I found this biographical information in the book "The Book of Clevelanders" published in 1912.

Webb C. Ball

Webb C Ball's son, Sydney M. Ball

Thanks Larry. That is the first likeness of Sidney Ball that I have seen.

Five years with Dueber! Must have left on good terms as Ball used Hampden for his first Standard Watches. When Hamilton started up in the early 1890's Ball moved his business to Hamilton.

Col Townsend stated that Dueber carried a personal Hampden watch with a Ball dial. Given Ball's later falling out with Dueber, I always thought that unlikely.

Thanks Larry, always fascinating to get glimpses into these personalities.

happy hunting

Is there any more on Sidney Ball? This is the first I have heard of him. He stood to inherit millions from sources not related to the watch business.

Another one from 1918…

Cleveland Special Limited Edition, The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago & New York, 1918
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Thank you Dr. Debbie this history is what it's all bout IMHO
Mike