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Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i. Sold early waltham key wind pocket watchps bartlett mod. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. American waltham case serial numbers torrentssuper9s diary. Producing millions of timepieces over their 107year history, waltham watch company is a landmark in american timekeeping. Research past prices of waltham pocket watches to buy or bid. Antique pocket watches waltham 18601869 year of manufacture. Antique american waltham model 1857 key wind set 18s coin. While the waltham gold pocket watch is common, waltham pocket watches are also made out of many other materials. What is the value of a american waltham pocket watch. American waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts. What is the value of a american waltham pocket watch, model. The triplehinged, solid 14 karat yellow gold case of this 1920s pocket watch was made by the keystone watch case company.
It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge over the competition. You can find many waltham pocket watches for sale on ebay. Antique 1873 riverside waltham 15 jewels size 8s pocket watch a13. Waltham ps bartlett 18 size kw pocket watch model 1857 silver. We have one of the largest collections of railroad grade and keywind pocket watches on the internet. The next movements produced, serial numbers 5001 to 14,000, were used in the waltham model 1857 watch, the first pocket watch produced in america of. What is the value of a model 1857 waltham pocket watch. Sold early waltham key wind pocket watchps bartlett mod 1857, coin silver hunter case. So now in this example, you know you have a waltham riverside 18k gold hunting case pocket watch made in 1886. Waltham antique pocket watches with 11 jewels for sale ebay. Get the best deals on waltham antique pocket watches with 11 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at.
These will typically sell higher in an antique shop or private sale compared to an auction. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. American president abraham lincoln was awarded a key wind waltham model 1857 watch. Waltham and elgin both produced over one million watches per year in their peakproduction years. The serial number is only 21772, which dates it to about 1860. It is in its original silver case and in excellent condition 58mm diameter. Attractive philadelphia gold filled guarenteed 20 years hunter case. This serial number will tell a little about the watch and is useful information to know when looking to find out the value of a waltham watch. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. Waltham pocket watch serial numbers with description of waltham watch movements, and price guide included years 1857 thru 1944 included illustrations in detail. Antique 1857 waltham appleton tracy coin silver 15 jewels key wind pocket watch.
What is the value of a model 1857 waltham pocket watch with serial number 171128. I want to give good service to a client who brought this in, but dont have any background in vintage pocket watches. Well, theres usually not much i can tell people without actually seeing the watch, but if someone knows the watchs serial number i can usually at. These materials can vary, and that will affect the waltham pocket watch value. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. For sale on 1stdibs this wonderful pocket watch from circa 1904.
This very attractive, openface 1920s pocket watch was manufactured by the well regarded waltham watch company, based in waltham, massachusetts. Waltham pocket watch serial numbers with description of waltham watch movements, and price guide included years 1857 thru 1944 included illustrations in detail on. Sep 27, 2009 how much would a 1857 1907 real silver pocket watch be valued at. Vintage 1869 waltham appleton tracy 1865 pocket watch movement balance 10s 15j. The boston watch company failed in 1857 and was sold at auction to royal e. This returns any information available about a specific watch serial number. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. The factory itself is a brick building, with numerous long wings, several towers, and inclosing three ample inner courts, besides an elegant suite of offices at one end and an observatory at the other. In fact, a 1961 ruling by the federal trade commission prohibited any inference that a relationship to the original waltham watch company exists.
Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. I have a waltham pocket watch in great condition and the serial number on the works reads. May 26, 2006 i have a waltham pocket watch in great condition and the serial number on the works reads. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for. Also, when i took the back off the watch to look at it, the works looks brand new. I have this exact vintage waltham abraham lincoln pocket watch and im interested in selling it but would like to no the value of it first. A and s railroad gold minute repeating pocket watch presented. This is a very rare nickel movement american watch co. Waltham ps bartlett 18 size kw pocket watch model 1857. In 1854 the location of the factory was changed to waltham. An article about the history and collecting of antique pocket watches. Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases.
Mar 29, 20 i have this exact vintage waltham abraham lincoln pocket watch and im interested in selling it but would like to no the value of it first. If youre willing to invest a little time learning more about your vintage pocket watch, you may find that you not only learn its value but also discover the many pleasures and rewards of understanding and collecting vintage american pocket watches. At this time the firm began producing their own cases. Bartlett model 1857 in a waltham coin silver hunter case. How i assemble a pocket watch, waltham model 1857 youtube. The waltham model 1857 was the first made in the year 1857 and in years prior to that year, pocket watches were not made of standard parts and there was a difficulty in. This is a very well preserved 18 size key wind pocket watch made by the waltham watch co. Draft origins of the waltham model 57 priceless ads. Make offer waltham multi color 14k gold 18s deer sportsman hunter pocket watch 1857 rare.
Due to the fact that i own a lot of waltham pocket watches i. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch co. Minute repeating pocket watch with porcelain dial, movement number 16666, case number 20175, size 20 l, a and s railroad gold minute repeating pocket watch presented to j. This is an 18 size open face pocket watch with an english sterling silver hallmarked case. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. Once you have armed your self with the information about your watch, you can go to the information pages to determine the age of the watch. New listing antique american waltham model 1857 key wind set 18s coin silver pocket watch. The waltham watch company contributed greatly to the world of antique pocket watches with their precision engineering and fine craftsmanship. Find waltham and waltham model 1872 from a vast selection of pocket watches. There is one tiny little ding that is hard to see on the back of the edge of the case.
How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. A few figures will perhaps convey an idea of the magnitude of the waltham pocket watch works in their present form. It has 15 sapphire jewels and is key wind and key set. Prior to that year, pocket watches were not made of standard parts and repairing and making the watches was difficult and expensive. Buy waltham pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Original heavy silver case in excellent condition 58mm diameter. The inside says appleton tracy it says pat pinion 2,034031 adjusted waltham mass. Overall, this watch is in very good condition and i believe it is all original, minus the crystal.
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