A fine example of an antique American Waltham Watch Company (AWWCo.) pocket watch, housed in a sterling silver case hallmarked in Birmingham in 1900. The movement dates to around 1899, and the case bears the maker's mark "AB" (Waltham Watch Company’s British import). This key-wound watch is in working order, although no key is included. The silver case is attractively engraved and shows typical tarnish for its age.
Brief History of the Maker: The American Waltham Watch Company, based in Waltham, Massachusetts, was a pioneering manufacturer in precision timekeeping and mass production. Founded in 1850, Waltham watches gained a global reputation for quality and reliability, particularly during the 19th century. Their movements were frequently cased in silver or gold and exported worldwide, often in locally hallmarked cases.
Key Details:
Maker: AWWCo. (American Waltham Watch Company)
Case Hallmark: Birmingham, 1900
Case Maker’s Mark: AB (Waltham Watch Co.)
Movement Serial Number: 9376236
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Origin: USA movement, British silver case
Mechanism: Key-wound (no key included)
Working: Yes (service recommended)
Hands: Spade hands, Roman numeral dial
Subdial: Seconds at 6 o'clock
Back: Engraved shield cartouche
Dimensions:
Case Diameter: 50.4mm
Condition:
Working but unserviced; service recommended for long-term reliability
Silver case tarnished with some age-related surface marks
Dial in good condition with minor marks around the edge
No winding key included
Summary: This handsome antique pocket watch is a solid, well-preserved example from the turn of the 20th century. With its British silver case and American movement, it represents the popular transatlantic style of the period. An excellent piece for collectors or vintage enthusiasts looking for a working example of horological history.
As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.
A fine example of an antique American Waltham Watch Company (AWWCo.) pocket watch, housed in a sterling silver case hallmarked in Birmingham in 1900. The movement dates to around 1899, and the case bears the maker's mark "AB" (Waltham Watch Company’s British import). This key-wound watch is in working order, although no key is included. The silver case is attractively engraved and shows typical tarnish for its age.
Brief History of the Maker: The American Waltham Watch Company, based in Waltham, Massachusetts, was a pioneering manufacturer in precision timekeeping and mass production. Founded in 1850, Waltham watches gained a global reputation for quality and reliability, particularly during the 19th century. Their movements were frequently cased in silver or gold and exported worldwide, often in locally hallmarked cases.
Key Details:
Maker: AWWCo. (American Waltham Watch Company)
Case Hallmark: Birmingham, 1900
Case Maker’s Mark: AB (Waltham Watch Co.)
Movement Serial Number: 9376236
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Origin: USA movement, British silver case
Mechanism: Key-wound (no key included)
Working: Yes (service recommended)
Hands: Spade hands, Roman numeral dial
Subdial: Seconds at 6 o'clock
Back: Engraved shield cartouche
Dimensions:
Case Diameter: 50.4mm
Condition:
Working but unserviced; service recommended for long-term reliability
Silver case tarnished with some age-related surface marks
Dial in good condition with minor marks around the edge
No winding key included
Summary: This handsome antique pocket watch is a solid, well-preserved example from the turn of the 20th century. With its British silver case and American movement, it represents the popular transatlantic style of the period. An excellent piece for collectors or vintage enthusiasts looking for a working example of horological history.
As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.
