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Need grade number on Hampden

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October 08, 2015, 19:59
Eugene Buffard
Need grade number on Hampden
I checked the online data base for my A K Jobe Hampden. And can't find any info on it.

Thank You in advance.

# 1077826


October 08, 2015, 20:00
Eugene Buffard
Here's the dial


October 08, 2015, 20:33
Melvin Siedman
could that be a 3 not a 0?

If so, I get the following
Grade: New Railway

Manufacturer:Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachesetts and Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number:1377826
Grade: New Railway
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Size:16s
Jewels:23j
Movement Configuration:Openface
Movement Finish:Nickel
Movement Setting:Lever
Plate:Bridge Plate
Regulator:Patent
Adjusted:Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:0
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
October 08, 2015, 21:29
Peter Kaszubski
size 18,grade 67,model 3,17 jewels movement
total production 5575
first serial # 1077701 last serial # 107800
production in this run 300
total runs 10
total of variations in grade 2
and was made in 1896
October 09, 2015, 10:54
Dr. Debbie Irvine

See this response in the other topic requesting grade information…

The movement is marked AK Jobe. Jackson Tenn. Water Valley Miss. 17 Jewel Special Adjusted 1077826 it is a Hampden

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posted October 08, 2015 20:04

Just a little info on that Hampden Gene, Grade 67 model 3, production year around 1898. Total production just under 6,000, there were 2 variations in finish, your variation made up a total of approximately 4,000 of the 6,000.

Cheers,
Bila

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