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Author: Nathan Moore

Nathan Moore is a historian of American horology, avid watch collector, and the creator of the Pocket Watch Database. He enjoys researching the stories behind the watches manufactured by the American watch factories and the people that built the industry.

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Boston Watch Company Private Label Hampden with Goold’s Patent Regulator

By Nathan Moore

Boston Watch Co. Private Label Movement #695384 with Goold's Patent Regulator Closeup of Frank C. Goold's Patent Regulator c.1877 "Boston Watch Co." private label manufactured by the Hampden Watch Company. This movement is consistent with the "Railway" grade offered by Hampden during this era, featuring...

Ephemera , Lancaster Watch Co.

c.1880 Lancaster Watch Company “Grim Reaper” Trade Card

By Nathan Moore

c.1880 Lancaster Watch Co. "Grim Reaper" Trade Card This c.1880 Lancaster Watch Co. trade card was graciously digitized by an anonymous member of our community. The illustration depicts the grim.

Announcements , Digital Archive

New Addition to the Digital Archive: Lancaster Watch Company Advertisement (c.1883)

By Nathan Moore

c.1883 Lancaster Watch Company Advertisement This c.1883 Lancaster Watch Company advertisement was graciously digitized by an anonymous member of our community. The promotional publication includes various testimonials from passenger depot.

New Addition to the Digital Archive: Lancaster Watch Company Promotional Booklet (c.1882)

By Nathan Moore

In Announcements , Digital Archive

Page 3 of the Lancaster Watch Company Promotional Booklet, c.1882 This c.1882 Lancaster Watch Company booklet was graciously digitized by an anonymous member of our community. The 8-page booklet includes a history of Pennsylvania hero William Penn, an elaborate engraving of the company factory building,...

Announcements , Digital Archive

New Addition to the Digital Archive: Lancaster Watch Company Catalog (c.1882)

By Nathan Moore

Cover of the c.1882 Lancaster Watch Company Catalog This c.1882 Lancaster Watch Company catalog was graciously digitized by an anonymous member of our community. The 6-panel pamphlet features select endorsements.

Catalogs & Resources

New Addition to the Digital Archive: Catalogue of W.B. Clapp, Young & Co. (1878)

By Nathan Moore

Catalogue of W.B. Clapp, Young & Co. (1878) "Third Illustrated Price List." Contains lists of movements produced by Waltham (with some illustrations), Elgin, and Springfield Illinois. Silver cases and solid gold.

Stereoscopic View of President Abraham Lincoln and His “George Chatterton” Pocket Watch

By Nathan Moore

In Famous Watches , History

"Portrait Gallery" Stereoscopic View of President Abraham Lincoln by Photographer Mathew Brady I have been seeking this stereoscopic view of President Abraham Lincoln for quite some time. This one came up for auction recently, so I finally added it to the collection. The portrait was...

Catalogs & Resources

New Addition to the Digital Archive: Illinois Watch Company Price List (April 1926)

By Nathan Moore

Illinois Watch Company Price List (April 1926) Contains a list of movements and watches offered by the Illinois Watch Company effective April 1, 1926. Includes Bunn Special, Sangamo Special, A..

Announcements , Digital Archive

New Addition to the Digital Archive: Geo. H. Richards, Jr. Price List Catalog (c.1883)

By Nathan Moore

Cover of Geo. H. Richards, Jr. Price List Catalog (c.1883) This 1883 price list catalog is the perfect follow-up to the Geo. H. Richards c.1880 catalog posted yesterday. Contains lists.

New Addition to the Digital Archive: Geo. H. Richards, Jr. Price List Catalog (c.1880)

By Nathan Moore

In Digital Archive

Cover of the Geo. H. Richards, Jr. Price List Catalog (c.1880) This catalog contains lists of movements produced by Waltham, Elgin, Illinois, Hampden, E. Howard, and Auburndale. Mention of cases upon request by Fahys, G.W. Ladd, Boss, American Watch Co., and Dueber. A page of...

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