{"product_id":"antique-silver-waltham-pocket-watch-model-1876-c-1882-working","title":"Antique Silver Waltham Pocket Watch – Model 1876 - c.1882 – Working","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eMaker History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e• Maker: American Waltham Watch Company\u003cbr data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e• Model: Model 1876\u003cbr data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e• Grade: Home Watch Co.\u003cbr data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e• Serial Number: 1963765\u003cbr data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e• Year: c.1882\u003cbr data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e• Hallmarks: Birmingham 1882\u003cbr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e• Case Maker: Alfred Bedford (Waltham)\u003cbr data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e• Material: Sterling Silver\u003cbr data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e• Movement Type: Key Wound\u003cbr data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e• Size: 14s\u003cbr data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e• Dial: White enamel Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds\u003cbr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e• Hands: Gold tone hands with blued seconds hand\u003cbr data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e• Includes winding key\u003cbr data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e• Working order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003e• Case Diameter: 47.8mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e• Thickness: 17.1mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e• Currently running and keeping time when tested\u003cbr data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e• Service recommended due to age and unknown service history\u003cbr data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e• Light surface marks and age-related wear to the silver case\u003cbr data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e• Dial appears in very good condition overall\u003cbr data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e• Crystal has light surface wear\u003cbr data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e• Movement clean\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eAs usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003eImportant Notes About Antique \u0026amp; Vintage Watches \u0026amp; Movements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waltham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53129226944779,"sku":"1925\/5","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/8C791B93-49D4-4DEC-A696-E77774906337_1_201_a.jpg?v=1779425844","url":"https:\/\/bowles.ltd\/products\/antique-silver-waltham-pocket-watch-model-1876-c-1882-working","provider":"Bowles Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}