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In order to remain in business, dueber bought the hampden watch co. 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. With a focus on creating clean lines with an inviting atmosphere, hampdens january 2017 renovation included adding industrial fixtures to allow the clothing to hang against a clean backdrop, installing rebecca atwood wallpaper and plush carpeting in the. According to information in the book the hampden watch co. 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. It features an accurate and durable swiss made movement. Buy hampden pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. 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. The movement carries the serial number 79646 which dates it back to 1877. Get the best deal for hampden antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. And how do you tell the difference between ordinary change and a collectible coin.
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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. Dueberhampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. After many failures this company was reorganized and the name changed to the new york watch company and located in springfield, massachusetts in october, 1867. History of the hampden watch company springfield, ma canton, oh 18771930. Hampden full hunter antique pocket watches with 15 jewels. Please read my terms and conditions before ordering.
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