Antique Clocks, Pocket Watches, Etc.

An 18 Size Private Label Hampden Pocket Watch With 15 Jewels In a Coin Silver Hunter's Case Serial#: 120,713                        Circa: 1879                                                      (130 Years Old!!) Case: 18 size, Hunter's Case, Coin (0.800%) Silver, the front and the back of the case are very attractively engraved & they are both engraved with the same pattern. Dial: White, Porcelain, Single Sunk, Roman numerals, and very delicate Spade Hands. Movement: 15 Jewels, KW/KS, Lever Escapement, Full Nickel (or Silver Plated) Plates. Professional Opinion:This Pocket Watch was made very early in the Hampden Pocket Watch Company's life, has a Personalized Movement, and is in very good shape, except for some very minimal fading on the case, from usage, and has a weakened spring to open the front of the case. But when you think that this watch is 7 generations old, it allows for a lot of leniency!! This is also a true Classic because it was made so early in the life of the Hampden Watch Company and because of whom it belonged to!! Lastly, this watch is reported to have been the property of Mr. Henry Weidemann, who was born in Germany and finally settled in Springfield, Mass., where he married Miss Mary Schmaelzle in May, 1884. He also owned his own Brewery that produced 70,000 barrels per year. For more information about Mr. Weidemann's life, click here.

Hello, And Thank You For Taking The Time To Look At Our Listing! Just As A Note, The Watch Is Running Fine, Keeping Good Time, And Should Provide Many More Years Of Excellent Service!! Special Features: This watch has a couple of unique features that will set it apart from most watches. First of all, this watch was made a little over 2 years after the company was founded in 1877. Secondly, this watch is a Private Label watch that was made especially for Mr. Henry Weidemann and he received it in the second half of 1879. His name can be seen on the top of the movement. A Perfect White Porcelain Dial with Black Roman Numerals, Single Sunk Second's Bit, Spade hands, with "Hampden Watch Co." written on the dial. The Dial is NICE & WHITE with BIG, BOLD numerals, which makes it very easy to read! The Cobalt Blue hands are very thin & delicate and in absolutley mint condition! A Perfect Dial! No Hairlines, Chips or Cracks. Just imagine looking at this perfect, Snowy White dial whenever you looked at your watch!! The watch has not been abused. Take a good look at this movement. All of the black enamel lettering is present. This movement is in Pristine condition! The Movement has 15 jewels, KW/KS Set, lever escapement, Full Nickel (or Silver Plated) Plates, written on mvmt; The personalized name of "Henry Weidemann" & then "Chicago, Ill, Pat Pinion & the Serial Number, 120,713", and finally the movement has a Stick Regulator, extending over a Brass Plate. 18 size, 0.800 Coin Silver Hunter's Case (0.800% Pure Silver), the case has a very decorative Fan with Flowers over it and then Scroll work underneath it and on both sides of the stem. As is shown in this picture, the case is comprised of 0.800% PURE Silver, or AKA Coin Silver! The covers fit together so well, that any space between the covers is almost imperceptible! All details are sharp & crisp! Well, that's all I can say. The Photos will tell you what you really want to know about the watch anyway, at least that's what I focus on first! The price for this piece is $675.00 This Pocket Watch would make a very nice gift to that special someone, even if that "special someone" is you and your own collection!! If you have any questions, you can E-mail us by clicking on the link below: I've been a member of NAWCC (115858) since 1992. Bid with confidence & please look at my other auctions for more Great Horological Pieces of Art! If you are the lucky winner and if for any reason you do not like this watch simply return it within three days for a complete refund. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!!

  

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Pearl Harbor, Hawai'i. Ford Island is better known as the home for "Battleship Row".
The sneak attack on Pearl Harbor was centered on Battleship Row.
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