HAMPDEN 21j Jon Hancock/Ohioan Model DOUBLE SUNK DIAL 12 Size. Very rare. Fine script signature. EXTRA Bold Roman figures. This dial is a very scarce Double Sunken White porcelain dial associated with the Hampden 21j rare John Hancock or Ohioan 21j Models. Never used, selected from original Hampden Factory Dial stock collected over 40 years. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS or STOCKS. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME...

This handle of this turn-of-the-century walking stick has the figure of a Madonna carved from an unusually large piece of ivory. The handle measures 14-1/4 x 1-2/4 inches and tops an ebony shaft and an ivory tip. Overall length is 36 inches.

Circa: approx. 1907. ILLINOIS Watch Co. MOVEMENT TIN 12 Size, Screw Off PAT'd 1907. Salesman and merchants used these tins to protect movements from damage while on display. 50mm diameter and 26mm thick. Original GLASS Crystals on both the top and bottom to display both the dial and movement. Edge marked: ILLINOIS WATCH Co. SPRINGFIELD, U.S.A. Extremely rare; factory new and never used! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS...

Offered is a fabulous, early 1900s, veterinary doctor sign, advertising the practice of a Dr A. A. Bennet. This 18 inch x 11 inch brass sign is a wonderful advertisement piece. The black painted lettering has been cut into the brass sign to give a two dimensional effect.

Veterinary signs of any type are quite scarce! Wonderful patina!

HAMILTON 16 Size Open Face Porcelain Arabic DIAL Factory New unused. With Minute Track outer edge. This dial comes from the original Hamilton Factory inventory, still in its original wrap. This dial fits all Hamilton movements requiring three dial feet; both open face and hunting. Unused perfect original NOS Hamilton dial. Signed "Hamilton" in script. Fancy Arabic figures and an enclosed chapter ring. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS...

Offered is this very scarce, circa 1910, Willie Dunn, Smooth Face Hickory Shaft Golf Club. Although smooth face golf clubs fell out of fashion by the very early 1900s, they were still offered in catalogues for a number of years beyond this date.

This smooth face club is stamped on the back "WILLIE DUNN - NEW YORK". The leather grip is in good condition, and the slightly bent hickory shaft sports a nice aged patina...

HAMPDEN 16 Size Bold ROMAN figures with the Script signature in RED. Also, in RED: "CANTON, OHIO." over the sub seconds circle. Single Sunk Porcelain Dial. NOS Never Used. Associated with the 15j and 17j Hampden 16 size models. Uncirculated Hampden Factory stock. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS or STOCKS. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME...

A Waltham hunter case GF size 6 pocket watch dated 1903. This very nice looking gold filled 1-5/8" pocket watch has a 1-1/4" movement...

HAMPDEN 16 Size Fine ARABIC figures Single Sunk Porcelain Dial. Hampden Logo Script signature. NOS Never Used. Associated with the 15j and 17j Hampden 16 size models. Uncirculated Hampden Factory stock. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS or STOCKS. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.

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Unusual Black Forest hand carved wooden snail as an inkwell. It still retains its original purple glass insert. Measures 6.5 inches long and 2,5" high. Circa 1900

View five assorted late 19th to early 20th lorgnette muff watch long chain metal glass Necklaces: Antique circa 1900 Victorian Edwardian watch muff or lorgnette long chains, foxtail, gunmetal, metal; four with swivel clips and ready to wear at your Downton Abbey party! 88 each:
(A) gunmetal: SOLD, no price, no info please;
(B) 55" doubled citrine color woven glass beads w/numerous designs - original gold fill clip;
(C) 53" doubled gold gilt brass foxtail chain with 10 light ...

Sikes Hydrometer by Husbands and Clarke, Bristol, England in its original mahogany box. 19th century. The Sikes Hydrometer was used to determine the alcohol content of spirits in determining its proof. This set includes a brass float, thermometer, and 10 weights used to measure the specific gravity of the liquid (labeled 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, plus the calibration cap weight). Each weight is stamped with a serial number that matches the one on the float, #15867 (the #20 weight i...

Offered is an early 1900s, very striking, low profile, hickory shaft era, golf club, stamped "JIGGER" on the sole. A jigger in golf is a club in between a mashie and a mid iron essentially one with a low loft.

The club sports a nice patina throughout including an original grip and desirable smooth face construction. Measures 37 inches from the heel to end of the straight, sturdy shaft. The club shows mild wear and is void of any cleek or maker marks.

A sweet, well-balanced club ready for y...

Offered is a hard to find, C1910, quack medicine device that sports its original box and insert.

Like many nostrums of this era, abundant claims were made for the treatment of a wide range of maladies. For instance, the label notes: “special disinfection during prevalence of epidemics and after recovery of patient from smallpox, scarlet fever, diphtheria, etc.”. It is very unlikely that this device did anything to disinfect a room!

Visually-appealing graphics are featured on the cardbo...

A Swiss sterling silver engraved hunter case pocket watch with a chain with a Routier Quebec retailer signature. This size 13 ligne or size 0 watch has fancy tooling on its full hunter sterling silver case which has an MQ '04 monogram on one side. The front and back cases and dust cover all have Swiss 935 sterling silver marks including the bear mark and the works resemble a barred Swiss movement from around the 1900 era. The porcelain dial with a single sunk second hand dial is signed A.C. R...

Circa: approx. 1907. Rare. ILLINOIS Watch Co. MOVEMENT TIN 18 Size, Screw Off PAT'd 1907. Salesman and merchants used these tins to protect movements from damage while on display. 50mm diameter and 26mm thick. Original GLASS Crystals on both the top and bottom to display both the dial and movement. Edge marked: ILLINOIS WATCH Co. SPRINGFIELD, U.S.A./PAT.MAY 14,1907. Extremely rare; factory new and never used! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HA...

Offered is this desirable, circa 1900, smooth face hickory shaft golf club from the noted Scottish AUCHTERLONIE club maker shop. Smooth face golf clubs fell out of fashion, and perhaps function, by the very early 1900s, yet they were still offered in catalogues for a number of years beyond this date.

This early club is stamped on the back "AUCHTERLONIE - SPECIAL". The replaced lambskin grip is in fine condition, and the hickory shaft sports a nice aged patina. It measures 38 inches from heel ...

Offered is a recent estate find in Myrtle Beach, SC. This Patent Medicine is an unused CRANE'S Quinine and Tar Cold and Cough remedy circa 1910. This diminutive "Free Sample" is from the CRANE MEDICINE CO., Chicago, Ill and is complete with the original box and insert.

The box approximately measures 4.5"H x 1.5"W and is in fair condition missing both the top and bottom flaps and shows wear commensurate with age. The delightful 4 inch bottle sports complete front and back labels and is in un...

Offered is this circa 1910s, very scarce, Macgregor DEEP GROOVE Golf Club that was designed to significantly enhance the backspin of a golf ball. As history would have it, the clubs actually worked and gave an unfair advantage to those professionals who were adept at using them.

The back of the club is stamped as follows: "PREMIER", "HA", "J.JOLLY" (probably owner) - BAKSPIN (with arrow - a Macgregor identifier) and MASHIE.

In 1921, RIBBED GOLF CLUBS also known as Deadstop Irons were bann...

Presented in a frame is the highly colorful, visually-appealing and patriotic cover of an 83 page song book advertising BROMO-SELTZER. Prominently featured is the American flag waving beside the iconic, cobalt blue colored BROMO-SELTZER bottle!

This cleverly-designed image dates to the late 1890s to the early 1900s as it advertises the product as a CURE for all headaches. The passage of the 1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act requiring that foods and drugs bear truthful labeling statements and meet ...

WALTHAM 18 Size Railroad Grade Bold Blued Single Set of Hands 1905. These are Railroad Grade set of minute and hour hands which have never been used or placed on a watch. We will remove one set of hands from this original factory card when ordered. Reg. U.S. Pat. Office Depose + Swisse Made in Switzerland. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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An 18k Gold key wind fancy case open face pocket watch with key circa 1900. This antique yellow gold 1-5/8" diameter watch has blued hands and a textured gold face. The ornately tooled and engraved case is stamped K18 on the crown and WARRANTED 18 CARAT 92971 inside the back. The dust cover also has this serial number along with CUIVRE J.D. The works are unmarked and they measure 1-7/16" across. The case snaps shut firmly front and back, it has the original key and it runs well. This watch ...

A beautifully carved ivory lion forms the handle for this circa 1900-1910 dress cane. With glass eyes and a menacing snarl, the lion measures 2-1.2 x 1 inches and tops a slender ivory collar, rosewood shaft and ivory tip. Overall length is 36 inches.

Offered is a handsome, circa 1905-1910 era Spalding hickory shaft golf club. Features of this club include the following: (1) a manufacturers stamp on the shaft - "A.G. SPALDING BROS.- GOLD MEDAL" and (2) a rams horn insert on the bottom of the leading edge that is secured with 3 wooden pegs - indicating that this is an example of an early club.

The condition of this club is very good with an original leather grip and a straight hickory shaft with a nice original patina. The club measures 41...

Offered are three, circa 1900-1905 era, Spalding, smooth face, hickory shaft golf clubs. Although smooth face golf clubs fell out of fashion and perhaps function by the very early 1900s, they were still offered in catalogues for a number of years beyond this date.

The first club has "THE SPALDING" stamped on the back of the face as well as on the shaft and dates to pre 1900. It measures 36" from the heel to the top of the shaft and appears minimally used. The sturdy hickory shaft has a mi...

An Arts & Crafts patinated bronze ink well from the 1900 to 1910 era. This Edwardian writing or desk accessory features green patination with a fine A&C gold stencil on the front above the pen rest. It stands 3-7/8" tall, 3" wide and 4-1/2" deep. It retains its original blown clear glass inkwell or ink pot and it is stamped BENEDICT ADAM VERO 2213 on the bottom. It is in very good condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some expected ink stains and surface sp...

Rare. HAMILTON 12 Size Polished GOLD Fancy Set of Hands. Single Set of Hands 1905. Never been used or placed on a watch. We will remove one set of hands from this original factory card when ordered. Reg. U.S. Pat. Office Depose + Swisse Made in Switzerland. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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A very fine and rare Original ROSS, New Bond St., LONDON, TRAVEL COMPENDIUM, made ca. 1910. This Sea Captain's Travel Case, Patent No. 33236, includes a gilt brass 8-day clock, thermometer and barometer. Accompanied by the original leather travel case with stand. Two-body, leather with folding cover and foldable stand, 2 gilt revolving cases for the clock and barometer, winding crown to wind the pocket watch/clock, for the thermometer for revolving inner bezel, the thermometer between both is o...

HAMPDEN 16 Size SSD (Single Sunk Dial) Open Face Roman figures. The RED SIGNTURES sets this dial apart. NOS never applied to a movement. Very nice. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS or STOCKS. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME. NOTE: We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1974 with over 9800 vintage watch sales and 100% positive feedbacks. You can buy from us with confidence. OTHER NICE FEATURES: Free U.S. Shipping. $58 Fedex overseas.

ORT. The Order of Railroad Telegraphers (ORT) was a United States labor union established in the late nineteenth century to promote the interests of telegraph operators working for the railroads. A telegraphist, telegrapher, or telegraph operator is an operator who uses a telegraph key to send and receive the Morse code in order to communicate by land lines or radio.

Background and early years.

While early telegraph lines often ran alongside railroad tracks in the United S...

Used for Hampden Railway Series in 18 size. Hunting Model. This features fancy Arabic figures with a signature script. Hunting Model. Never applied to a movement. Original Factory Stock. Very nice. Hairline free. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS or STOCKS. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME. NOTE: We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1974 with over 9800 vintage watch sales and 100% positive feedbacks. You can buy from us with confidence. O...

Waltham 23j Vanguard UP/DOWN INDICATOR 18 Size original Salesmans Sample Case 1908. Adjusted 5 Positions, Serial No. 15,036,445. Superb original condition; clean running and still fully functional and accurate. Original hands and Indicator hand. Difficult to see two hairlines just under the center post. Not distracting. Very nice. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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WALTHAM 16 Size Railroad Grade Bold Blued Single Set of hands; both Minute and Hour Hands 1905. These are Railroad Grade set of minute and hour hands which have never been used or placed on a watch. We will remove one set of hands from this original factory card when ordered. Reg. U.S. Pat. Office Depose + Swisse Made in Switzerland. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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Here is a fine example of a club created by a skilled craftsman! It is a circa 1910, smooth face hickory shaft golf club sporting a wonderful patina, stamped on the back "NICHOLLS SPECIAL".

Smooth face golf clubs fell out of fashion, and perhaps function, by the very early 1900s, yet they were still offered in catalogues for a number of years beyond this date.

The grip is missing except for the listing which is in good condition, and the almost-straight hickory shaft sports a nice aged pat...

Very scarce when discovered in this solid Gold and in all-original pristine condition. Just removed from my personal collection of over 40 years. This is a Keystone HOWARD 14k GOLD 21 Jewel Hunting Model Prestine condition, circa: 1909. PAT'D 1908, 21 Jewels, Adjusted Five Positions and Temperature, pendent set, marked: E. Howard Watch Co., Boston, Mass. All wide well RED RUBY jewel settings, Serial No. 1,095,024. Light hairline of the single sunk white porcelain dial, which does not distra...

Very rare. Bold Roman figures. This dial is a very scarce Double Sunken White porcelain dial associated with the Hampden 21j rare John Hancock or Ohioan 21j Models. Never used, selected from original Hampden Factory Dial stock collected over 40 years. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS or STOCKS. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.

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Offered is a very obscure trio of Traditional circa 1900 Chinese Patent Medicines all of which have their original box, contents and are unused. The "KWEI LUK CHEE SHEN" sealed box measures 3.5" x 2.25" x 1.75" and contains Tortoise shell, Deer horn and 3 other ingredients. Condition is excellent. Next is "WAI SHAN YUEN" and contains 4 gold leaf boluses of Deer Horn, White Ginseng, Lotus Nuts and more. The 2.75" box sports 2 colorful stamps and a red label. The smallest medicine measures 3 i...

Offered are two desirable, circa 1905-1910, smooth face hickory shaft golf clubs. Smooth face golf clubs fell out of fashion, and perhaps function, by the very early 1900s, yet they were still offered in catalogues for a number of years beyond this date.

The 1st smooth face club is stamped on the back "R.B.WILSON - OK SPECIAL - MADE IN SCOTLAND". The lambskin grip is in good condition, and the hickory shaft sports a nice aged patina. It measures 38.5 inches from heel to top of shaft and is li...

This 14K gold ladies' pocket watch features highly decorated case with a monogram of B whose enamel face displays Arabic numerals and a second hand. The maker is Hampden around the turn of the 20th C. We apologize for the eclipse of 7 which is obscured by camera lights. This watch a pleasure to behold. Dimension: 1 1/4"

Extremely Rare ("Veritas" means "The Truth"). ELGIN 21j VERITAS 18 size WIND INDICATOR Hunting Model Factory Converted Dial Circa: 1903. Only 3-5 known to exist. This watch was originally created as a result of a buyer's special request. The Elgin Dealer requested that the factory provide a custom dial to create the appearance of an open face to fit this hunting model movement. The case, dial, movement are all original and in excellent condition. The dial is hairline free. 21 jewels, all ...

This early ice cream scoop has been professionally cleaned and polished. The rare conical shaped scoop is nickel plated. The wooden grip is attached to a polished brass handle and release mechanism. The mechanism works very well. This # 33 scoop was made by the Gilchrists' Co., in New Jersey. It dates circa 1914. The scoop diameter is 3 inches and the length is 10 1/2 inche. Very fine condition with one extremely tiny ding on the scoop.

Rare coconut grater from Kandy, carved from a single piece of Jack Fruit wood, in a quirky zoomorphic style circa 19th century. L: 82cm/32in x W: 10.5cm/4.1in and x H: 30cm/11/8in.

Offered are two, very nice, circa 1915, smooth face, hickory shaft, golf clubs. Smooth face golf clubs fell out of fashion and perhaps function by the very early 1900s, but they were still offered in catalogues for a number of years beyond this date.

The 1st club is marked "FORGAN & SO.." and sports signs of honorable use and wear with faint pitting and has an original grip. The club has a straight shaft, an appealing patina and measures 38.5 inches from the top of the shaft to the heel. The...

Panther Dress Cane-Ca. 1910-A stylized silver panther handle with unreadable hallmarks, exotic hardwood shaft and a metal ferrule-H. 5” x 4 ½”, O.L. 35”.

Montezuma cane from Mexico City, Mexico. Has eagle with a snake in its mouth. It tells the story of how Mexico City was found and establish. Circa 1900.Size; Overall length of cane is 35 inches, no condition issues.

Professional walking sticks were designed for professionals such as doctors who wanted to carry a small assortment of medical supplies or tools. This particular cane has a filter on the end that screws off and scents can be added to the small sponge in the chamber. This stick was used for smelling in the sick ward in hospitals. Also, aromatic powders could be inhaled as a method of prevention contagion while treating patients at hospitals as well. This is an amazing stick and a piece of medical ...

Nothing represents the decadence of the early 1900s better than this wonderfully crafted 14 karat yellow gold bonbon spoon. The handle has an elegantly elongated wreath design and the bowl of the spoon has been decoratively pierced by masterful craftsmen of the period. The length of the spoon is 4 5/8” and the width at the widest part is 1 7/8”.

Offered are three, handsome, McGregor Brass head hickory shaft golf putters that are all different. All three clubs have a wonderful aged patina and solid straight shafts that include a stamp noting the following: "MADE BY THE CRAWFORD, McGREGOR, & CAMBY CO DAYTON, OHIO".

Club #1 sports sleek Art Deco styling with a milled flange on the base and a beveled edge on the top back of putter. The #60 stamped on the bevel indicates the model number. It measures 34 inches from heel to top of shaft...

HAMILTON 16s BOLD ART DECO ARABIC RAILROAD GRADE DOUBLE SUNK DIAL 1905 Factory NOS. Used on the 992 and 950 21j and 23j Models. This dial was just removed from unused original authentic Hamilton Factory inventory. Never sold, used or applied to a movement. It's perfect, no issues! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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Stag Snake Cake- Ca. 20th century- An expert carving of a snake entwined on a deer antler, signed sterling collar, beautiful snake-wood shaft and a 3“ stage ferrule. Size; H- 4 ¼“ x 3“. overall length is 36 inches. Condition Report; Excellent condition.

English sterling silver and horn handled cane, handle bears 1911 presentation and and silver and maker's mark, having an ebonized shaft ending in a bronze ferrule. Size; Handle measures 5 inches in length, Overall length of cane 33.5 inches. Condition Report; Considering the age, in fair condition.

A great present for the person who has everything! These 18 karat yellow gold Tiffany & Co. sugar tongs are nearly a century old. They can be used as part of a tea or coffee service or delicately place ice into very fancy drinks. The length of the tongs is 4” and the width at the widest part on top is ½”.

DESCRIPTION: Nice old wooden spatula and shovel-shaped scoop, hand carved from maple wood. These have been waxed showing a beautiful patina, and new leather straps are attached for display. DIMENSIONS: Scoop = long x 4.24” wide. Spatula = 12” long x 2 5/8” wide.

A gorgeous antique ladies Elgin 15 jewel pocket watch with a floral motif designed in relief using gold, yellow, and green golds. The inside is engraved "Edna Forbes, Feb 25,1913". In good working condition, this little beauty measures 1.5 inches in diameter.

This Hamilton double sunken white porcelain dial is very scarce. Because the figures are bold ROMAN Figures. This dial was created for the civilian gentleman, who wanted to carry a high grade Hamilton. Rare dial intended for the 992 and 950 Grades for civilian applications. Or for the "gentleman, who just wanted the best in a personal pocket watch for civilian use. This dial was just removed from unused original authentic Hamilton Factory inventory. Never sold, used or applied to a movemen...

Offered are three C1905-1930, hickory shaft golf clubs from Edinburgh, Scotland.

The first club, a ladies' MASHIE iron, is stamped with the following: "HENDRY & BISHOP Ltd. - EDINBURGH - Made in Scotland - Warrented Hand Forged - SPECIAL (L) with the MITRE BRAND" cleek mark. This circa 1930 club has a handsome construction and measures 35 inches to the heel. The straight hickory shaft sports a nice patina, and its original leather grip is in good condition. The club head is in good condition...

Not available. Stolen through chrono24.com. Most desirable solid 14k Pink, Yellow, White and Rose color Gold inlay and overlap engravings featuring The Bust of an ELK. This mint condition rare multicolor also features a fancy porcelain dial. This single sunk porcelain dial features a light blue center surrounded by 18k gold leaf with the original fancy gold minute, hour, and sub. seconds hands. The original movement is an ELGIN 15 jewel, pendent set serial No. 21,828,772, which dates this...

Early 20th to Art Deco articulated full fob watch chain ending in a triangle lavender plum slag glass fob drop and marked: MADE IN GERMANY. Rhodium plated brass.
5 5/8" x 3/4"; slag glass triangle is ~ 21mm X 19mm.
Wear it as a pendant. Warm rich brass peeking through in all the right places,
This "machine age" articulated watch chain feels fluid from fob to swivel. In good pre owned wearable antique condition for a 90 year old item. Have sold other similar in the past for much m...

This is an ANTIQUE VERMEIL STERLING LORGNETTE and was a gift to someone's Mother ca. 1880 - 1900. Designed with Baroque curls around the Case that holds the Glasses. The Handle is hollow with a Ring to suspend this piece from a Chain or Necklace. Opens and Closes smoothly ...EXCELLENT Condition. Measurements 4 3/4" X 1 3/8" at the top X 7/16" case width. Clearly marked STERLING on the side. DESIRABLE and Hard to Find ANTIQUE LORGNETTE

An unusual folding silver lorgnette with nose pads. In excellent condition including the glass, they come with their original case. Chain is sterling. A very interesting piece for the collector. The lenses measure 1.5" in diameter. Dates circa 1920