A late 19th century 8 size Waltham pocket watch with gold box hinge case
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a late 19th century model 1873 pocket watch with gold case, 8 size, 11 jewel, stem wind and lever set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance in a 9 - 10 karat, rose gold, engraved, box hinge hunting case, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands, serial #1149291, 68.6g TW, with jeweler's box.
Condition Report: CASE: Case has housed another movement; Dent, edge of front cover; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Front cover with minor gap at band when closed, crystal too high; Acrylic crystal; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Numerous hairlines; Chip at 9:00. HANDS: Minor losses to color. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Tiny spot of corrosion; Regulator with minor oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Balance out of round; Low amplitude, needs service. Box fair, lining with tears, watch too large for receiver, circa 1880
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American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a late 19th century model 1873 pocket watch with gold case, 8 size, 11 jewel, stem wind and lever set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance in a 9 - 10 karat, rose gold, engraved, box hinge hunting case, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands, serial #1149291, 68.6g TW, with jeweler's box.
Condition Report: CASE: Case has housed another movement; Dent, edge of front cover; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Front cover with minor gap at band when closed, crystal too high; Acrylic crystal; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Numerous hairlines; Chip at 9:00. HANDS: Minor losses to color. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Tiny spot of corrosion; Regulator with minor oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Balance out of round; Low amplitude, needs service. Box fair, lining with tears, watch too large for receiver, circa 1880