Pocket Watch - Waltham Watch Co, 1869

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Summary:: Gents pocket watch, silver hunter case, Waltham Watch Co, no 421717, 1869.
Description:: Silver hunter case with Birmingham hallmark of 1880-1881 (anchor and small f). White enamel dial has roman numerals and seconds dial at 6.

Key wound spring; lever escapement.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from W. Drew, 1971

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	1.7 cm (Width), 5 cm (Diameter)

More information

Tagged with:	gents watches, key watches, pocket watches, 18181560, 8402700, 6304967, keystone, 672777, 2678092, 19105058
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 is marked 'Waltham Mass I, 421717'.
Maker:	Waltham Watch Co, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States of America, 1869

Comments

paula Posted on 16 Mar 2010 11:27 AM

I have a Waltham Mass watch, Serial No# 18392259 dating it to 1865. It is stamped with the 20 years service mark, I know it is gold filled from that. It is not in working condition. Any idea of value or interest for this year?
Thanks you very much for any information you can provide.

paul douglas Posted on 06 Aug 2010 12:39 PM

paula,serial# 18392259 would date your watch to 1913. I have a 1868 model 57 appleton tracy serial# 440237 six#'s you have eight.
Check the Waltham web site and you'll find this info' is correct... kind regards paul

paul douglas Posted on 06 Aug 2010 12:53 PM

The above: More information. Primary classification:Horology. Back plate #421717 would date 1868,not '69 as stated. paul