The watches are highly collectible and people often want to know waltham watches values. Robbins, the majority stock holder of the new company, said. Vintage american waltham seaside model 1891 pocketwatch. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. Many american watch movements were imported into britain and cased with british made watch cases which, if they are gold or silver, carry british hallmarks. American watch cases usually carry the makers name and trade mark. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch. American waltham pocket watch kw ks coin silver c 1871 village. Usma1891 p382 waltham, american waltham watch company. Apr 29, 2011 value of a waltham watch co ps bartlett pocket watch manufactured about 1891 answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
American watch company american waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts. They had the then revolutionary idea of producing large quantities of waltham pocket watches by using machinery set up to mass produce parts in order to make watches more easily affordable than they. Waltham antique pocket watches with 11 jewels 18901899 year of. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. Since your serial number falls between those two numbers, you. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. During that year, came the outburst of the civil war which brought the business to a standstill and threatened to again bankrupt the. The serial number 5799619 dates this watch to 1891 1892. This identifies the watch as being made by the american waltham watch co. Get the best deals on waltham full hunter antique pocket watches 18901899 year of manufacture when you shop the largest online selection at. Waltham watch company, clock and watch makingmachinerymassachusettswaltham. They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. Vintage american waltham pocket watch model 1891 circa. This waltham riverside was manufactured from 1891 1932, with a total production of 166,639 in 375 production runs.
On january 1, 1859, the company merged with the waltham improvement company, to form the american watch company. Pocket watch, american waltham 1904 elgin case collectors. American waltham sterling and gold pocket watch, c. There is a seconds sub dial at the six position to the face of the watch. American waltham pocket watch values image of blouse and. Ohio on april 19, 1891 occurred because one of the engineers watches had. The term vanguard was originally the name for the 1892 movement, but later was used to refer to a grade of movement among other 1892 grades. I am pleased to offer this vintage waltham pocket watch with hunter case. American waltham pocket watch model 1894 circa 1903 1904 etsy. Make offer 14ct full hunter waltham traveler pocket watch b. The riverside was a mainstay in the american waltham watch company line up of the finest pocket watches of the day. Following the great train disaster in america in 1891 the tragedy occurred due to a faulty timepiece, waltham and a. I want to give good service to a client who brought this in, but dont have any background in vintage pocket watches. Antique american waltham watch co 18 carat gold pocket watch works sometimes.
Antique american waltham watch co 18 carat gold pocket watch. Up for bid is a beautiful antique 1891 one american waltham full hunter 14kt gold ladies pocket watch. It was not until 1961 that the american government mandated that jewellery manufacturers include a mark indicating the maker. Ladies vintage american waltham seaside model 1891 pocket watchmodel. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Of course, the only way to know the true value is to take your waltham watch to a professional watch valuer or a waltham pocket watch expert. You are viewing a very fine quality american sterling silver and gold hunting case pocket watch. This pocket watch features a horse and horseshoe motif to the center with various floral and foliate motifs etched along the edges.
Vintage womens american waltham pocket watch 18951898. They initially outfitted space for design and manufacturing in howards clock factory in roxbury, massachusetts, a community. This is a 12 size by american standards and across this gold filled case is 44mm. An american waltham gold filled pocket watch circa 1891. Marks in watch cases hallmarks, sponsors marks, etc. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Like any other collectors items, the oldest and rarest pieces are the most valuable, so it is important to know as much information as you can about a. The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as. Welcome to the waltham model 1892 research website during the heyday of the american pocket watch, many beautiful watches were made by the truly gifted and skilled watchmakers of this country. The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. The waltham model 1892 actually hit the market in 1892. Antique 1891 one american full hunter 14kt gold waltham. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement the mechanism of the watch. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge.
You can find many waltham pocket watches for sale on ebay. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. The waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the companys history from its very beginning. Jan 10, 20 i purchased a waltham pocket watch online, and the serial on it dates it to 1890. Intricate engine turning and detailed beautiful deep hand engraved 20 year 14 karat gold filled case with non personalized initial shield. Pocket watch american waltham serial numbers image of. Antique waltham pocket watch repair, mechanical waltham. Make offer waltham open face pocket watch, model 1891, grade no. The american waltham watch company were the first watch making company to make watches that conformed to all these specifications, followed by elgin both of which had been making watches for the railroad companies since the 1860s. Figured id show the movement, its engraving is beautiful. Organized by three associates in the mid19th century, the waltham watch company experienced a cloaked early history, as its founders did not want their design innovations to leak to the public. By 1860 the country was in civil war, and the company was in trouble again. Sidestepping any debate over which one was most beautiful, it is suffice to say that waltham s model 92 would be included with the finalists in any.
The waltham pocket watch 17170235 is a model 1900, 16jewel ladies watch with a hunter full case. Get the best deals on waltham pocket watches 18901899 when you. Waltham yellow gold pocket watch retailed by bailey. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Pocket watch has a white porcelain dial with sunken second dial with original blued hour, minute and second hand. Vine american waltham pocket watch model 1891 circa 1904 hunter. New listing vintage 1892 waltham model 1883 grade 81 pocket watch movement parts 18s 15j usa.
Antique american waltham model 1891 ladies gold filled pocket. Unfollow american waltham pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Model 1883 with ps bartlett movement from circa 18931894. Value of american waltham watch company pocket watch serial. Looking at the table of waltham serial numbers see example below, you can see that number 20,900,000 was made in 1917 and 21,800,000 was made in 1918 marked in red in the table below. The pocket watch database has compiled data covering the major american pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. American waltham gold tone pocket watch, circa 1891 get a great deal with this online auction for a pocket watch presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket. All american made, 100% all original, triple hinged hunter case, stem wind and stem set. A terrible train wreck in kipton, ohio in 1891 brought about a standardization of railroad timekeeping that stimulated watch design. The waltham watch company, also known as the american watch company, made over 40 million watches, clocks and other precision implements between the years of 1850 and 1957.
Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. It looks like the engraving says 81 and on the one on the left says something over 231, what you see is the reflection of the camera. Value of a waltham watch co ps bartlett pocket watch manufactured about 1891 answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. The american waltham pocket watch is noted among collectors for their intrinsic beauty, high quality, unique designs, and for being made in america from 1850 to 1957 when they moved to switzerland. New listing beautiful antique waltham usa full hunter mens fob pocket watch 15jewel 1891 50m. I so hope the many pictures and extreme magnification helps tell the story of this extra fine waltham riverside. Well, theres usually not much i can tell people without actually seeing the watch, but if someone knows the watchs serial. What is the value of an american waltham model 1891 pocket.
I dont know if they are a collectors type or if they are worth much but im looking for someone whos might be able to shed some light on those points. Front interior cover engraved 233520, back interior cover engraved illinois watch case co 233520. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s watches to its customers. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. The gold filled case was made by keystone watch case co. Due to the fact that i own a lot of waltham pocket watches i. Antiques atlas victorian police ation waltham pocket watch.
Organized by three associates in the mid19th century, the waltham watch company experienced a cloaked early history, as its founders did not want their design innovations to. Like any other collectors items, the oldest and rarest pieces are the most valuable, so it is important to know as much information as you can about a watch before buying or selling it. Vintage waltham masonic octagon pocket watch 17 jewel. Co 8390 crystal and dial are in excellent condition category science. The first american pocket watches with machine made parts were. Waltham in 1849 aaron lufkin dennison, edward howard and david davis formed a company with a plan to develop machinery that could mass produce.
Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. Get the best deal for waltham pocket watch from the largest online. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Antique american waltham model 1891 ladies gold filled pocket watch c1894. With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms. The companys historic 19thcentury manufacturing facilities in waltham, massachusetts have been preserved as the american waltham watch company.
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. The kipton train wreck of 1891 and the great american. Antique american waltham watch company open face case pocket watch with knights of templar masonic watch fob. Woerd woerds patent, formerly of the american waltham watch company, and the nutting brothers, owners of a watch tool and machinery company in. It has a white face with long skinny roman numerals and a separate second hand clock. The working movement is signed by the american waltham watch co. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. Gold filled waltham grade 630 pocket watch 17j 16s c. Waltham full hunter antique pocket watches 18901899 year.
Get the best deal for waltham pocket watches 18901899 from the largest online selection at. Value of a waltham watch co ps bartlett pocket watch. I have up for sale a beautiful antique estate fresh vintage original circa 1894 american waltham 11 jewel o size ladies pocket watch. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket. The serial number 3097487 allows you to date this watch. American waltham model 1891 grade seaside pocket watch, serial no. American waltham gold tone pocket watch, circa 1891. Jun 24, 2009 american waltham antique pocket watch 14k gold case case cover stamped. In 1857 the american watch company in waltham, massachusetts introduced. Antique pocket watch fine timepieces online auction. You can find this information on the american waltham.
A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. The kipton train wreck of 1891 and the great american railroad watch. Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce highquality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. Date waltham pocket watches by the serial number on the movement. As described elsewhere, the model of a watch is the overall design of the watchs movement i. The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts. Find great deals on ebay for american waltham pocket watch and american waltham pocket watch 14k. I picked up a waltham hunters pocket watch at an auction recently. I paid a certain amount which i wont disclose at this time until someone lets me know what they are valued at.
American waltham watch company stock photos and images alamy. Ladies vintage american waltham seaside model 1891 pocket watch manufacturer. American waltham gold filled pocket watch circa 1891 ebth. American waltham pocket watch hunters case model 1890 size 6s gf. Dust cover engraved guaranteedgiant 14k20 years233520, circa. Antique 1891 one american full hunter 14kt gold waltham ladies pocket watch excl. Well, theres usually not much i can tell people without actually seeing the watch, but if someone knows the watchs serial number i can usually at. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. Antique 1890 american waltham 18s large pocket watch with 14k keystone watch case co. American waltham watch company size 12 pocket watch gold filled case marked crescent 25 year rolled gold open face pocket watch case.
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