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From the American Horology Archive:
Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: 3 Ball

Semi-circular Damaskeening

Private Label(s) in Run:
  • The Governor

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Manufacturer: Hampden ?
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio ?
Movement Serial Number: 1281516 ?
Grade: 3 Ball ?
Model: 3 ?
Estimated Production Year: 1899 ?
Size: 18s ?
Jewels: 17j ?
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set ?
Movement Configuration: Openface ?
Movement Finish: Two-Tone ?
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial ?
Movement Setting: Lever ?
Plate: Full Plate ?
Regulator: Hampden Star ?
Adjusted: Yes ?
Railroad Grade: Yes ?
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 ?
Movement Markings: The Governor. Hampden Watch Co. Canton, Ohio. 17 Jewels Adjusted Safety Pinion ?
Case: Various ?
Database Version: v52.978 ?
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only: 9 (10.00%) ?
Research Note: #1281516 and #1281476 Verified as a private label, "The Governor." Marking style is consistant with the "3-Ball" grade, but the plates features a radial two-tone pattern instead of the distinctive 3-Ball damaskeening.