Waltham Size 0 Hunting Cased Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1895
This American-made Waltham pocket watch is a hunting-cased, 0-size model dating to approximately 1895. The watch features a 35mm case constructed of 14K solid gold, decorated with deep, hand-engraved floral motifs and a central shield-shaped cartouche intended for monograms.
The front cover displays an engraved lake scene. The off-white dial is equipped with black Roman numerals and dark spade-style pointers, with a recessed subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the 6 o'clock mark. Internally, the watch is powered by a signed, gilt-finished movement with a 7-jewel configuration. The auction description reports the movement is currently functioning, and the dial possesses thin hairline cracks visible upon close inspection.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1895
- Type
- Hunter-case watch
- Maker
- Waltham (American Waltham Watch Co.)
- Material
- 14K solid gold
- Dial color
- Off-white
- Case diameter
- 35mm
- Movement type
- Gilt with 7 jewels
- Place recorded
- United States
- Condition of dial
- Hairline cracks present
- Maker / attribution
- Waltham (American Waltham Watch Co.)
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a 35mm diameter hunting-style case manufactured from 14K solid gold. The exterior features deep, hand-executed engravings depicting a pastoral landscape with a lake on the front cover, surrounded by elaborate floral and foliage motifs. The back cover incorporates a shield-shaped frame designed for personalization or the engraving of initials. The dial is finished in an off-white tone and displays black Roman numerals for the hour markers. It is fitted with dark, spade-tipped hands and a sub-dial for seconds, which is sunken into the dial plate at the 6 o'clock position. The auction description reports that the dial exhibits very faint hairline cracks, noted as being difficult to discern without magnification.
- Visible features
- • Deep hand-engraved floral and landscape decoration on the gold case • Off-white dial with Roman numeral indices • Recessed subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock • Gilt-finished movement
- Attribution and History
- The object is attributed to the American Waltham Watch Co., a historically significant entity in the development of industrial watch manufacturing in the United States. The dating provided by the source places the production of this timepiece at approximately 1895.
- Movement and Functionality
- The internal mechanism is a signed Waltham gilt-finished movement, featuring a 7-jewel arrangement. This specific 0-size caliber was part of the American Waltham Watch Co.'s production output during the late 19th century, aimed at the women's market. The movement was engineered to fit within the smaller dimensions of the 0-size case, balancing horological utility with portable design. Regarding its operational state, the auction description reports that the watch movement is currently running in a smooth and appropriate manner.
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 longevity and precision are not verified
- Research required: Exact provenance and history are not provided