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Pocket Watch - American Watch Co, 1883 Object Reg. No: ST 039771

Pocket Watch
Summary:
Gents pocket watch, silver hunter case, American Watch Co., Waltham, Massachusetts, no 2117240, 1883.
Description:
Silver hunter case. White enamel dial with roman numerals and seconds dial at six.

Key wound spring; lever escapement.
Acquisition Information:
Unknown from Unknown
Discipline: Technology
Dimensions: 2 cm (Width), 5 cm (Diameter)

More information

Tagged with: pocket watches, watches, 83364, 245137, 1488268, philadelphia watchcase co., victory case, 4595759
Themes this item is part of: Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection
Primary Classification: HOROLOGY
Secondary Classification: Watches
Tertiary Classification: united states of america
Inscriptions: Back plate marked 'Am. Watch Co. Waltham, Mass. 2117240'. Case has Birmingham hallmark for 1885.
Manufacturer: American Watch Co, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States of America, 1883

Comments

steven millner Posted on 06 Mar 2010 1:32 PM
i have one #10818732 with a cace#4187919 (Philadelphia watch co)all ingaved(Victory)WHATS it is worth and who wants it.
steven millner Posted on 06 Mar 2010 1:47 PM
american Wiltham Watch co #10818732 case#Philadelphiawatchcase co.Victory. whats it is worth and who wants it.
Discovery Centre Posted on 10 Mar 2010 11:40 AM
Museum Victoria Comment
Sounds like a lovely watch, Steven, but unfortunately Museum Victoria cannot offer valuations. More information here: http://museumvictoria.com.au/discoverycentre/infosheets/valuations/

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