold. Postworld war i vintage hamilton pocket watches, designed for the elite, feature expensive mechanical parts, including gold screws, wheel sets, and cases. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. Antique 12s hampden 15 jewel general stark gold filled. Antique hampden 14k gold filled hunting case pocket watch, 1906. Neither of these features makes any watch really valuable. Hampden full hunter gold plated antique pocket watches. In order to remain in business, dueber bought the hampden watch co. Jan 11, 2018 hampden, canadian pacific, very rare marking for auction. Antique pocket watches hampden 16 pocket watch for sale ebay. I have a hampden 1902 watch in a dueber special case small sailboat with flowers engraved on the case.
It features a floral etched gold filled hunter case with black roman numeral hour markers against a white dial and a second subdial at 6 oclock. Monaco pocketwatch games download free for sale collectible. Similar to monaco pocketwatch games download free on ebay. The watch runs and is in good condition, not guaranteed to keep perfect time. Men grade 980, 14k gold filled men grade 980, 14k gold filled. Antique 16s hampden dueber watch co 17j gold filled hunter. How can i date a dueber watch case and identify material. The mckenna duties had a major effect on the import of swiss watches in gold cases. The watch runs and has a monogram a with a floral design and 20 year case. Dueberhampden watch company, dueberhampden watch works went. Antique waltham gold filled demi hunter pocket watch, 1912.
The serial number dates this 16 size measures about 2 in diameter or 43. Dueber established a watch case company in cincinnati, oh in the 1860s, in association with mr. Please be advised that the hampden county registry of deeds will continue to remotely accept and process recordings as we comply with the covid19 protective easures. Offered here is a very beautiful antique victorian hampden 14k gold closed face hunter case pocket watch. Single sunk dial is excellent with one minor hairline. Antique pocket watches 19001909 year of manufacture for sale. Hampden, canadian pacific, very rare marking jones and. We focus on higher quality movements and fully service the movement before we offer the watch for sale. Hampden 19 jewels 16 size railway pocket watchgf case etsy. A first cousin of oliver cromwell, hampden was educated at the university of oxford and the inner temple, london. The watch features a 14k gold filled case marked dueber special and is inscribed mamie garrison 1903. Because dueber hampden was located in stark county some feel this is the reason for naming the watch in molly starks honor. Hampden was known for making a good quality watch, however.
One crowd is saying solid gold and the other is sayong gold filled. Watch is in good shape with very light wear and beautiful engraving case has no brass and is a dueber special gold filled hunting case. Pocket watch salesman display case gold filled size 18s. Hampden 18s, 11 j, key wind set, hunter gold filled case, lakeside movt our site uses cookies to optimize your experience. The case has a thin layer of gold usually 10kt or 14kt over a base metal layer, then followed by another thin layer of gold. Serial number 1468164, dates to circa 1900, 7 jewels. Hampdendueber pocket watch with molly stark printed.
Waltham ladies pocket watch transition wristwatch, gold filled, edwardian, size 6. Hampden gold filled pocket watch silver, gold, diamond. This 1880s illinois pocket watch is housed in a gloriously periodcorrect, solid 14 karat gold dueber watch case. This is part of a collection of more than 125 pocket watches. Help with dueber case marking solid or gf the ebay community. Antique hampden gold filled hunter case pocket watch, 1907. Gruen open face verithin 10 karat gold filled pocket watch 15 jewels.
Antique hampden pocket watch repair, mechanical hampden. Size 6s hampden decorative double hunter 14k gold case. Hampden dueber 14 karat yellow gold antique open face pocket. The item hampden dueber pocket watch gr 109 16s 15j iwc supreme gold filled case ticking is in sale since tuesday, june 18, 2019. Hampden 0s fancy almost mint gold filled hunting case. Hampden open face 14 karat gold antique pocket watch grade 314 12s 21 jewel. On sale antique, pocket watch, gold filled case, movement, hampden, molly stark, dial, 30s, steampunk, jewelry, beading, supplies. Kinley 17 jewels gold filled open face pocket watch. Youll find new or used products in antique pocket watches on ebay. The dial has blued hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six.
My question is thisand i will send links to photosthe case 14k gold filled or 14k solid. Im having a bit of trouble with this dueber hampden pocket watch. A good condition antique pocket watch with 10k goldfilled hunter case,movement provided by hampden watch co,size 18,lever set,movement clean,dial is in good condition,crystal no scratch,recently serviced, serial number 636601,adjusted for fastslow,winds,set time and run,been recently serviced. Gold filled cases almost all show a small amout of brassing, that is the gold plating has worn off and the brass underneath is showing through, not surprising on a 100 year old case. Rockford full hunter 14 karat yellow gold filled pocket. Vintage 1909 hampden dueber 7j gold filled hunter case. Antique illinois gold filled hunter case pocket watch, 1915. Molly stark was the wife of an american revolutionary war general named john stark. Additionally, i have strong doubts that there is anybody who is doing research to reconstruct such a record. I believe by law, the gold layers must comprise a minimum of 120 of the thickness of the case. Dueber heavy engraving for sale collectible pocketwatch shop. Shop ebay for great deals on antique pocket watches. Used pocketbook for sale in hampden pocketbook posted by vinny clutch in hampden.
Hampden full hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Case has no loss to any detail and is very sharp hampden moly stark movement. The pocket watch is pendant wind and lever set which works properly with crown in very good condition. New listing 1899 14k gold filled multi color hampden antique pocket watch vintage 33mm. Wadsworth pilot case serial numbers lastflighthhs diary. Dueber also known as dueber hampden was known for making watch cases of widely varying materials, including base metal, coin silver, sterling silver, gold filled, 10 karat gold, 14 karat gold and 18 karat gold. Ladies hampden molly stark pocket watch, engraved bird hunting case. Get the best deals on hampden full hunter antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Hampden 0s fancy gold filled hunting case antique pocket watch. A gold pocket watch with huntercase and watch chain. The lovely gold filled case is in very nice condition. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. Antique hampden gold filled hunter case pocket watch. If the inside of the case says guaranteed 20 years or warranted 10 years or anything else that refers to a number of years, then its almost certainly a gold filled or gold plated case.
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