I have what I believe to be a car clock made by Dueber Hampden. The dial ~5 cm in diameter and has Dueber Hampden on it. The clock is a little under 2" deep. On the back of the case is written

"PAT. SEPT.-9-1919."
"-> OTHER <-"
"PAT'S PENDING."

My grandfather told me he saw mention of this type of clock in an old NAWCC Bulletin, but doesn't remember when. He thought that there were only six of these timepieces made.

Anyone have any more information about this clock? I will post pictures as a reply to this topic.

Thanks,

John III

Front:

Back:

Side View:

John III,

That is a very interesting clock. I looked through the Dueber book and could not find a reference to one like it.

I did a search of the bulletin index and did not see one that metnions a car clock. There were some others that were "inquiries" and could be about the car clock. It is late, however, and I will get to looking them up tomorrow or as soon as possible.


Are you able to get a picture of the movement?

Thanks for the references to the Bulletin articles. Are these available on-line to read?

Here are some more pictures:

Movement 1

Movement 2

Movement 3. Anyone recognize this type of clock?

I found out another piece of the puzzle.

See the attached picture from the pamphlet, "From Springfield to Moscow: The Complete Dueber-Hampden Story," James W. Gibbs, Philadelphia, PA, June 1986.

Does anyone know who Mr. Loichot is? Also, is there a way to look up the patent by the patent date on the back of the case, Sept 9, 1919?

More information on the car clock. This is a letter from Raymond W. Loichot, who was the Receiver of the Dueber-Hampden Watch Company, to James Gibbs concerning efforts to market the Dueber-Hampden car clock.

Closeup View 1

Closeup View 2

Closeup View 3

Letter was published in From Springfield to Moscow: The Complete Dueber-Hampden Story, James W. Gibbs, Supplement to Bulletin, Philadelphia, PA, June 1986.

Fabulous detective work John!! Very interesting reading. I appreciate all the time and energy you have put into this.

(I downsized the pictures for easier viewing.)