Dueber watch company is an american owned brand featuring highquality pocket watches. Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. Dueberhampden watch company, dueberhampden watch works went. Check out our ladies pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom. An antique general stark full hunter pocket watch by the hampden watch company. Antique molly stark ladies pocket watch by hampden dueber, c 1910s, antique timepiece, dueber watch, needs repair gardengatetreasures from shop gardengatetreasures. But what it lacks in acreage, it makes up for in quality of sites and amenities. General john stark, for whom the watch was named, was a revolutionary war hero of bunker hill and bennington fame. The molly stark byway, vermonts southernmost byway, winds its way through lowland valleys, historic villages, busy downtowns, and the spectacular green mountain national forest.
A later example of hampden s molly stark by which you can see where it was in the companys line can be seen on page dh07 of the 1917 oskampnolting catalog at. Molly stark phone, address, background info whitepages. In order to remain in business, dueber bought the hampden watch co. Get the best deal for hampden antique pocket watches from the. Antique pocket watches hampden 19001909 year of manufacture. The dueber watch co swiss mechanical working molly stark dueberhampden railway pocket watch. The building sat abandoned, left alone but not forgotten. April of 2009 brought a new life to the old molly stark property. You are bidding on a hampden molly stark pocket watch from circa 1907. She was mentioned in a battle call because she was the wife of american revolutionary war general john stark. Purchased from the stark county commissioners for the sum of one dollar, stark parks opened the new molly stark park as a publicly. Embossed flowers on beautiful case 1910 era needs repairing enjoyingantiques from shop enjoyingantiques. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Fill up on fries and other comfort food at molly stark tavern, a new boston hub for american cuisine.
The watch is a lever set, molly stark with serial number 2404721. Named for a fierce and independent woman of the revolutionary war, molly stark state park is a place for solitude, scenery and a place to appreciate the land molly herself helped fight for. This 7 jewel watch with a gilt finish to its huntercase was manufactured, according to the serial number provided, in 19091910. Restaurants near molly stark trail, bennington on tripadvisor. It was used to institutionalize many individuals with many issues mentally and physically, but is known for not just that but for the tuberculosis treatments it specialized in. The hampden watch company was known for its high quality watches while it was in business. Today, many of the watches made by this company are collector items. Molly stark hospital, 2010 haunted i was passing by. Molly stark state park southern vermont deerfield valley. It was later used as a mental hospital, but closed in 1995 and is now slated to be torn down. Puzzling because the historic molly stark never said or did anything of note.
Beautiful drive with fall foliage, although many of the leaves had come down in the major storm a few days prior. No serial number list is available for hampden watches. Explore our famous green mountain national forest, farmers markets, live theater performances, recreation opportunities, historic sites, art and agriculture festivals and more. A later example of hampdens molly stark by which you can see where it was in the companys line can be seen on page dh07 of the 1917 oskampnolting catalog at. It is 1 14 inches in diameter and 14 inch thick without the stem, loop and pin. Dueberhampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. Dueber hampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. Mozart changed the name to the hampden watch co in 1888, the company was bought by john c. Molly stark pocket watch molly stark was used as a trade name used on pocket watch movements manufacturered by hampden. Molly stark mountain is a mountain in chittenden county and has an elevation of 2933 feet. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover molly.
Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers. At molly stark tavern, you can safely park just around the corner. During that time, stark countys patients were scattered in other sanitariums throughout the state. I am pleased to post a link to a publication from a friend and dedicated researcher, mr. Servicing and overhaul of vintage hampden pocket watches restoration of wind. The hampden watch companys home of canton, ohio is in stark county, which probably accounts for the company naming a watch grade in his honour. But, it took years after the withdraw from the springfield lake facility to make molly stark a reality. Hampden molly stark pocket watch with chain north american. Hampden molly stark pocket watch nr liveauctioneers. Enjoy wildflower and wildlife viewing in the open grasslands and along short walking trails at molly stark park. Or stay in campground with 23 campsites, 11 leantos, restrooms, showers.
Apr 06, 2017 the famous molly stark cannon, named for the generals spirited wife, was captured from the british at the battle of bennington by new hampshire troops under the command of general john stark. Theres a classic american dish waiting to be made for you at molly stark tavern. Alan garratt, who has completed his many years of compiling information about the dueberhampden watch works and what happened after the factory closed in canton, ohio and moved operations to the soviet union. Molly is related to bridget stark and david wayne stark as well as 1 additional person. Also, you can see a picture of the movement, along with a brief catalog description of dueber hampden s molly stark grade and where it fit into their line of 440 30size ladies watches on page. We have a place named molly stark asylum, hospital, or molly stark park. The cannon had been cast in paris in 1743, and ornately decorated with a shield and crown flanked by american indians armed with bows and arrows. Join facebook to connect with molly stark and others you may know.
Antique hampden pocket watch repair, mechanical hampden. View molly stark deans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Three day weekends are a cherished american tradition, as the extra day affords many the time to get away, gather with family, or both. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Hampden molly stark pocket watch with chain for auction. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Hampden pocket watch molly stark 1898 3os size 7 jewelsmodel 3blue arabic numbersscratches on the case hunting case antiqueworkingu. Swiss watches bearing the name hampden are distributed by the hampton watch co. Servicing and overhaul of vintage hampden pocket watches restoration of wind up vintage hampden dueber pocket watch. Dec 19, 2017 dueber special pocket watch serial numbers download 7984cf4209 our catalog. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hampden pocket watch and hence the. Molly stark, located on columbus rd in louisville, ohio was originally built as a tuberculosis sanitarium and opened on august 22, 1929. Beautiful 1907 ladies pocket watchbrooch by hampden.
The third result is molly m stark age 20s in mentor, oh in the williamsmurphy mentor headlands park neighborhood. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Molly stark state park, just outside of wilmington, vermont, was our first vermont state park. Antique pocket watches hampden 19101919 year of manufacture. Dueber special pocket watch serial numbers download 7984cf4209 our catalog. Check out our hampden selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial.
All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. Route 9, the molly stark byway takes you off major highways and into the towns and countryside of vermont. Apr 04, 2012 because dueber hampden was located in stark county some feel this is the reason for naming the watch in molly stark s honor. Named after the wife of general john stark, who led the colonial militia to a victory at the battle of bennington on august 16, 1777, the molly stark byway links. The need for the health facility had been felt ever since stark county had sold its interest in the springfield lake tuberculosis hospital to summit county. Molly stark, nee elizabeth page, february 16, 1737 1814 campaigned for smallpox vaccination. Molly stark state park is a historic cccdeveloped park named after gen. Running at the time of listing but not guaranteed to continue. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton hampden pocket watch information.
Hampden pocket watch molly stark 1898 3os size 7 jewel. Named after the wife of general john stark, who led the colonial militia to a victory at the battle of bennington on august 16, 1777, the molly stark byway links historic bennington in the west, to artsoriented. Molly stark pocket watch info by pocket watch database. Bring the whole family for a reunion at one of the day pavilions or head out on the trails for an adventure in letterboxing. Molly stark was used as a trade name used on pocket watch movements manufacturered by hampden. We took the molly stark trail from bennington to brattleboro in midoctober. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend make an offer newsletters. Molly stark mountain map chittenden county, vermont. Hampden produced some very fine quality watches, and introduced the first 16 size, 23 jewel movement made in america.
Neat towns along the way, including wilmington such a cozy town with several good. Molly stark has 23 tentrv sites and 11 leanto sites. If you collect hampden watches, youll appreciate knowing more about the company history. Molly stark state park marlboro 2020 all you need to. Because dueberhampden was located in stark county some feel this is the reason for naming the watch in molly starks honor. Mar 31, 2015 we have a place named molly stark asylum, hospital, or molly stark park. Oct 25, 2017 dueberhampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. I was passing by the now closed molly stark hospital the other day, and with camera in tow, decided to stop and get some shots. Sometimes called the dueberhampden watch company, the molly stark model was named after the revolutionary war nurse and wife of general john stark of the same name. This lot features an amazing hampden molly stark ladies pocket watch, given as a gift on christmas day, 1909 from george to annie. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. Immediate access to the source code full access to all updates and builds. Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers and.
Hampdendueber pocket watch with molly stark printed. Watches bearing the following names are also hampden watches. Select this result to view molly m stark s phone number, address, and more. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend. To add to the good information that henry posted, you can find a little bit about hampden s molly stark grade in the hampden watch co. Molly stark state park marlboro 2020 all you need to know. Molly stark mountain map chittenden county, vermont mapcarta. Because dueber hampden was located in stark county some feel this is the reason for naming the watch in molly stark s honor. The famous molly stark cannon, named for the generals spirited wife, was captured from the british at the battle of bennington by new hampshire troops under the command of general john stark. Hampden marked 14k dueber special molly stark ladies pocket watch. Alan garratt, who has completed his many years of compiling information about the dueber hampden watch works and what happened after the factory closed in canton, ohio and moved operations to the soviet union.