Here's a 18 size, NOS, Dueber-Hampden, Salesman's Case.
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| This Case is a Snap Together Model, without Bow. |
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| Marked on both Bezels; Dueber-Hampden. Most Salesman's Cases were without Bow as they were not intended to be 'Carried' but to show off both Dial & Movement to prospective buyers [mostly Jewelers]. |
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| This Case is Silverinne [The Dueber Watch Case Co.'s name for their nickel amalgam]. |
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| These Salesman's Cases came in 4 Styles; Snap-On, without Bow. 2-Hinge, with & without Bow & 2-Hinge, Gold Plated, with Bow. I assume that the Models with Bows were so the Salesman could 'carry' it in his waistcoat pocket for "targets of opportunity" they might encounter on the Street, Saloon, Boarding House, etc., if anyone seemed to show an interest. Though all the Salesman's Cases are rare it's Needless to say the Models with Bows are much rarer than the ones with out Bows. |
Actually I just bought another Dueber-Hampden Salesman's Case, just like this one. The cost was $4 less than the first one if you include the postage. That will take up the 4 positions in the middle row of my red leather Watch Case. Now if I fill the top & bottom rows with 10 Dueber Cased Hampden's, I'll have a full Salesman's Display.
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