December 15, 2011, 20:08
Jon HartAnyone have knowledge on - F.H. Kramer (IL) 16s
Hoping someone can shed some light on the name of individual on the dial. Looks like a - F.H. Kramer...
Mr. Tom Brown is usually pretty good with these obscure makers.
As always - thanks

December 15, 2011, 20:10
Jon HartSerial #1753485. Grade 183 and made in 1905
December 15, 2011, 21:47
Tom BrownI will see if I can find more but for now it appears it was probably;
Kramer, Frank H.
Born about 1872 in Ohio
The image is from the 1893-94 Cleveland Ohio City Directory.
Tom
December 15, 2011, 22:40
Jon HartAs always thanks Tom -
I could not find him in 400+ page Illinois watch book written by Meggers. The movement shows up on page 135
December 15, 2011, 22:48
Tom BrownYou welcome, that is about all I can find on him, in 1910 he was single & had a sister living with him. He was listed then as a jeweler & optician.
Tom