Waltham Model 1888 Grade 28 Hunter Case Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1890
This antique American men's hunter-case pocket watch is manufactured by the Waltham Watch Company. It features a size 16 case with an approximate diameter of 52 mm, finished in 14K gold-filled metal.
The exterior displays machine-turned patterns, intricate edge engravings, and an open shield reserved for personal engraving. The movement is a nickel-finished Waltham Grade 28, Model 1888, containing 15 jewels and equipped with a patented adjusted regulator. The multicolor fancy dial is signed 'A.W.W.Co. WALTHAM' and features ornate black numerals, minute markings with golden dots, and black spade-style hands. A dedicated subsidiary seconds dial is located at the 6 o'clock position.
The timepiece dates to approximately 1890. According to the auction description, the watch has been recently serviced and is currently in near-mint operating condition.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1890
- Size
- Size 16
- Type
- Hunter-case watch
- Maker
- Waltham (A.W.W.Co.)
- Model
- Model 1888 Grade 28
- Dial Type
- Multicolor fancy dial
- Jewel Count
- 15
- Case Material
- 14K Gold Filled
- Place recorded
- United States
- Maker / attribution
- Waltham (A.W.W.Co.)
Design
- Case and Dial
- The pocket watch is housed in a hunter-style case measuring approximately 52 mm in diameter, corresponding to a standard size 16. The exterior is constructed from 14K gold-filled material and features an engine-turned finish on both sides. An open shield is integrated into the cover, intended for the inscription of initials or names. The edges of the case are finished with detailed engravings. The dial is a multicolor fancy design signed 'A.W.W.Co. WALTHAM'. It features black stylized numerals set against a background detailed with gold rings and a light blue border. The outer track includes golden dots and five-minute markers. Time is indicated by black spade-shaped hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial is situated at the 6 o'clock position.
- Visible features
- • 14K gold-filled hunter case with engine-turned texture and shield cartouche • Multicolor fancy dial with distinct gold and light blue decorative elements • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock • Intricate engravings along the case edges
- Attribution and Provenance
- The watch is attributed to the Waltham Watch Company of the United States. Based on historical documentation and the specified movement model, the production date is placed at approximately 1890. The information provided is derived from the auction house description. Zamanito notes that they have not independently evaluated or verified the authenticity or the originality of the watch components.
- Movement and Technical Details
- Internally, the timepiece is powered by a Waltham Grade 28, Model 1888 movement. The mechanism is finished in nickel and utilizes 15 jewels. A key technical feature is the inclusion of a patented adjusted regulator, which indicates the engineering standards of the factory during the late 19th century. The auction description reports that the movement has undergone a recent service. It is currently described as being in excellent, near-mint working condition, maintaining accurate timekeeping capabilities.
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
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Research required
- Research required: Authenticity and component originality have not been independently verified
- Research required: Technical status is based solely on the provided auction description