April 06, 2009, 16:00
David Abbe16s Ludy and Taylor Longines
this showed up while I was wandering about eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...IT&item=280326651072I threw a number at it and it came. It is a late 19th century Longines in great shape so I stuffed it in a Base Case until I can clean it up. So . . Who is Ludy and Taylor, Cedar Rapids, IA c.a. 1900?
April 06, 2009, 16:12
Mark CrossI threw that into Google, and got this...
http://www.siebkehoyt.com/aboutus.swfRegards! Mark
April 06, 2009, 16:55
Tom Brown1930 Census Cedar Rapids Iowa
George B. Ludy Born about 1863 in Ohio, spouse Georgia, living at 1845 2nd Ave., listed as merchant jewelery business.
1930 Census Cedar Rapids Iowa
Robert P. Taylor, born 1854 Illinois, spouse Pearl M., living at 300 S. 19th St., listed as merchant, retail jewelery store.
Tom
April 06, 2009, 17:08
Steve GossardThat might have been carried by Grant Wood, or one of his cronies. Great watch. I like that type of regulator!
Steve G.
April 06, 2009, 19:22
Mary Ann ScottGreat buy, Dave! Lot's of history with this one. And I don't think I've seen that type of regulator before. Very unique. You ought to e-mail or write the company and let them know of your find. As a family business, they would probably want to know about their items sold at the very beginning of the business.
April 06, 2009, 20:00
David AbbeGood idea Mary Ann, I left them a message.
The regulator told me that it had to be an early Longines or a very good copy!
April 08, 2009, 11:45
Mark CrossHeard anything back from them yet, David?
Regards! Mark