Description
Antique lot of 3 early American watch company / watch factory postcards and advertising cards, dating to the early 1900s.
Included:
* Dueber Watch Case Mfg. Co. – Canton, Ohio
Early illustrated factory/order acknowledgment card showing the Dueber/Hampden watch factory complex. Dated October 10, 1904 with original handwritten order information.
* South Bend Watch Company – South Bend, Indiana
Color illustrated view of the factory and general offices. Reverse contains an original company acknowledgment message, 1¢ postage stamp, and February 11, 1909 South Bend postmark.
* Elgin Watch Works – Elgin, Illinois
Early color postcard featuring the prominent Elgin Watch Works clock tower. Written, stamped and postmarked on reverse.
Excellent group for collectors of American pocket watches, horology, watchmaking history, industrial advertising, factory postcards, Elgin, South Bend Watch Co., Dueber or Hampden memorabilia.
Condition Notes
Original antique pieces showing age-related wear including toning, discoloration, edge/corner wear, handwriting, postal cancellations, staining and other normal signs of age.
Please review all photos closely for exact condition. All 3 cards pictured are included.
Item Specifics
Type: Printed Postcard / Advertising Card
Unit of Sale: Postcard Lot
Number of Items: 3
Era: Early 1900s
Theme: Advertising / Industrial / Watches / Horology
Subject: Watch Factories
Companies: Dueber Watch Case Mfg. Co., South Bend Watch Co., Elgin Watch Works
Cities: Canton OH, South Bend IN, Elgin IL
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Postage Condition: Posted / Used
Material: Paper/Cardstock
Country: United States
Source Note
Acquired as part of a larger vintage postcard and correspondence collection.
Shipping
Ships securely protected between rigid cardboard to help prevent bending during transit.
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