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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 reaper mounted on top of an early Lancaster watch movement. The text reads: "Buy the...

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Private Label Trade Names on American Pocket Watches: “Burlington Watch Co.” Part 43: Inserts From the c.1911 Burlington Catalog (Special Order Blank)

By Nathan Moore

Pictured: “Special Order Blank For Ordering Chain or Fob” Enclosed within c.1911 Burlington Watch Company Catalog. Once a customer decided to purchase a new “Burlington Special” watch, the company took.

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Private Label Trade Names on American Pocket Watches: “Burlington Watch Co.” Part 42: The Guarantee Certificate

By Nathan Moore

Pictured: “Burlington Guarantee” Certificate for Burlington Special Watch, 1915. Every Burlington watch shipped out from the Burlington Watch Company arrived with a guarantee certificate, ensuring that the watch and case.