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ONE OF THE ICONIC AMERICAN POCKET WATCH COMPANIES WAS AMERICAN WATCH CO., LATER KNOWN AS WALTHAM FOR THE CITY IN WHICH IT WAS FOUNDED.
IN 1860, AS PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS ELECTED, THE COUNTRY WAS IN CIVIL WAR. PRODUCTION GROUND TO A HALT. HOWEVER, THE COMPANY DECIDED TO DOWNSIZE TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE LEVEL TO KEEP THE FACTORY OPEN. IT WORKED: UPON HIS GETTYSBURG ADDRESS, PRESIDENT LINCOLN BECAME THE PROUD OWNER OF A WILLIAM ELLERY MODEL WALTHAM WATCH. PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S WATCH - MADE IN JANUARY 1863 - RESIDES IN THE COLLECTION OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY AT THE SMITHSONIAN.
WE ARE VERY PLEASED TO OFFER THIS BICENTENNIAL 1876 WALTHAM, THAT ACCORDING TO THE COMPANY'S HAND-WRITTEN LEDGER, WAS MADE IN DECEMBER OF 1876 (SEE NAWCC REPORT BELOW)
HANDSOME PERIOD DUEBER HALLMARKED COIN SILVER CASE
ORIGINAL PORCELAIN DIAL THAT PRESENTS NEAR PERFECT WITH ORIGINAL BLUE STEEL "SPADE" HANDS
LARGE 18 SIZE, MEASURING A FULL 57MM IN DIAMETER
KEY WOUND MOVEMENT WITH WINDING KEY
ITS PERIOD CORRECT FULLY-HALLMARKED COIN SILVER CASE, IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH WONDERFUL, RICH PATINA. ITS WONDERFUL ENAMEL DIAL HAS JUST 1 TIGHT HAIRLINE AND CHIP TO ITS SECONDS' BIT.
AMAZINGLY AFTER 150 YEARS, THIS WATCH IS ALL INTACT AND ORIGINAL. ACCOMPANYING IT IS A WINDING KEY AND A PHOTO OF THE PAGE IN WALTHAM'S HAND-WRITTEN PRODUCTION LEDGER.
THIS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXCITING HISTORICAL TIMEPIECE FROM A PROMINENT AMERICAN WATCHMAKER.
ONE OF THE ICONIC AMERICAN POCKET WATCH COMPANIES WAS AMERICAN WATCH CO., LATER KNOWN AS WALTHAM FOR THE CITY IN WHICH IT WAS FOUNDED.
IN 1860, AS PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS ELECTED, THE COUNTRY WAS IN CIVIL WAR. PRODUCTION GROUND TO A HALT. HOWEVER, THE COMPANY DECIDED TO DOWNSIZE TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE LEVEL TO KEEP THE FACTORY OPEN. IT WORKED: UPON HIS GETTYSBURG ADDRESS, PRESIDENT LINCOLN BECAME THE PROUD OWNER OF A WILLIAM ELLERY MODEL WALTHAM WATCH. PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S WATCH - MADE IN JANUARY 1863 - RESIDES IN THE COLLECTION OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY AT THE SMITHSONIAN.
WE ARE VERY PLEASED TO OFFER THIS BICENTENNIAL 1876 WALTHAM, THAT ACCORDING TO THE COMPANY'S HAND-WRITTEN LEDGER, WAS MADE IN DECEMBER OF 1876 (SEE NAWCC REPORT BELOW)
HANDSOME PERIOD DUEBER HALLMARKED COIN SILVER CASE
ORIGINAL PORCELAIN DIAL THAT PRESENTS NEAR PERFECT WITH ORIGINAL BLUE STEEL "SPADE" HANDS
LARGE 18 SIZE, MEASURING A FULL 57MM IN DIAMETER
KEY WOUND MOVEMENT WITH WINDING KEY
ITS PERIOD CORRECT FULLY-HALLMARKED COIN SILVER CASE, IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH WONDERFUL, RICH PATINA. ITS WONDERFUL ENAMEL DIAL HAS JUST 1 TIGHT HAIRLINE AND CHIP TO ITS SECONDS' BIT.
AMAZINGLY AFTER 150 YEARS, THIS WATCH IS ALL INTACT AND ORIGINAL. ACCOMPANYING IT IS A WINDING KEY AND A PHOTO OF THE PAGE IN WALTHAM'S HAND-WRITTEN PRODUCTION LEDGER.
THIS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXCITING HISTORICAL TIMEPIECE FROM A PROMINENT AMERICAN WATCHMAKER.
DETAILED APPRAISAL:
MANUFACTURER: AMERICAN WATCH CO./WALTHAM
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: U.S.A.
SERIAL NO.: 953,455
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: DECEMBER, 1866, MADE IN A PRODUCTION RUN OF 1500 PIECES:
FUNCTIONS: HOURS, MINUTES, SUBSIDIARY SECONDS
DESIGNED FOR: MEN
CASE MATERIAL: WARRANTED COIN SILVER
CASE MARKINGS: "DUEBER, COIN, 37132"
TOTAL WEIGHT: 145.0 GRAMS
CASE CONDITION: HONEST CONDITION WITH NO VISIBLE DENTS OR DINGS AND AN EXCELLENT PATINA AND ONLY LIGHT WEAR. TIGHT BOW AND ALL GOLD HINGES ARE GOOD - ALL LIDS SNAP TIGHTLY SHUT.
DIMENSIONS: 57MM DIAMETER (EXCLUDING THE PENDENT)
DIAL: WHITE ENAMEL WITH ROMAN NUMERALS, CORRECTLY SIGNED, ORIGINAL
HANDS: ORIGINAL BLUE STEEL "SPADE"
MOVEMENT MARKINGS: PS BARTLETT, WALTHAM, MASS. 953,455
CRYSTAL TYPE: MINERAL GLASS, VERY GOOD CONDITION
RUNNING STRONGLY AND KEEPING TIME WHEN WOUND. BALANCE RUNS TRUE AND WITH GREAT AMPLITUDE. GOOD BALANCE, MAINSPRING AND TRAIN.
YOUR WATCH IS IMPORTANT TO US, AND WE WILL TAKE CARE OF IT FOR ITS LIFETIME. WE PROVIDE THE BEST AFTER SALE CARE IN THE BUSINESS WITH AN EXPERIENCED TEAM OF WATCHMAKERS BOTH OF WHOM EACH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE AND A LARGE NUMBER OF PARTS.
BOX/PAPERS: BOX - WATCH PACKAGING BOX; PAPERS - CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY UPON REQUEST; KEY - PERIOD WINDING/SETTING KEY
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. IF YOU ARE IN ANY WAY UNSATISFIED WITH THE WATCH WE WILL FULLY REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE. SIMPLY NOTIFY US AND SEND IT BACK ANYTIME WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER IT HAS BEEN RECEIVED. OUR GOAL IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BUYING EXPERIENCE. VIEW OUR FEEDBACK AND SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE.
GREAT LAKES HOR. SUPPLY, LLC
PO BOX 356
LAKEWOOD, OH 44107
PHONE: EBAY DOES NOT ALLOW OUR CONTACT INFORMATION TO BE DISPLAYED. PLEASE GOOGLE OUR NAME AND VISIT OUR WEBSITE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT US BY PHONE. IT IS LISTED TOWARD THE BOTTOM OF OUR HOMEPAGE AND PROMINENTLY ON EACH WATCH'S LISTING PAGE.
MANUFACTURER: AMERICAN WATCH CO./WALTHAM
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: U.S.A.
SERIAL NO.: 953,455
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: DECEMBER, 1866, MADE IN A PRODUCTION RUN OF 1500 PIECES:
| Total made | 295489 | Total runs | 2885 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Dec 1876 | End | Feb 1877 |
| First | 952001 | Last | 953500 |
| Model | 1857 | Name | PS Bartlett |
| Grade | PSB | Material | A |
| Size | 18 | Size | 18 |
| Plate | FP | Note | NL |
| Jeweling | 4 Holes | Jewels | 11 |
| Balance | Ex. Bal. | Bal | Assorted |
| Style | KW | Style | NL |
| Comment | |||
| Source | 1p217n950421_953552.pdf gp007n948601_1023000.pdf | ||
| Provider | Date | 2002-12-11 | |
DESIGNED FOR: MEN
CASE MATERIAL: WARRANTED COIN SILVER
CASE MARKINGS: "DUEBER, COIN, 37132"
TOTAL WEIGHT: 145.0 GRAMS
CASE CONDITION: HONEST CONDITION WITH NO VISIBLE DENTS OR DINGS AND AN EXCELLENT PATINA AND ONLY LIGHT WEAR. TIGHT BOW AND ALL GOLD HINGES ARE GOOD - ALL LIDS SNAP TIGHTLY SHUT.
DIMENSIONS: 57MM DIAMETER (EXCLUDING THE PENDENT)
DIAL: WHITE ENAMEL WITH ROMAN NUMERALS, CORRECTLY SIGNED, ORIGINAL
HANDS: ORIGINAL BLUE STEEL "SPADE"
MOVEMENT MARKINGS: PS BARTLETT, WALTHAM, MASS. 953,455
CRYSTAL TYPE: MINERAL GLASS, VERY GOOD CONDITION
RUNNING STRONGLY AND KEEPING TIME WHEN WOUND. BALANCE RUNS TRUE AND WITH GREAT AMPLITUDE. GOOD BALANCE, MAINSPRING AND TRAIN.
YOUR WATCH IS IMPORTANT TO US, AND WE WILL TAKE CARE OF IT FOR ITS LIFETIME. WE PROVIDE THE BEST AFTER SALE CARE IN THE BUSINESS WITH AN EXPERIENCED TEAM OF WATCHMAKERS BOTH OF WHOM EACH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE AND A LARGE NUMBER OF PARTS.
BOX/PAPERS: BOX - WATCH PACKAGING BOX; PAPERS - CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY UPON REQUEST; KEY - PERIOD WINDING/SETTING KEY
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. IF YOU ARE IN ANY WAY UNSATISFIED WITH THE WATCH WE WILL FULLY REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE. SIMPLY NOTIFY US AND SEND IT BACK ANYTIME WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER IT HAS BEEN RECEIVED. OUR GOAL IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BUYING EXPERIENCE. VIEW OUR FEEDBACK AND SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE.
GREAT LAKES HOR. SUPPLY, LLC
PO BOX 356
LAKEWOOD, OH 44107
PHONE: EBAY DOES NOT ALLOW OUR CONTACT INFORMATION TO BE DISPLAYED. PLEASE GOOGLE OUR NAME AND VISIT OUR WEBSITE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT US BY PHONE. IT IS LISTED TOWARD THE BOTTOM OF OUR HOMEPAGE AND PROMINENTLY ON EACH WATCH'S LISTING PAGE.
Any ??? please ask before purchasing. Buyer agrees to pay within 7 days of close of sale, NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE. If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an email and I will reply as soon as I can. Thanks and happy shopping!
