American Waltham Co. Pocket Watch, 18 kt gold, 3 Hindge

By robula, 7 January, 2009
Description

Here is all the specific information about the watch. I will be uploading better pictures shortly, my camera was not able to focus up close.

American Waltham Company
Waltham, Mass
Serial Case: 115242 A
Serial Watch Mechanism: 1,631216
Model Number 1877
Mfg. Date: 1881
Case Type: Hunter 3 Hinge, 18 kt gold.
Size 18
Chronometer Balance: Adjust to temp.
Sterling 7 Jewels

http://www.nawcc-info.org/WalthamDB/LookupSN.asp
Start: 9/1/1881 End: 12/31/1881
First: 1631001 Last: 1632000
Name: Sterling
Model: 1877
Material: A
Size: 18
Plate: FP / NL
Jewelling: Plain
Jewels: 7
Balance: Ex. Bal
Bal: 0

 

Category
Watches and Timepieces
Medium
18 Karat Gold
Distinguishing marks
The beautiful case is finished with hashes on the outer edges, leaf/flower patterns and an uninitialed fancy frame all decorate the hunters case. Classic Waltham engine turnings. The white porcelain dial is superb, it features Roman hr. chapters.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Size 18
Date Period
1881
History
Bought in Ireland in approximately 1971, brought with us to America in 1972. Previous history not known.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$1,000
For Sale?
No