Price guide for an open face masonic pocket watch, dudley. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. These limited edition, highly decorated, hand crafted masterpieces continue to be the most sought. On may 20, 1920, they incorporated the dudley watch company. Buy shoppewatch masonic pocket watch with chain quartz movement full hunter vintage design pw40 and other pocket watches at.
Season 22 episode 1 1m 3s video has closed captioning. Wood, who were partners in a retail jewelry store in lancaster. Dudley watch, dudley pocket watch, dudley pocketwatches. Rare dudley masonic model 2 display case pocket watch w. It is the star of my modest collections of dudley s. In 1918, dudley began work on the production of a masonic watch with its bridge plate in the form of masonic symbols a slipper, plumb, trowel, level, square, compass, the letter g. The yellow gold or goldfilled 12size oversized 44mm open face display case. Dudley masonic pocket watch, model 2, gilded skeletonized plates with engraved masonic devices. It is housed in an 18k goldfilled case 18k goldfilled cases are unheard of. Freemasonry has been around since the late 16th century and easily transferred into the united states as the country grew. Dudley masonic pocket watch rare model 1 freemasonry. My brother wants a copy of this book, but it was selfpublished, and he hasnt been able to locate one, so i thought id ask the group if. Brother william wallace dudley built his factory in lancaster, pennsylvania, after working many years for the hamilton watch company.
For over 85 years dudley masonic pocket watches have been proudly carried by masons world wide. I thought the viewers would like to see my dudley masonic pocket watch. Scarce 14k dudley masonic model 1 19 jewels lancaster. By 1925, dudley folded, and the designs and patents were sold to p w baker co. Dudley no3 masonic pocket watch phoenixmasonry, inc. Im a big fan of nice pocket watches, so maybe when i make my first million ill acquire one of these for my personal collection, lol. Guaranteed authentic watches with unrivaled selections at the lowest prices. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Check out michael larsens appraisal of a dudley masonic.
Best value masonic pocket watch great deals on masonic. View our original series sign up for the eguide support unctv like us on facebook follow us on twitter whats. Open face antique pocket watches gold plated 1920now year. Shop the top 25 most popular masonic pocket watch at the best prices. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. As the company declined over its short life, plans were made to produce a wrist watch with a swiss movement but it was too little too late. His masonic watch underwent three changes in design on the movement and each was given a series number. Dudley produced pocket watches using the standard case and dial designs of that time period, but it was only upon turning the timepiece over that the exposed movement using the masonic emblems was revealed. Vintage dudley model 4791 series 2 19j masonic pocket.
Keystone watch case, 14 k gold filled, what looks like j boss and the numbers 7954167. Freemasons watch masonic symbol on gold color steel band full gold face dial watches for free masons click price to. Freemason gift mini triangle desk clock masonic symbolism on front and classic logos on back. Aug 19, 2011 brother william wallace dudley built his factory in lancaster, pennsylvania, after working many years for the hamilton watch company. Rare dudley masonic pocket watch series 1 with original case and documentation. Rare dudley masonic model 2 display case pocket watch masonic pocket watch. Look up your masonic pocket watch serial number here. Freemason pocket watch duotone steel and gold color emblem mason square and compass design masonic quartz watches. These limited edition, highly decorated, hand crafted masterpieces continue to. Rare dudley model 2 display case pocket watch with sunburst radiant dial all in superb condition. Also in the series 3 dudley the silver bible is riveted on to the arbor plate and the plumb is rounded on the top. Discover over 220 of our best selection of masonic pocket watch on with topselling masonic pocket watch brands. Get the best deals on open face antique pocket watches gold plated 1920now year of manufacture when you shop the largest online selection at. Very rare dial with masonic symbols as hour markers.
Other non masonic models were designed and made but never went into production. These are very rare, extremely valuable and were made in lancaster pennsylvania by the dudley watch company. Experience allnew and previously unaired season 22 appraisals s22 ep26 52m 37s share this video. Oct 22, 20 this pin was discovered by masonic rings. In 1918, william wallace dudley began work on the production of a masonic watch with its bridge plate in the form of masonic symbols a slipper, plumb, trowel, level, square, compass, the letter g. Rare dudley model 2 display case pocket watch with sunburst radiant dial all in superb condition u.
Wadsworth pilot case serial numbers lastflighthhs diary. T is a holy bible which someone told me shows it is a series 2. After many years learning and working with several different watch companies like waltham, illinois, south bend and the hamilton watch company, dudley finally started his own company when he was 69 years old. It belonged to my greatgrandfather, who was a 32nd degree mason and was the sheriff of lake county, ohio. Rare dudley masonic pocket watch series 1 with original. Values for an open face masonic pocket watch, dudley dudley. In 1918, dudley started work on a new masonic watch with its bridge plates in the form of masonic symbols. A dudley masonic no 1 sold in may on ebay for 5,500. The king of pocket watches and the most sought after is a dudley masonic watch made by a mason for a masonic purpose. Anyone who has held one of the famous dudley masonic pocket watches of the 1920s already knows just how very special they are, long considered to be one of the rarest and most valuable masonic timepieces in the world. Discussion in american pocket watches started by harvey mintz, oct 1. It is the star of my modest collections of dudleys.
The back of the watch has all of the working tools of a mason. I also showed him my copy of the masonic watches of william wallace dudley, by thomas w. Jan 08, 2018 rare dudley masonic pocket watch series 1 with original case and documentation this is a very rare dudley masonic pocket watch. Some time ago, i allowed my brother to buy my dudley at cost hes a mason, and very interested in masonic stuff. Dudley masonic pocket watch masonic watches, masonic. The half hunter g124 masonic pocket watch features a 17 jewelled mechanical movement set in a gol. During the early 20th century, there were several horological companies that began making the masonic pocket watch. Only 10 min from roseville this sale is so amazing, the property owner loved squirrels and crafts so much, you will see these items everywhere.
Rare dudley masonic pocket watch series 1 with original case. Movement 2580, with exhibition back, masonic symbol and silver holy bible decoration piece. The best known masonic watches came from william wallace dudley of the dudley watch company. Dudley started his own watch company on or about 1922 in lancaster county pennsylvania and produced only about 4000 pocket watches. In the 15 years that dudley watches were produced in lancaster, less than 2,600 watches of the masonic design were made. Watch has inset second hand dial and engraved cover with keystone shield. Working dudley masonic watches have sold at auction from 4,000 to 8,000 dollars. Dudley masonic pocket watch series 1 this is a dudley, series 1, masonic pocket watch.
The fashion for smaller watches gave rise to the model 2 the subject watch which is a 12size, and which used the dudley plates, but hamilton 12size wheels and escapement. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The freemason pocket watch, a numbered limited edition of only 500 timepieces by barclay watch co. Dudley started his own watch company on or about 1922 in lancaster county pennsylvania and produced only. What is the value of a dudley masonic pocket watch answers. Sunray dial with applied gold numbers, and blued steel hands. A rare 14k yellow gold open face series 1 masonic pocket watch, no. Check out michael larsens antiques roadshow appraisal of this dudley masonic movement pocket watch, ca.
European, asian, and american furniture and decorative. The dudley watch company manufactured a single product. Used normal wear, works but needs some servicecleaning series 1 only 1400 ever made almost 100 years old early 1900s 14kt gold back case you will not find another like this ive already spent the time looking also taken to the jeweler ask any questions for the real watch collectors only serious buyers only please dont waste my time and i wont waste yours i will not reply to low. Im a big fan of nice pocket watches, so maybe when i make my first. Discussion in media resources started by kwilbourn. Dudley learned how to make watches at the age of when he took an apprenticeship.
854 962 1368 1062 996 371 1272 1575 1173 1149 1259 402 1582 1297 30 169 90 875 274 849 1130 68 562 1198 1303 1053 889 1311 1186 438 642 1440 195 806