Fraternal watches masonic watches past master watches. The model 1 was a 14size watch using their own plate design, and waltham wheels and escapement. Jun 18, 2011 the dudley watch company manufactured a single product. I have had 1 in my lifetime and they are impossible to find today. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Freemason pocket watch duotone steel and gold color emblem mason square and compass design masonic quartz watches. The case for a dudley watch is shaped like a keystone and covered in leather. What is the value of a dudley masonic pocket watch.
Wood, local retail jewelers and both masons, became dudleys business partners. The g204 is a masonic wrist watch which features a quartz calendar movement and a white masonic dial presented within a gold plated case. We understand the value of masonic regalia and every item that displays the organizations character. A bit of a curiosity came my way, from a friend who inherited the subject watch.
The best known masonic watches came from william wallace dudley of the dudley watch company. Online masonic regalia, regalia supplier, gifts, freemasons. There are a few web sites out there that are about wrist watches, some about pocket watches too, but ive struggled to come across many that have enough information in the one place to be of much use. Brother clark is the one if memory serves me, wrote a number of books on masonic collectables. Guaranteed authentic watches with unrivaled selections at the lowest prices. Yesterday i had seen a dudley masonic pocket watch for sale at a local watch shop.
Some were recently donated by julius clark, i believe that is how you spell his name. Well happy birthday to you and what agreat present and what a great movement, i can see why you always wanted one. My father, who is a master mason and a shriner, tells me that it originated. As the company declined over its short life, plans were made to produce a wrist watch with a swiss movement but it was too little too late.
Other nonmasonic models were designed and made but never went into production. Check out our masonic watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our wrist watches shops. Dudley masonic pocket watch, model 2, gilded skeletonized plates with engraved masonic devices. Black masonic wrist watch with extra large face and diamante features around the dial. I suspect that over 90% of the values are somewhere in the ballpark. Dudley started his own watch company on or about 1922 in lancaster county. Also in the series 3 dudley the silver bible is riveted on to the arbor plate and the plumb is rounded on the top. William wallace dudley and his masonic watch victor stoltz and e. Dudley masonic pocket watch series 1 this is a dudley, series 1, masonic pocket watch. Sales began to decline with the introduction of the wristwatch. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. On february 9, 1938 dudley died at lancaster, pennsylvania. Buy online, view images and see past prices for dudley masonic pocket watch. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles.
Brother clark is the one if memory serves me, wrote a number. If you have any suggestions, comments, or questions about this. His masonic watch underwent three changes in design on the movement and each was given a series number. A company called dudley made a very ornate masonic pocket watch before going out. Shipping in usa or international please contact both ups stores for quote. Rare dudley model 2 display case pocket watch with sunburst radiant dial all in superb condition u. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Request additional images or videos from the seller. One being that of masonic time pieces with a good account of the dudley. Dudley series 3 pocket watch the series 3 dudley came with the working tools on the dial face. Dudley learned how to make watches at the age of when he took an apprenticeship. In 1918, dudley started work on a new masonic watch with its bridge plates in the form of masonic symbols. Shop our amazing selection and find the perfect wallet or money clip to hold your cash. Wood, local retail jewelers and both masons, became dudley s business partners.
Rare dudley masonic model 2 display case pocket watch w. Ive only been collecting for a little while now, and mostly have very limited knowledge on illinois watch co. Masonic watches masonic collection, masonic regalia. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. The dudley watch company manufactured a single product. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. According to his daughter, dudley had been planning his masonic watch for 15 to 20 years prior to being granted the patent for the design. After many years learning and working with several different watch companies like waltham, illinois, south bend and the hamilton watch company, dudley finally started his own company when he was 69 years old. He never lived to see the dudley masonic watch become a valuable, sought after collectors item.
The yellow gold or goldfilled 12size oversized 44mm open face display case. Vintage dudley masonic 14k gold filled pocket watch. See more ideas about masonic jewelry, masonic symbols and freemasonry. To purchase a watch, just click on the buy now button. Masonic sites the focus of the masonic sites program is to develop a national database of sites containing gps locations, digital photographs, and descriptive data for each site that is of interest to prince hall masons. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Wood, who were partners in a retail jewelry store in lancaster. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. Dont think too long as this is one of the best looking ashland has offered for sale in a mint glass back case. Other non masonic models were designed and made but never went into production. It appears that this watch was never carried throughout its.
His masonic watch underwent three changes in design on the movement and each. He wanted me to service it for him as it was not running. Dudley no3 masonic pocket watch phoenixmasonry, inc. Rare dudley masonic model 2 display case pocket watch masonic pocket watch. I wish this wasnt out of my price range, but i am afraid it is at the moment. Choose your favourite or design your own from scratch. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Dudley started his own watch company on or about 1922 in lancaster county pennsylvania and. The king of pocket watches and the most sought after is a dudley masonic watch made by a mason for a masonic purpose. Dudley watch, dudley pocket watch, dudley pocketwatches. Watch has inset second hand dial and engraved cover with keystone shield. While the company produced other watches, it is the masonic watch for which dudley is most famous, and they continue to be highlyprized by both watch collectors and masons. Well, maybe a few of my favourite wrist watches too. I thought the viewers would like to see my dudley masonic pocket watch.
Discussion in media resources started by kwilbourn, jun 6, 2011. We seldom ever see any dudley masonic for sale as there were only 6,000 and produced in the 1920s, not many compared to the masonic members in the world. Antique pocket watch is a resource full of information about pocket watches. Masonic wrist watch silver colour bezelblack jean pierre of switzerland produced this smart timepiece, this masonic black leather wristwatch. What is the value of a dudley masonic pocket watch answers. Masonic regalia, freemasonry books, masonic gifts and jewellery. It is the star of my modest collections of dudleys. Dudley later applied for and was granted patents for the masonic plate design dated june 29, 1923.
It is housed in an 18k goldfilled case 18k goldfilled cases are unheard of. He began his career as a horologist at the age of, when he became an apprentice to a maker of ship chronometers in canada. Masonic wrist watch for sale in uk view 58 bargains. Dudley masonic pocket watch rare model 1 freemasonry. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs manual winding. Movement 2580, with exhibition back, masonic symbol and silver holy bible decoration piece. Dudley started his own watch company on or about 1922 in lancaster county pennsylvania and produced only about 4000 pocket watches. In 1918, william wallace dudley began work on the production of a masonic watch with its bridge plate in the form of masonic symbols a slipper, plumb, trowel, level, square, compass, the letter g. We are the premiere supplier of masonicrelated items. Very rare dial with masonic symbols as hour markers.