(Elgin) Private Label Research

[Michael Harrold]

Private Label Research

Regarding Fred's beautiful Mexican dial. I am pretty sure that A. C. Smith was the fellow in Chicago, formerly a watch company agent in New York, who tried to make a go of Non-Magnetic Watch Co. of America during the 1890's, selling the Swiss movements. That flopped (the 1890's were an economic disaster) and the material was sold out by A. C. Becken. A. C. Smith then moved on to other ventures. There is no faulting his aesthetic sense.

 

[Jon Hanson]

Private Label Research

Like Mexican dials?

http://www.pocketwatchclub.org/ch149mb/files/watches0004_106.jpg

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

Elgin's Northernmost private-label?

http://images.snapfish.com/34572%3A7923232%7Ffp336%3Enu%3D3239%3E494%3E%3A4%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D323336653%3B387nu0mrj

http://images.snapfish.com/34572%3A7923232%7Ffp336%3Enu%3D3239%3E494%3E%3A4%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D3233366552%3C46nu0mrj

9305293 - L.W. Suter, Nome Alaska (marked DS Arabic dial, factory marked grade 270 movement)

Fred

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

2360644 - Geo. P. Kirtland, Nashville Tenn (marked SS Roman dial only, movement missing barrel and barrel bridge)

3277283 - Chas W. Brown, Charleston W. Va. (marked SS Roman dial only)

3593723 - Irion & Girardet, Louisville KY (marked SS Roman dial only)

5771746 - Johan Sverdrup, Elgin Ill (marked movement)

9341482 - Charles H. Hambly, Philadelphia (marked SS Arabic dial only)

11066598 - Vanderbilt Jewelry Co. (marked SS Roman dial)

11080989 - C.P. Kryhl, Santa Ana Cal. (marked DS Arabic dial only)

11236401 - Mermod, Jaccard & Co., St. Louis (marked SS Arabic dial only)

11673418 - M. Bilsky & Son, Ottawa Ont. (marked DS Arabic 24 hour dial only)

11797043 - A.J. Stoessel, Milwaukee Wis. (marked movement and SS Roman dial)

12910563 - A.N. Anderson, Standard Time (marked DS Arabic 24 hour dial only)

14168608 - Geo. H. Cook & Co., Arizona (marked SS Roman dial only)

Edward J. Jensen, Milwaukee (marked SS Arabic blue and gold fancy 12 size dial)

Fairfax & Roberts, Sydney (Australian PL marked SS Roman 6 size dial only, high grade 16J? factory marked movement seller would not disclose serial number)

Paull & McDonald, Elgin, Vancouver B.C. (marked SS Arabic 16 size dial only, factory marked 7J movement)

Shreve & Co. (marked 16 size DS Arabic dial, eBay dealer states "<span class="ev_code_RED">I took this dial off a grade 156 Hunter</span>" and also has simultaneously listed a bare grade 156 movement serial #6995367 for sale with no dial or case, WHY)

Fred
fixme7111936

 

[John F]

Private Label Research

Thanks, Fred!

And, as to the last one, why indeed? *Sigh*

 

[John F]

Private Label Research

Interesting connection! Here's a painting of the Potthoff store, which I understand is still standing.

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

4650400 - C.S. Raymond, Omaha Neb. (marked movement, DS Roman "Elgin" dial)

7435892 - Jones The Jeweler (marked SS Arabic dial only, blue lettering on cream color background)

11586222 - M. Couture, Lake Megantic Que (marked DS Arabic 24 hour dial only)

13006640 - Klein's (marked SS Roman dial only)

13500033 - Lambert Bros. (marked movement and DS Arabic dial)

15555435 - A. Yewdall, Leeds, Lever (marked SS Roman dial only)

20005590 - S. Kind & Sons., Philadelphia (marked SS Arabic dial only)

The League Jewelry Co., Gassaway W. Va. (marked 18 size SS Arabic dial only)

Fred

 

[bernie levine]

Private Label Research

Thanks Fred,
For all the Pl movements.many new to me...I guess the private label story continues on and on.
Here is another;
Ill. #1241210 17j 18 size model 6 grade 65-S Dial and
movement marked Ross & Haseltine co.,
Kokomo, Indiana.

bernie

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

Thanks again for more Illinois info Bernie!

The Illinois Watch Co. number you just listed fits into my Illinois private-label notes between these two movements a bit aways on either side ...

1241129 New Railroad King
1241298 EF Rucher, Special, Allegan MI

The rest of this thread though is Elgin Watch Co. data and is being recorded by John Fogarty to this Elgin private-label database at this location ...

Elgin Private-Labels

... and John is doing a great job with this and this is a great resource for Elgin and private-label collectors alike!

Fred

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

887985 - J.J. Meenach (marked DS Roman dial only)

1673050 - T.J. Carroll, Hamilton Ont (marked movement and SS Roman dial)

3115091 - Hayter, Kansas City MO (marked movement and SS Roman dial)

5771746 - Johan Sverdrup, Elgin IL (marked movement)

5995578 - S.L. Hart, Flemington NJ (marked SS Arabic dial only)

7408001 - Cady & Olmstead, Kansas City MO (marked movement and SS Roman dial)

8082162 - Ricker (marked SS Roman dial only)

12201035 - Lambert Bros. (marked movement and SS Arabic dial only)

18799147 - Von Gunten Bros., Chatham Ont. (marked SS Roman dial, factory marked 2-tone 15J movement)

27126796 - Turner Brothers, Chicago (marked SS Roman dial only)

Fred

 

[bernie levine]

Private Label Research

1301887 Harry R. Smith Cincinnati, Ohio.

Movement: Ill 17 j grade 177 model 4 marked
H.R.S. Cinti,Ohio
Dial: Double sunk fancy roman numerals
Marked H.R.S.

INCIDENTALLY: Harry R. Smith owned an upscaled jewerly store
in the later part of the 1800's and held a patent #133264
(1872) for the improvement in stemwind and setting watches.

 

[Hairline]

Private Label Research

Hello All,

Elgin 16S 17J 15731025, singlr sunk dial dial marked: Paillard Non-Magnetic Watch Company Chicago,Ill U.S.A. Has the "white" (non-magnetic) hairspring. The only markings on the movement is "17 Jewels" and the serial number. Tom
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/milkbottledude/detail?.dir=/812f&.dnm=4286.jpg&.src=ph http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/milkbottledude/detail?.dir=/812f&.dnm=50a4.jpg&.src=ph

 

[John F]

Private Label Research

Fred - Thanks for the additional data and kind words (although anyone reading this should know that Fred's tireless searching for data on PLs of all makes is probably doing more to add to the knowledge base than any other individual).

Tom (Hairline)- welcome to the Board, and thanks for the data, too! Your pictures aren't showing up, though. Can you try again? (Or, if you still run into difficulty, you can send me the pics and I will post them for you.)

John

 

[John F]

Private Label Research

Here are the pictures that Tom sent me for posting. They're a little small, but large enough to see that it has a "depressed" center for the DS dial (seen in many Elgin-Paillards).
[Edited to re-size pictures]

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

1865963 - E.T. Davis, Mitchell Ont. (marked movement, SS Roman "Elgin Natl. Watch Co." dial)

2081951 - George Pringle, Guelph Ont. (marked movement and SS Roman dial)

3277283 - Chas. W. Brown, Charlestown W.Va.

4896492 - W.H. Kearney, Renfrew & Pembroke (marked movement and SS Roman dial)

7127147 - Atlas Watch Co., Chicago USA (marked movement, SS Arabic "Atlas Watch Co." dial)

12048715 - H.M. Heckart, Springfield MO (marked SS Arabic dial only)

15085005 - D.H. Patterson, Strathroy (marked movement, recessed center 24 hour Roman "Elgin" dial)

17575328 - Paul & McDonald, Elgin, Vancouver B.C. (marked SS Arabic dial only)

Edward J. Jensen, Milwaukee (signed blue and gold 12 size fancy dial)

Kracker & Kosinski, Chicago (marked gold, gray, and black 18 size fancy dial)

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

http://images.snapfish.com/345%3B8%3B%3A%3C6%7Ffp336%3Enu%3D3239%3E494%3E%3A4%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D32334%3A6276%3A64nu0mrj

http://images.snapfish.com/345%3B8%3B%3A%3C6%7Ffp336%3Enu%3D3239%3E494%3E%3A4%3A%3EWSNRCG%3D32334%3A6282%3C28nu0mrj

12285095 - "The Atlantic", N. Gamse, New York (text marked on both movement and DS Roman dial, quotation symbols marked on movement only)

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

1376172 - Jas. A. Haas & Co., Phila PA. (marked movement and SS Roman dial)

1773073 - L.F. Chapman, Franklin PA (marked movement)

3277283 - Chas. W. Brown, Charlestown W.Va. (marked SS Roman dial only)

8984512 - Geo H. Cook & Co., Arizona (marked dial only)

12593524 - Montgomery Bros., Los Angeles Cal. (marked SS Arabic fancy dial only)

13324646 - H.E. Hillman & Co., Wheeling W. Va. (marked dial only)

16166701 - Anna L. Silveira, ourives E Relojoeira Portugueza, 76 Jackson St., San Francisco (marked SS fancy Roman dial, factory marked 17J movement with gilt trim)

17213101 - J.A. Floyd, Mattawa (marked Arabic 24 hour dial)

18691646 - Elgin, Specially manufactured for Kenochsberg Son & Co Ltd. (marked SS Roman dial only, watch listed by UK eBay seller)

19711844 - Strand (marked movement)

Fred

 

[John F]

Private Label Research

Great looking Gamse, Fred - yours? I think all of the Gamse PLs have had some type of flourish to them - gold movement screws, fancy dial, etc. I don't recall seeing one with a gold-colored index, though. Nice touch!

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

It is John, and cased in a well worn but apparently original 4 ounce sterling case ... but a swing-out so easier to take photos of just the movement.

Fred

 

[Eric Kroon]

Private Label Research

tj thomas "special" Aberdeen Wash serial number 15698081

 

[brg404]

Private Label Research

FYI, The URL for your list is no longer working (from page 1 of this topic). Did I miss an
updated list pointer?

Not sure if you have these 18S elgin Keywinds:

303431 Harry M Carle Indianapolis (elgin nat'l dial) Manf'd ELGIN ILLs (solid balance cock)

326191 E.L.M. Thomas (E.L.M. Thomas Dial) Manf'd ELGIN ILLs (with balance cock cutout)

 

[John F]

Private Label Research

Nope! Didn't have those - thanks for the additional data. The ELM Thomas with the cut out balance cock fits right into a run of several like this private labeled for a number of different jewelers. Also, you're right about the link, which has changed since this effort started a few years back - it's here.

Eric - is your TJ Thomas marked like that on the dial, the movement, or both?

Thanks!

 

[Eric Kroon]

Private Label Research

Both movement and dial. have you seen any more of these?

 

[John F]

Private Label Research

No I haven't seen any other TJ Thomas. In fact, the TJ Thomas and ELM Thomas noted above are the first "Thomas"'s of any kind.

 

[brg404]

Private Label Research

John,

I wanted to let you know that I checked the
Elgin Keywind (303431 Harry M Carle) I noted
above and found the balance cock is from a
different watch - likely the dial also. Just
wanted to make sure your records were correct.

 

[John F]

Private Label Research

Thanks for the update on your Harry M Carle. Unless the dial is clearly inappropriate for the period, it may be original - many early PLs are marked on the movement only, and the 303431 serial number would be after Elgin made the switch from "National" to "Elgin Nat'l" dials in 1874.

 

[LloydB]

Private Label Research

This resembles one already in your database:

Elgin 12402593
Dial label (only): Braun & Schreiter, La Crosse WI
Grade 288 18s 7j 1905 ofn5p
No unusual markings on movement

The firm was established in 1892 by
Mr. Robert Braun and Mr. Wm. Schreiter.

I knew Adolph Braun, one of 2 sons who
were watch and clock makers in La Crosse.

Lloyd Bogart

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

75950 - Chas Lundberg & Co., Negaunee Le L. Mich., Manufd Elgin Ills (marked movement, SS Roman "National Watch Co." dial)

1378803 - Rovelstad Bros., Elgin Ills (marked SS Roman dial only)

3229092 - Goddard & Moses, Richmond VA (marked dial and movement)

4023323 - Montgomery Bros., Los Angeles Cal. (marked SS Arabic fancy dial only)

6351315 - Rovelstad Bros., Elgin Ill (marked movement and SS Arabic fancy dial)

6469589 - C.D. Peacock (marked DS Arabic dial only)

8512091 - Rovelstad Bros., Elgin Ill (marked movement and SS Roman fancy dial)

9086017 - F.W.Butler, Albion NY (marked movement and SS Roman dial)

12652426 - C.D. Peacock (marked SS Arabic dial only)

15497466 - C.D. Peacock (marked SS Arabic dial only)

Fred

 

[John F]

Private Label Research

Thanks, Lloyd & Fred!

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

Glad to help this project John!

Some more for you ...

303645 - Chas. Heaton, Potsdam NY, Manfd. Elgin Ills. (marked movement with heart shaped piecing in balance cock, SS Roman "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." dial)

3218897 - J.B. Miller, Portland Oregon (marked movement and DS dial)

8620047 - Constant, St. Louis (marked movement, SS Roman "Mermod Jaccard & Co., St. Louis" dial)

9082861 - Ellis Fingham (marked SS "Runic" style dial only ... letters in place of hour numerals with "E" at the 12 O'clock position)

10852708 - John Wanamaker, Phila - New York (marked movement, SS Arabic "Elgin" dial)

11671511 - C.F. Bauer, Saginaw. W.S., Mich. (marked SS Arabic dial only)

12158073 - Made Especially for R.D. Worrell Co. by Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. (marked movement, SS Arabic "Elgin" dial)

15124575 - John Wanamaker, Phila - New York (marked movement, SS Arabic "Elgin" dial)

17014908 - C.D. Peacock (marked SS Arabic dial only)

C.W. Lockwood, Hempstead NY (marked SS Roman 18 size dial only)

Fred

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

8245111 - C.D. Peacock (marked DS Arabic dial only)

8783189 - Montgomery Bros., Los Angeles Cal. (marked SS Arabic dial only with no seconds-bit)

11949185 - C.D. Peacock (marked SS Arabic dial only)

12428438 - American Household, Chicago (marked SS Arabic dial only)

12495992 - Watson & Davis, Bronson Mich. (marked SS Arabic dial only)

13326666 - Chittenden, Des Moines IA (marked recessed center Roman dial only)

15378237 - H.S. Siebel, Saginaw W.S. (marked SS Arabic dial only)

16045275 - W. Dunkling, 315 - 317 Bourke St., Melbourne, Made in America (marked SS Roman dial only, Australian private label)

16501011 - Laurel M. Hoyt, Special, Hillsboro Ore. (marked SS Arabic dial and movement)

18221013 - C.J. Peterson, Jeweler, Geneva Ill. (marked SS Arabic dial only)

Fred

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

245181 - L. Long, Mansfield Ohio, Manfd Elgin Ills. (marked movement, SS Roman "National Watch Co." dial)

1681006 - S. & T. Child, Philadelphia (marked movement and SS Roman dial)

5515586 - E. Atler, Newark NJ (marked dial only)

8931086 - Mermod Jaccard & Co., St. Louis (marked SS Arabic dial only)

9879591 - B.T. Hoffmann, Chicago (marked SS Roman dial only)

10420971 - C.D. Peacock (marked SS Arabic dial only)

11076760 - Jas. C. Fischer, Flemingsburg KY (marked SS Roman dial only)

11164863 - Balghowski Special (marked SS Roman dial only)

12784085 - Elgin, H.O. Bonine, Fresno Cal. (marked DS Arabic dial only, 3 finger bridge Veritas movement)

14626713 - Unsweetened St. Charles Cream (marked SS Arabic dial with image of cow)

Fred

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

303718 - Geo. Hagey & Son, Sterling Ill., Manfd. Elgin Ills. (marked movement with cut-out balance cock, SS Roman "Elgin Nat's Watch Co." dial)

3276673 - John M. Hubbard & Bro., Anderson S.C. (marked SS Roman dial only)

4465605 - Jos. Dodd, Cartersville Ills. (marked dial only)

6446281 - J. Ackermann, New York (marked SS Roman dial only)

7777010 - H. Muhr's Sons, Philadelphia PA (marked movement and SS Arabic dial)

10068744 - Theo. A. Ebeling, St. Louis (marked SS Roman dial only)

13322074 - M. Schucht, Milwaukee Wis. (marked SS Roman dial only with blue lettering and markings)

17015744 - TASCO Special (marked movement, dial marked "The Albert S. Samuels Co., San Francisco")

19571628 - Strand (marked movement)

The Consolidated Time Lock Co. (marked nickel 18 size movement, in typical metal vault timer casing, porcelain disc marked "Consolidated Time Lock Co., Cinti O.")

Fred

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

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382055 - Ingersoll & Sheppard, Carbondale Ill, Manfd Elgin Ill, So. Ills., Normal (marked movement, SS Roman "Normal, Carbondale Ills" dial, 4 oz. Dueber coin case appears original)

Fred

 

[John F]

Private Label Research

Thanks for all the data, Fred - and the "Normal" you've pictured looks to be in really great shape. Can you double-check the serial number? The SN records show 332055 as part of a run of 10 size Dexter St. Possibly 382055? Or have we possibly identified an error in the records?

By the way, the online database is about due for an update. It was last updated in June of last year. I have about 350 new or corrected entries to make.

John

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

Hi John -

Nice catch ... it was a typo above and it should read 382055. I will edit the error above so that it reads correctly.

Thanks,
Fred

p.s. Looking forward to the update!

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

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4051881 - Order of Railway Conductors, Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. (marked dial only, factory marked B.W. Raymond movement)

Fred

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

16677407 - Paillard Non-Magnetic Watch Co., Chicago Ill. USA (marked movement and double-sunk Arabic dial)

Fred

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

254639 - John Diesfeld, Port Perry Ont. (marked movement with cutout balance cock, SS Roman "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." dial)

254745 - A.C. Axman, Germantown O. (marked movement with cutout balance cock, SS Roman "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." dial)

2365806 - Lyman Hall, Skaneateles NY (marked SS Roman dial and movement)

4009299 - Boyne & Badger, Charlotte NC (marked SS Roman dial and movement)

9792632 - C.D. Peacock (marked dial)

12459146 - A.J. Stoessel, Milwaukee Wis. (marked SS Arabic dial ... blue letters and numbers)

13795829 - Grassie & Co., Vancouver B.C. (marked SS Roman 24 hour dial only)

16166701 - Anna L. Silveira, Ourives E. Relojoeira Portugueza, 76 Jackson St., San Francisco (marked SS Roman fancy dial only)

29923706 - Stevenson Bros. Ltd., Adelaide, Made in USA (marked SS Roman dial only ... Australian private-label)

M. Bilsky & Son, Ottawa Ont. (marked DS Arabic 24 hour dial on 23J 18 size Veritas movement)

Fred

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research



W.A. Bailey (marked SS and DS 16 size radial Arabic dials)

Fred

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research



A.N. Anderson, Standard Time (marked 16 size DS Arabic 24 hour dial)

Fred

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research





Fine Time (marked 12 size SS Roman dial ... also with image of eye surrounded by letter "C")

Fred

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

7724529 - C.F. Howard, Wakefield Nebr. (marked SS Roman dial only)

9226260 - Rovelstad Bros., Elgin Ill. (marked movement, SS Roman fancy "Elgin" dial)

10497055 - Geo. Fake, Oakland Cal. (marked DS Arabic dial only)

10804870 - T.C. Tanke, Buffalo NY (marked movement, SS Arabic "Elgin" dial)

12857350 - Lambert Bros. (marked SS Roman dial only)

15447096 - I. Dubrow, 632 South St., Philadelphia (marked SS Roman fancy dial only)

15540007 - J.A. Thomason, Salem Va. (marked DS Arabic marginal minute dial only)

Fred

 

[Steve W]

Private Label Research

A late reply here, I must admit and a little off-topic.
I have wondered for YEARS who N. Gamse was and what he made or sold. I have a wall clock with his advertising on it that my dad found in some rubbish back somewhere in Wellesley, Mass. around 1965. It's about 3 feet high and 16" or so wide, two panels of glass, the lower of which says "PRESENTED BY / N. GAMSE / 15-17-19 Maiden Lane / NEW YORK / Catalogues free upon request." The wood is oak and the movement is from Gilbert in Conn (logo clearly seen).

If anyone cares to see a picture I can take one. I googled the name "N. Gamse" tonight again just to see if I could find anything and hit upon your board here.

Thanks much for solving a very old mystery for me!

Steve

w1es@mebtel.net

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

Trying to keep you busy John ...

304054 - O.C. Dow, St. Johnsbury VT (marked 11 jewel KW movement with pierced balance cock)

507641 - Bradley, Petersfield (marked DS Roman dial without seconds-bit, 17 size UK export cased in open face silver Dennison case)

1673038 - H.M. Jacobson, Albany NY (marked movement and SS Roman dial)

2108735 - Constant, St. Louis (marked movement, SS Roman "Mermod Jaccard & Co." dial with bold signature lettering)

2798872 - F.W. Poland, Alleghany PA (marked movement, SS Roman "Elgin Natl Watch Co." dial)

3831327 - Johan Sverdrup, Elgin Ill. (marked movement, SS Roman "Rovelstad Bros., Elgin Ill." marked dial)

4465605 - Jos. Dodd, Carterville Ill. (marked SS Roman dial only)

8088702 - W.F. Sellers & Co., Altoona PA (marked movement and SS Roman dial)

9346161 - Lavine Bros., Johannesburg (marked SS Roman dial)

11834337 - J. Harrison, Pittsburg PA (marked SS Roman dial)

12201035 - Lambert Bros. (marked movement and SS Arabic dial)

12285250 - A.N. Anderson, Standard Time (marked 24 hour DS Arabic dial)

13041539 - C.B. Wark, Prince Rupert B.C. (marked DS Arabic 24 hour dial, grade 349 movement signed "5 Positions" at right side of barrel bridge, coin silver A.W.C.Co. case)

13141576 - Arche M. McDougall, Winnipeg (marked SS Arabic 24 hour dial)

13438656 - Wm. Nicklas, Baltimore MD (marked SS Roman dial only)

14626713 - Unsweetened St. Charles Cream (marked dial with cow image)

14776351 - C.D. Peacock (marked SS Arabic dial)

16353188 - C.D. Peacock (marked SS Arabic dial)

17213101 - J.A. Floyd, Mattawa (marked faux DS Arabic 24 hour dial)

22251181 - T. McKinney (marked DS Roman dial)

Elgin, J.M. Wendt, Adelaide, Made in U.S.A. (marked SS Roman 16 size dial on 7 jewel factory marked movement, Australian private-label)

Consolidated Time Lock Co. (marked 15J 18 size nickel movement in vault timer)

Fred

 

[John F]

Private Label Research

Thank you, Fred! I very much appreciate your (and others') contributions to this ongoing effort.

Just as a reminder, the online database for Elgin PLs is available to everyone right here, and is generously hosted by Tom McIntyre. If you have an Elgin PL and don't see it in the database, please feel free to report it as part of this thread or email me at john-sarah@juno.com.

Thanks!

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research



205448 - S. & T. Child, Philadelphia, Manfd. Elgin Ills. (marked KW/KS movement with pierced balance cock, DS Roman "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." dial)

Interesting to note here that the consecutive number to this watch at 205447 is also in John's database, but is not marked to the same individual but rather to a jeweler out of Macon, Georgia.

Fred

 

[John F]

Private Label Research

Just a note for folks that the online database has recently been updated. Over 400 new listings since the previous June 2005 update, along with corrections and additional data on a number of existing entries.

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

128744 - Pennsylvania Railroad Co. (marked DS Roman dial)

129122 - Pennsylvania Railroad Co. (marked DS Roman dial)

180937 - Pennsylvania Railroad Co. (marked DS Roman dial)

181107 - Pennsylvania Railroad Co. (marked DS Roman dial)

181719 - Pennsylvania Railroad Co. (marked DS Roman dial)

1055261 - Schmedtie Bros., Washington D.C. (marked movement and SS Roman dial)

5151092 - C.H. Saake, Crookston Minn. (marked movement and SS Roman dial)

6044005 - S.R. Stibgen, Marietta PA (marked movement and SS Roman dial)

8226015 - Howard Williams, Delavan Wis., Special 17 Jewels (marked movement, SS Roman "Howard Williams" dial)

8487150 - C.D. Peacock (marked SS Arabic dial only)

8498197 - Calhoun & Co., Elgin, Nashville Tenn. (marked DS Arabic dial only)

9081019 - Standard, St. Louis (marked movement, SS Arabic "Mermod Jaccard & Co., St. Louis" dial)

9787043 - H.W. Copp, San Francisco (marked movement, unusual "Rate Dial" ... tough to describe but photos in Ehrhardt's 1980 Price Indicator)

11192620 - Puritan, Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. (marked SS Arabic dial only)

12517840 - Chas. Kranich, Phila PA (marked SS Roman fancy dial only)

12840052 - Lambert Bros. (marked movement and DS Roman dial)

12855014 - Constant, St. Louis (marked movement, SS Arabic "Mermod, Jaccard & King Co., St. Louis" dial)

13468582 - Savage & Co., Guelph (marked movement and SS Arabic dial)

14056460 - Roy King, Superior Nebr. (marked SS Arabic dial with blue lettering and numbers)

19951912 - John Bain, Pittsburgh PA (marked SS Arabic dial only, factory marked movement)

24681661 - Paull & McDonald, Vancouver B.C. (marked SS Arabic 24 hour dial only)

Consolidated Time Lock Co. (marked 18 size movement in vault timer casing, serial number not visible)

Paull & McDonald, Vancouver B.C. (marked 18 size DS 24 hour Montgomery dial, 19J B.W. Raymond movement)

Wattles & Sheafer, Pittsburgh PA (marked 18 size SS Roman dial)

125243 - (SS Roman dial but with curved signature scratched away, same size and shape as typical "Pennsylvania Railroad Co." signature)

Fred

 

[Fred Hansen]

Private Label Research

126153 - Pennsylvania Railroad Co. (marked SS Roman dial)

Fred