This is a 1908, Dueber Watch Co., "Skeletonized" Movement. 15J, ON3P-U.
![]() |
| A 15 Jewel, Un-Adjusted, 18 size, Open Face [Model 3], Pendulum Set, Movement, with Cut-Outs so the 'Works' are visible. |
"Loyalty to the Country, Always. Loyalty to the Government, When they Deserve it." Mark Twain And; "What this country needs is a good 5cent cigar". (US Vice-President, late 1800's). "Quis custodiet ipso custodes?
![]() |
| A 15 Jewel, Un-Adjusted, 18 size, Open Face [Model 3], Pendulum Set, Movement, with Cut-Outs so the 'Works' are visible. |
![]() |
| Front has a nice Floral Engraved, Shield. [pic's shot in low light to cut down on the glare but Case probably needs a good polish]. |
![]() |
| Back is completely Engine Turned. The 'Fob' has 3 Chain Links, intertwined, which would be for a member of the "Odd Fellows" Lodge. |
![]() |
| Inside Case Back is the "Dueber Special" Shield & Anchor T.M. which means it's 14K Gold Filled, Warranted to Wear for 25 Years. |
![]() |
| Inside Dust Cover is stamped "Warranted <Dueber> 25 Years. Update; After polishing Case it went from looking like a Dull Rose Gold to a Bright Yellow Gold. |
![]() |
| This Case is a Snap Together Model, without Bow. |
![]() |
| 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]. |
![]() |
| This Case is Silverinne [The Dueber Watch Case Co.'s name for their nickel amalgam]. |
![]() |
| This Model was made in 11/15/16 & 17 Jewels. All were Un-Adjusted [non-railway approved] Movements. |
![]() |
| Movement signed "Dueber", Canton, Ohio. has Screw-Set Jewel Settings & a Teske Regulator. Most of the examples I've seen of this model are the 15 Jewel. |
![]() |
| The Gold Filled Hunter Case is in excellent condition. Heavily Hand Engraved with little wear & no brass showing. |
![]() |
| This one is not as 'Macabre' as some of the others [Human Skulls, Human Skeletons, Brains, etc.]. |
![]() |
| The 'Bar' is in the shape of a Key. Possible meaning; Key to the Kingdom of Heaven or the Doors of Eternity. |
![]() |
| So far I've only seen 3 kinds of these Advertising Novelties. |
![]() |
| I already have the Match Safe & the Watch Chain Fob. |
![]() |
| Pin attachment for keeping your Tie/Ascot in place. |
![]() |
| This is just like The Dueber-Hampden Watch Fob, except for the Pin-Back. |
| The Third time this Unique Hampden has been up for Auction. |