Ephemera

The Manistee Watch Company Factory in Manistee, Michigan, c.1910

By Nathan Moore

Manistee Watch Company Factory, Manistee, Michigan, c.1910 This original postcard depicts the Manistee Watch Company factory in 1910, with a glimpse of the lake in the background. Curiously, the title of the postcard is simply "Watch Factory," a simple reference that might provide a clue...

Factories , Waltham

American Waltham Watch Company Factory, c.1890

By Nathan Moore

Original Photograph of the Waltham Watch Factory on the Charles River, c.1890 This early photograph features the Waltham factory on the banks of the Charles River in Waltham, Massachusetts. When.

Illinois Watch Company

c.1890 Illinois Watch Company Japanese Letter Trade Card

By Nathan Moore

c.1890 Illinois Watch Company Trade Card, Front This uncommon trade card features a representation of a letter to the Illinois Watch Company from Japan stating, "We consider the Illinois Watch.

c.1875 E. Howard & Co. Certificate Card for Movement #41,197

By Nathan Moore

In E. Howard , Ephemera

E. Howard & Co. Certificate Card for Watch Movement #41,197 This certificate card, issued by E. Howard & Co. would have accompanied movement #41,197, a 15-Jewel, N-Size movement originally sold around 1875. The front of the card describes the defining characteristics of the movement, stating:...

Ephemera , Videos

Looking at American Watch Factory Ephemera Items

By Nathan Moore

In this video, I sort through a small set of ephemera items I recently purchased at an auction by Jones & Horan. Items include a paperweight promoting the Crescent Watch.

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.

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

In Ephemera

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 the opportunity to upsell accessories. A special order form was enclosed within the Burlington Watch...

Ephemera

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.