Description:
A beautiful antique silver cased Waltham pocket watch dating to 1882, featuring an American Waltham movement housed in an English silver case hallmarked for Birmingham. This elegant key wound pocket watch has a classic white enamel dial with Roman numerals and blued subsidiary seconds hand, together with a finely finished movement signed “Waltham, Mass.”. The watch is currently in good working order and presents exceptionally well for its age, retaining a very clean and honest appearance throughout. Supplied complete with key and presented in a Bowles Ltd gift box.
Maker History:
The American Waltham Watch Company was one of the most important watch manufacturers of the 19th century and pioneered large-scale industrialised watchmaking in the United States. Founded in Massachusetts in 1850, Waltham became renowned worldwide for producing accurate and reliable timepieces, with many exported to Britain and housed in locally made silver or gold cases.
Key Details:
• Maker: American Waltham Watch Company
• Model: Model 1876
• Grade: Home Watch Co.
• Serial Number: 1963765
• Year: c.1882
• Hallmarks: Birmingham 1882
• Case Maker: Alfred Bedford (Waltham)
• Material: Sterling Silver
• Movement Type: Key Wound
• Size: 14s
• Dial: White enamel Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds
• Hands: Gold tone hands with blued seconds hand
• Includes winding key
• Working order
Dimensions:
• Case Diameter: 47.8mm
• Thickness: 17.1mm
Condition:
• Currently running and keeping time when tested
• Service recommended due to age and unknown service history
• Light surface marks and age-related wear to the silver case
• Dial appears in very good condition overall
• Crystal has light surface wear
• Movement clean
Summary:
An attractive and highly collectable late Victorian Waltham pocket watch, combining an American movement with a quality English sterling silver case. A fine example for collectors, display, or occasional use, with excellent overall presentation and strong period character.
Postage & Shipping:
As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.
Important Notes About Antique & Vintage Watches & Movements:
This watch is a genuine antique timepiece and is being sold as such. While it is currently running, no guarantee is given regarding long-term accuracy or reliability. The service history is unknown and a service is always recommended before regular use. Antique watches should be treated as collectible mechanical items rather than modern timekeepers.
