Pictured: “Ferguson Railroad Dial” Advertisement, The Jewelers’ Circular Weekly, November 5, 1913 The Ferguson Dial Company fervently advertised the patented “Ferguson Railroad Dial” in the early 1910s, especially in railroad.
Pictured: Advertisement Offering Stock in the Ferguson Dial Company, The Monroe News-Star, April 22, 1911 When Louis Buck Ferguson began selling his patented dial to the railroad industry, he ordered.
Pictured: Original Box Lid for 8112 Ferguson Dial, c.1915. The Ferguson Dial Company primarily sold Louis Buck Ferguson’s patented dial as an aftermarket replacement for standard or damaged dials. Ferguson.
Pictured: Back of Hamilton 8112 Ferguson Dial Showing Patent Dates, c.1915. After Louis Buck Ferguson created his unique dial, he aimed to protect the design internationally by submitting patent applications.
Pictured: Early Ferguson Dial for Illinois Watches with 1908 Patent Marking, c.1910. (This image has been edited to correct a marking error in order to prevent distraction from the post)..
Pictured: Waltham’s Staggered Marginal Minute Dial, Attributed to Ezra C. Fitch, c.1900. Webb C. Ball was arguably the most prolific figure associated with time inspection on the railroads. As general.
