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Together with a full hunter pocket watch by waltham. I had it with some other items i recieved the other pocket watch was elgin and engraved 1906. This is a base medal case and on the back it is signed 23314 with the military arrow. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. In 1857 the american watch company in waltham, massachusetts. We completely disassemble a vintage waltham pocket watch. Measure the diameter of the movement with a digital gauge. American waltham 1880 sterling silver pocket watch ebth. Waltham 18s sidewinder in hinged front and back karat case. The watch was wound and also set by opening the back and fitting a key to a. Vintage steampunk windup pocket watch mechanical antique chain retro open face.
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In 1849 aaron lufkin dennison, edward howard and david davis formed a company with a plan to use machinery to manufacture watch movement parts so precisely that they would become fully interchangeable. Watch and learn how a pocket watch is designed with this breakdown video. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. This allows a lot more gear to be visible, giving a raw, elegant look to it. The dust cover is blank and is stamped 172556 and 6755904. Waltham silver open face antique pocket watches for sale. Antique waltham gold pocket watch in case the ebay community.
Bridge plate most pocket watches that are considered skeleton watches utilize the bridge plate. An open face pocket watch doesnt have a cover and can be considered as the design that creators agreed on when they decided to switch to wristwatches. I have done my due diligence by researching within ebay and can not find any similar. Get the best deals on waltham full hunter antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. It is in the original case and does work but stops and starts. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Substantial waltham 18k yellow gold hunting case pocket watch, 53mm, features a three part case, the front and back engineturned covers with a horizontal decorative engraved band, one side with a blank shield for a monogram, the other with a decorative miniature landscape, and hinged gold cuvette protecting the movement.
The case features an engraved crest design to obverse and has a ten inch fob with key. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Multicolor gold deer hunter case elgin pocket watch ca1915 quick view. We carry an assortment of antique pocket watches for sale ranging from silver and gold antique pocket watches accessories such as watch cases, antique watch fobs and alberts, and open face styles. I have collected fine pocket watches for the last 30 years. Antique waltham silver hunting cased pocket watch w leonardo. It was found in the july issue of harpers new monthly magazine 1869 and gives an interesting insight into the beginnings of this significant maker. Bringing forth imagery of bygone eras, timeless fob watches have made their way into the closets and dressers of dapper men everywhere. The watch in the photo is a ball open face pocket watch made of 10k goldfilled metal with a screw back, 16 size in working condition. I picked up a waltham hunters pocket watch at an auction recently. Unfollow 1903 waltham pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Waltham sterling coin silver hunter pocket watch model. Keeping time with waltham, hamilton, and illinois pocket watches.
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Once you have armed your self with the information about your watch, you can go to the information pages to determine the age of the watch. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. A 16 size case diameter 50mm waltham solid silver hunting cased pocket watch. Waltham pocket watches for sale in uk view 42 bargains. This returns any information available about a specific watch serial number. Waltham full hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The dial is a limited edition evenlode collectables original with a leonardo da vinci theme the vitruvian man and the mona lisa. With a classically nostalgic look and feel, a pocket watch is the perfect accessory for any person with a dashing sense of style. An antique waltham pocket watch with coin silver hunting case. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover which has some unevenness around the edge.
If you are interested in any of my watches please make a reasonable offer. If we want to open the watch case so that we can see the movement the working parts of the watch, then weve got to figure out what kind of case it is. Shop forand learn aboutantique waltham pocket watches. Open the back cover of the watch with your fingernail and look for identifying names a magnifying glass or loupe may be necessary. Antique waltham silver full hunter pocket watch with. Antique waltham silver hunting cased pocket watch w. I have been trying to upload some photos of my waltham brooklyn eagle gold pocket watch. Shes written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce crafts. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches.
Identifying the hallmarks on an old pocket watch is a great way to learn more about the piece in question. Deer pocket watch in antique pocket watches for sale ebay. American pocket watches used a system of relatively standard watch sizes, so it was possible for a customer to select the watch movement they wished to purchase, and then select a case to hold it. This will only work on round pocket watch movements. Keeping time with waltham, hamilton, and illinois pocket. Hello, i have a 18 size waltham hunter with a case marking of only waltham in caps within a scrolled border. Its open face watch and came in this box which is made out of wood with a felt covering which is tattered with a wood grain design. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order.
Pocket watches for sale antique and vintage railroad. Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i. Antique victorian waltham sterling silver pocket watch 1885. The watch itself 57mm diameter excluding the winding stem. American waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts. Way back when, watchmakers used to put false bridges on their pocket watches to make it look more pricey, even if it wasnt.
The item vintage illinois 18s 15j pocket watch, 5 oz sterling silver hunting case is in sale since wednesday, march, 2019. Discover a large selection of waltham watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Waltham international sa continues to produce mechanical wrist watches and mechanical pocket watches under the waltham brand and is a fullfledged member of the federation of the swiss watch industry fh. Waltham open face silver 15 jewels antique pocket watches. Make time for a classic with pocket watches from sears. An antique waltham sterling silver full hunter pocket watch with albert. Taking gentlemen back in time with our vintage pocket watch. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s watches to its customers. In 1923, they became the waltham watch and clock company reflecting the new importance of clock manufacturing, but then in 1925 the name was changed back to waltham watch company. Antique waltham colonial 14k gold filled pocket watch open. Total watch repair is the fastest, easiest and most convenient way to repair your waltham watch.
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The watch features a white dial with roman numerals and a sunk seconds dial to six oclock position. The following is an interesting story about the elgin pocket watch company. Waltham yellow gold pocket watch retailed by bailey. Antique pocket watch 12s waltham 15 jewel grade no 220 octogon works with fob. Waltham usa key wind silver cased pocket watch youtube. Waltham watches all prices for waltham watches on chrono24. The movement is fully signed and the serial number 1,350,150 dates it back to 1880.
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