American Waltham Lady Waltham Hunter-Case Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1897
This antique hunter-case pocket watch is a Lady Waltham grade timepiece produced by the American Waltham Watch Co. The watch features a size 0 case, measuring approximately 35 mm in diameter, which is constructed from 14K gold-filled metal.
The exterior of the case is heavily decorated with floral engravings and includes a vacant shield intended for monogramming. The watch is powered by a 16-jewel mechanical movement, which is stem-wound and stem-set. Notable technical features of the caliber include a solid gold center wheel, jeweled settings, and a safety barrel. The dial is finished in a multi-color design featuring gold-tone floral accents and a subtle blue tint, marked with Arabic numerals and Louis XIV style gold hands, with a secondary sub-seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock.
The auction description reports that the movement bears the signatures A.W.W.CO., Lady Waltham, and Safety Barrel, along with a serial number.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1897
- Type
- Hunter case pocket watch
- Grade
- Lady Waltham
- Maker
- American Waltham Watch Co.
- Case size
- Size 0
- Case type
- 14K gold-filled hunter case
- Place recorded
- United States
- Movement jewels
- 16 jewels
- Movement features
- Safety barrel and gold center wheel
- Maker / attribution
- American Waltham Watch Co.
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a hunter-style case measuring approximately 35 mm in diameter, categorized as a size 0 watch. The exterior surfaces are finished in 14K gold-filled metal and are covered with dense floral engraving. One side of the case includes a blank shield The dial is designed with a multi-colored aesthetic, featuring gold-toned floral ornamentation against a soft blue-tinted background. It uses Arabic numerals to mark the hours and features Louis XIV style hands. A subsidiary seconds dial is located at the 6 o'clock position.
- Visible features
- • Floral-engraved hunter-case • Multi-color dial with floral motifs • Gold Louis XIV style hands • Secondary sub-seconds dial at 6 o'clock
- Condition and Attribution
- The documentation dates the piece to approximately 1897. The auction description reports that All information provided regarding the watch is based on the source material, and independent verification of the mechanical performance or physical authenticity is not claimed by the catalogue.
- Movement and Mechanical Details
- The timepiece utilizes a mechanical movement that is wound and set via the pendant. It is a 16-jewel caliber that includes high-grade components such as a solid gold center wheel and decorative gold settings for the jewels. The movement bridges are engraved with specific identifying information, including the manufacturer initials A.W.W.CO., the grade name Lady Waltham, and the designation Safety Barrel. A serial number is also present on the movement plate, though the specific digits are not provided in the description.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement serial number not explicitly transcribed in source text
- Research required: Physical authenticity and functional status remain unverified by the catalogue