William wallace dudley was a designer of highly prized masonic watches. I am not sure if it is the real thing or a reproduction. Check out michael larsens antiques roadshow appraisal of this dudley masonic movement pocket watch, ca. Rare dudley masonic pocket watch series 1 with original case. On may 20, 1920, they incorporated the dudley watch company. By 1925, dudley folded, and the designs and patents were sold to p w baker co. The best known masonic watches came from william wallace dudley of the dudley watch company. The dudley watch company manufactured a single product. Dudley no3 masonic pocket watch phoenixmasonry, inc. Discussion in media resources started by kwilbourn. Dudley watch, dudley pocket watch, dudley pocketwatches. The dudley masonic pocket watch massachusetts freemasons. I thought the viewers would like to see my dudley masonic pocket watch. I had a model 3 years ago and it looked just like the one on my watch.
Wood, who were partners in a retail jewelry store in lancaster. During the early 20th century, there were several horological companies that began making the masonic pocket watch. T is a holy bible which someone told me shows it is a series 2. Also in the series 3 dudley the silver bible is riveted on to the arbor plate and the plumb is rounded on the top. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original.
Masonic watches grand lodge of british columbia and yukon. What does the term blue mean, and why are we using the blue lodge in present conversation. Rare dudley model 2 display case pocket watch with sunburst radiant dial all in superb condition. This pocket watch was referred to as the model 1 and used many parts from the waltham. Dudley masonic pocket watch rare model 1 freemasonry. Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers and. Masonic pocket watch daj019 white dial quartz masonic pocket watch. Uncle vernon sat back down, breathing like a winded rhinoceros and. In 1918, dudley started work on a new masonic watch with its bridge plates in the form of masonic symbols. The back of the watch has all of the working tools of a mason. Antique c1877 gilt silver fusee pocket watch masonic. Very rare dial with masonic symbols as hour markers.
A dudley masonic no 1 sold in may on ebay for 5,500. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks. List ideas form teams and present a series of prizes, first to the team giving the most. The yellow gold or goldfilled 12size oversized 44mm open face display case. Im a big fan of nice pocket watches, so maybe when i make my first million ill acquire one of these for my personal collection, lol. Masonic pocket watch for sale in uk view 39 bargains. Dudley, who was so large his bottom drooped over either side of the. Masonic claims and divorce masonic charity extends to the wife, widow and children of masons. Rare dudley masonic pocket watch series 1 with original case and documentation.
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. Freemasonry has been around since the late 16th century and easily transferred into the united states as the country grew. Movement 2580, with exhibition back, masonic symbol and silver holy bible decoration piece. Series 3 the series 3 dudley came with the working tools on the dial face. Rare dudley masonic model 2 display case pocket watch w. 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. Dudley produced pocket watches using the standard case and dial designs of that time period, but it was only upon turning the timepiece over that the exposed movement using the masonic emblems was revealed.
Knights of templar watch black silicone band york rite masonic symbol black, white and color face dial watch with swords, crosses, pillars etc. Dudley was interested in freemasonry thoughout his life. The lectures of the three degrees in craft masonry. Masonic past master pocket watch duotone steel and gold color emblem mason square and compass design masonic quartz. John, new brunswick, he joined the waltham watch factory in waltham, massachusetts, after completing his apprenticeship as an horologist. Aug 19, 2011 brother william wallace dudley built his factory in lancaster, pennsylvania, after working many years for the hamilton watch company.
Rare dudley model 2 display case pocket watch with sunburst radiant dial all in superb. It is the star of my modest collections of dudley s. Dudley started his own watch company on or about 1922 in lancaster county pennsylvania and produced only. Wadsworth pilot case serial numbers lastflighthhs diary. Guaranteed authentic watches with unrivaled selections at the lowest prices. 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. Dudley started his own watch company on or about 1922 in lancaster county pennsylvania and produced only about 4000 pocket watches. The g204 is a masonic wrist watch which features a quartz calendar movement and a white masonic dial presented within a gold plated case. Jan 08, 2018 rare dudley masonic pocket watch series 1 with original case and documentation this is a very rare dudley masonic pocket watch. 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. The series 3 dudley came with the working tools on the dial face. Rare dudley model 2 display case pocket watch with sunburst radiant dial all in superb condition u.
Anyone who has held one of the famous dudley masonic pocket watches of the 1920s already knows just how very special they are, long considered to be one of the rarest and most valuable masonic timepieces in the world. In 1918, 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. Other nonmasonic models were designed and made but never went into production. Dudley masonic pocket watch series 1 this is a dudley, series 1, masonic pocket watch. Aug 12, 2012 this is a dudley, series 1, masonic pocket watch. Look up your masonic pocket watch serial number here.
Dudley masonic model 3 pocketwatch with masonic symbols. Watch has inset second hand dial and engraved cover with keystone shield. Dudley started his own watch company on or about 1922 in lancaster county pennsylvania. He never lived to see the dudley masonic watch become a valuable, sought after collectors item. A rare 14k yellow gold open face series 1 masonic pocket watch, no. Masonic, freemason, dudley model 3 pocket watch face, in.
His masonic watch underwent three changes in design on the movement and each was given a series number. The craft and its symbols explains the symbols and symbolism within the ritual of each of the 3 degrees entered apprentice, fellowcraft, and master mason. It is housed in an 18k goldfilled case 18k goldfilled cases are unheard of. A pilot for a dramatic tv series with freemasonry as the main theme 33 episodes 50 min. Masonic watches image by tuality lodge masonic watches. Rare dudley masonic model 2 display case pocket watch masonic pocket watch. Dudley masonic pocket watch, model 2, gilded skeletonized plates with engraved masonic devices. Brief history of the dudley watch company and the dudley masonic watch including watch. The freemason pocket watch, a numbered limited edition of only 500 timepieces by barclay watch co. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download.
On february 9, 1938 dudley died at lancaster, pennsylvania. Working dudley masonic watches have sold at auction from 4,000 to 8,000 dollars. List ideas form teams and present a series of prizes, first to the team giving the most possible answers, and then to the mason who gives the most accurate and complete. Im a big fan of nice pocket watches, so maybe when i make my first. Dudley learned how to make watches at the age of when he took an apprenticeship.
Other non masonic models were designed and made but never went into production. Brother william wallace dudley built his factory in lancaster, pennsylvania, after working many years for the hamilton watch company. Rare dudley masonic pocket watch series 1 with original. The subject watch is a model 2, made by dudley in lancaster, pa, circa 1930. I have had this dudley pocket watch face for about 15 years. It is the star of my modest collections of dudleys. I have had it displayed in a plastic case which is included. These are very rare, extremely valuable and were made in lancaster pennsylvania by the dudley watch company. Masonic watches masonic collection, masonic regalia. 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. It belonged to my greatgrandfather, who was a 32nd degree mason and was the sheriff of lake county, ohio. Buy online, view images and see past prices for dudley masonic pocket watch. Dont think too long as this is one of the best looking ashland has offered for sale in a mint glass back case. Dudley series 3 pocket watch the series 3 dudley came with the working tools on the dial face.
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