Waltham Private Label

[backntyme]

Can anyone provide information about who was E.V. Roddin & Co., Chicago, Ill ? (type of business etc.? ) I have a Waltham 1883 with dial & movement so marked.

Thanks, Jim

[backntyme]

Can anyone provide information about who was E.V. Roddin & Co., Chicago, Ill ? (type of business etc.? ) I have a Waltham 1883 with dial & movement so marked.

Thanks, Jim

[Kent]

A google search for Roddin & Co. (http://www.google.com/search?as_q=&num=10&hl=en&btnG=Google+Search&as_epq=Roddin+%26+Co.&as_oq=&as_eq=&lr=&as_ft=i&as_filetype=&as_qdr=all&as_occt=any&as_dt=i&as_sitesearch=&safe=images) turned up reports of a reprint of an 1895 Roddin & Co. catalog and of a private label Elgin watch. These may be items to look for if you're really interested in this firm.

Good luck,

[Steven Mercer]

Jim

We have a thread going were we are recording old ref::Model 83 Private Labels. It would be appreciated if you would add the information to the thread if you don't mind to share it.

Thanks.

[backntyme]

Kent, thanks. From what I could find apparently E.V. Roddin & Co. was a retailer of Jewelry, Watches, and Silverware.

Steve, I don't have access to the Ch. 149 thread, so here below is the information. You are welcome to add it.

Model 83: signed movement & dial "E.V. Roddin & Co. Chicago Ill.", s/n 4,261,653 original AWCO Waltham Coin silver case.

Regards, Jim