This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Howard keystone 14 carat gold american pocket watch 23. Inherited this keystone howard pocket watch from my uncle and need help identifying the case. Keystone howard series for sale antique pocket watches. Site purpose the purpose of this site is to give horologists an ability to source all of their needs. The watches of the keystone era are typically marked e. Keystone then produced complete movement and case howard watches from 1902. Keystone is an exciting, fresh mixture of firstperson shooting, deckbuilding, and table gaming occurs a fashionable retropulp 1970. Vintage 14k solid gold keystonehoward pocket watch with serial 962544. When we know the origin of the product, we describe it in the auction listing. In many cases we do not know the origin of these goods.
If the case says howard, it was probably made prior to 1902. Howard name, at the time one of the most highlyregarded american watch brands, were purchased by the keystone watch case company in 1902. This is a very handsome howard watch in a classic 14 k gold filled howard hinged case. Shortly after keystone bought howard they started putting out a line of watches that had e. Search for keystone pocket watches in inventory keystone in 1886 the keystone standard watch co. The keystone standard watch company should not be confused with the keystone watch case company, which purchased the rights to the e. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. This is the recommended version for all platformstgz. The pair acquired some of the material and watches in progress, based upon a lien against the defunct company held by rice, but they were unable to buy the existing factory or machinery, so they moved to roxbury. Sep 03, 2011 that is a howard watch that was made after keystone took over. Keystone extra 1607465 boston, movement number 14024. Nextdoor is the neighborhood hub for trusted connections and the exchange of helpful information, goods, and services. Howard 19 jewel, 16 size, 1907 model, series 5 pocket. Only those with a significant issue that would be too difficult or expensive to repair.
What is the approximate value of a howard pocket watch the. This is a handsome thin pocket watch housed in a gold colored howard hinged case. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. Howard pocket watch repair overhaul service of an 1907, 16s, series 3, e. Can anyone tell me how to date and precisely id a gold e. Vintage keystone howard gold filled pocket watch, circa. The two dial face is laid out in classic fashion, with a seperate, smaller dial for seconds at the bottom, 6 oclock position.
The 12 size, stem set movement contains 17 jewels and is temperature plus 3 position adjusted. Keystone watch case company howard pocket watch, series 11. Initially watches were manufactured under contract by the american waltham watch co. Howard 17 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Howard 17 jewel, 12 size, 1908 series 7 1915 pocket watch. Inherited this keystone howard pocket watch from my uncle. Antique howard pocket watch repair, mechanical howard pocket. Our antivirus scan shows that this download is malware free. Watch company of waltham, massachusetts, to manufacture under the howard name.
The early howard watches were mostly in solid gold or silver cases, beautifully designed and highly sought after. This led drivers compact form factor minimizes shadowing, making it ideal for signage applications. The railroaders corner a forum for the discussion of railroad pocket. The pocket watch database has compiled data covering the major american pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. Howard watch company name was purchased by the keystone watch case company in 1902 who continued to sell watches through 1930 represented by the serial numbers below. Howard pocket watches 18581930 brief history and pictures. Howardkeystone railroad pocket watch serial numbers. Any information or resources you have would be very appreciated. Similar keystone howard watches ive seen say keystone extra while this one has the k. Although james boss certainly didnt invent the process of making rolled gold plate, keystone j. Known for dependability and superior efficiency, keystones hid ballasts are perfectly suited for even the most demanding hid lighting applications. Keystonehoward and their standard watches manualzz. See more ideas about pocket watch, watch companies and pocket watch antique. This high quality howard pocket watch was overhauled.
Boss watch cases were the first widely adopted and commercially successful goldfilled watch cases, and are still commonly found on vintage watches today. Edward howard gained financial backing from charles rice in 1857 to try to construct the howard pocket watch making company from the failed waltham watch co. The 21 jewel, 16 size, lever setting movement runs with strong motion and keeps good time. Keystone pocket watch patents the following gallery contains patents that were issued or assigned to e.
The movement serial number is 1191796 dating it to about 1915. The n size designation was used by the original howard company, not the company keystone that purchased their name. On 42418 i started to lubricate the escape, pallet and balance jewels with quicken ol420101 synthetic oil infused with microscopic diamond ball bearings. Howard form ed a new com pany in 1857 m aking watc hes of e xcel lent quali ty. Here is this 1920s howard 10 size 17 jewel thin model pocket watch. The complete source code for the keystone framework. A simple tool named kstool to compile input assembly instructions. However as nice as the howard is, to call it the pp of american watches is wrong as everyone knows that hamilton 950s were. The back is engine turned with shield, no initials. Howard 17j 10s thin model pocket watch keystone extra. By 1905, keystone howard had patented a 16size, 17jewel, threequarter plate movement design which they began making in both huntingcase and openface versions under the e. Edward howard was one of the three original founders of the company that became the american waltham watch company.
Smart safe led emergency battery backup keystone technologies. Download setup file keystone alpha sign up game setup full version for pc. Production numbers are not exact, but give a good picture of the relative size of various american manufacturers. In 1902, the keystone watch case company purchased the rights to the howard brandname, and subsequently produced a line of watches labeled e. Make offer sigma nu fraternity howard pocket watch model 1912, keystone extra gold case antique 1908 series 7 e. The howard name in association with watches was purchased by the keystone watch case company in 1903. This auction is for an excellent 14k gold filled keystone howard, open face pocket watch case. Huge old pocket watch, runs but i am unable to set the time. As with many pocket watch manufacturers, in 1902 the howard pocket watch name was transferred to the keystone watch case co. It also features gold jewel settings and a gold center wheel. Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch. The table below is our best estimation of total production of jeweled nondollarstyle pocket watches made by american watch manufacturers. Vintage 14k solid gold keystone howard pocket watch with serial 962544.
Howard 17 jewels pocket watch in original box wpapers 1920 runs. Although he was unable to purchase the entire company, he managed to lay claim to the parts and mechanisms that were in the process of being produced. Housed in an essex superior 25 year gold filled hunting case. The movement is housed in a howard hinged case made by keystone. Keystone s pocket drivers are the smallest constant voltage led drivers available to power signage.
Almost 8,900 movements were completed, but unsold when the purchase took place. A 14k, 23 jewel keystone howard is very collectible and expensive pocket watch, i doubt that. Pocketwatch 101 materials used in pocketwatch cases. Howard watch co watch owners who suspect production dates from 1858 to 1902 should refer to a serial number chart specifically for the e. Howard name in 1902 and subsequently sold watches under that name known as keystone howard watches.
Howard watch company, howard pocket watch, howard watch. Until she does, i downloaded the second picture and blew it up a bit. Keystone the movement was serviced 5718 and the watch is running and keeping time. In a 10k gold case, the nickel movement with serial number 1183943 is stemwound and set with a lever at the side of the case near the dials numeral one. Antique howard watch co boston 0143 17 jewels open face hunter. Ive asked around a bit about this company and it seems to be the rodney dangerfield of pocket watchs, garnering little more than a quick glance. Total estimated us production of jeweled pocket watches. Howard pocket watch, 17 jewel movement, marked inside the case e. Howard pocket watch series 10 w 21 jewels, 5 positions, serial number 1279949, in goldfilled keystone case in original box with original paperwork, from circa the early 20th century best guess. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement the mechanism of the watch. Excellent 14k gold filled keystone howard open face pocket. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Presenting keystone howard series available for purchasing right now. Available in two skus, the pocket driver packs a 60 or 100 watt punch despite being 14th the size of a conventional led driver.
Pocket driver constant voltage led driver keystone. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Keystone or individuals known to be associated with the company at the time. Keystone manufactured watches at the location signed e. Howard boston 17 jewel series 7 pocket watch in a keystone gold filled case is in sale since saturday, january 19, 2019. Keystone howard series 3, model 1905, pocket watch parts. How i take apart a pocket watch, howard, series 11 youtube. Blued metal hands are easy to read against the silvery arabic numbers. Keystone pocket watches pocket watch, wristwatches. In 1903, watch production ceased, and the howard watch name was sold to the keystone watch case company of philadelphia, who also purchased the u. The end user of the work you produce with the image must be yourself or your employer, client or customer.
Howard keystone series 11 model e 21j 16s railroad. What is the value of a howard pocket watch answers. It is a howard pocket watch however it doesnt quite fit in its box. Hid ballast kits metal halide keystone technologies.
Hampden special railway 23 jewel hunting case pocket watch. The actual developer of the software is dis corporation. Never took one of these apart until now and it shows. Vintage keystone standard pocket watch property room. Keystone had bought the rights to use the howard name, and the watch is marked.
Edward howard retired from the business in 1882 and died in 1904. We hope that the information, watches, tools and parts provided on this site will allow for the restoration of horological items to be returned to their original state and then be passed on to family, friends and other persons of the horological community and also the wider. Help with 14k 23 jewels howard pocket watch the ebay. This vintage pocket watch dates to 1923, a beautiful 14k white gold piece with the original box. Howard boston 17 jewel pocket watch in a keystone gold filled case. Vintage 14k gold keystone howard thin model pocket watch. The 16 size, lever set movement contains 19 jewels and is temperature plus 5 position adjusted. Keystone howard stopped manufacturing watches around 1930, a victim of the depression. There were no patent rights transferred, just the howard name. The movement features ruby and sapphire jewels and a breguet hairspring in a hunting case. The item old antique running elgin 0s pocket watch keystone j boss double hunter case is in sale since thursday, june 7, 2018. Always feel free to ask questions and ill do my best to answer promptly.
It was made about 1914, featuring a 21 jewel movement, flawless montgomery dial, and a howard swingout case. Antique howard pocket watch repair, mechanical howard. The value of these watches is determined largely by their year of manufacture and condition. Howard watch factory record books generously donated to the smithsonian institution by mr. The serial number on the works inside the watch is 1104857 and has been in my family since at least 1920, having been used by my great grandfather who was a conductor on the 20th century ltd. In 1903 the right s to use the howard name was sold to the keystone watch case co. Railroad grade howard series 11 nice watch, made when howard was owned by the keystone watch case co. For more information on keystone howard watches, see the keystone howard page of this web site. E howard watch company production dates by serial number. There were no patent rights transferred, just the use of the e. In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage howard pocket watches that are typically considered gents size, although in many cases would also be appropriate for a woman to carry.
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