They were made between 1851 and 1957 in waltham, massachusetts. Stowell and company monogramed 19 waltham pocket watch v96teqd. Typically the more jewels a watch has, the higher the value. How to determine the value of a pocket watch stories news how to determine the value of a pocket watch. Waltham 21 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Next, search the heritage auctions archives to find the value of similar items sold at auction. This very attractive, openface 1920s pocket watch was manufactured by the well regarded waltham watch company, based in waltham, massachusetts. Get the best deal for waltham silver antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. The factory itself is a brick building, with numerous long wings, several towers, and inclosing three ample inner courts, besides an elegant suite of.
Antique 10ct gold filled waltham marquis pocket watch, 19. Waltham open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for. Value guide for estate and antique jewelry heritage auctions. Before this, timepieces were worn around the neck, but it was charles iis love. You should consult the serial number table for the specific brand of. Finding the value of a waltham or any collectible watch needs to take into account many factors. Instructions for using our serial number lookup tables. Has a old picture of a woman in the back of the watch. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. While the values of waltham pocket watches vary immensely, these. The triplehinged, solid 14 karat yellow gold case of this 1920s pocket watch was made by the keystone watch case company. The american waltham watch company had its beginnings in 1850 in roxbury, massachusetts. Like any other collectors items, the oldest and rarest pieces are the most valuable, so it is important to know as much information as you can about a watch before buying or selling it.
Waltham pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. 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. Antique 19 waltham 7 jewel manual wind pocket watch. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. The waltham pocket watch is equally celebrated and is part of the companys history from its very beginning. It is in its original silver case and in excellent condition 58mm diameter.
Also commonly referred to as the waltham watch company, the american waltham watch company was the first watch company to mass produce watches in america and is generally considered to be the most important american watch company. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Antique waltham giant gold plate full hunter case fob pocket watch working 19. The back does have some dimples that are hard to notice and both the inside and outside have been sanded and polished. History of the american waltham watch company waltham, ma.
While the waltham gold pocket watch is common, waltham pocket watches are also made out of many other materials. This is a very rare nickel movement american watch co. We do not sell, research, nor offer appraisals or values for used, vintage, or antique watches. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The movement is signed american waltham, usa, giant, 17 jewels and it has the serial number 19397775 which dates it back to 19. There are only a handful of these in existence today. Yellow gold filled waltham full hunter pocket watch 17 jewel size 18 1905 825. With financial backing from samuel curtis, of smallarms. Find waltham pocket watch in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Value of a waltham watch co ps bartlett pocket watch manufactured about 1891 answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The first is the crescent street and the second is the vanguard model. Giant 15 jewels 19398552 dating the movement to around 19. The dial is an early enamel waltham factory dial as well the hands are waltham and in good clean condition.
Value of a waltham watch co ps bartlett pocket watch. Buy waltham gold plated pocket watches and get the best deals. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Get the best deal for waltham antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at.
What should a wristwatch nerd know about american pocket watches and the industry that made them. The example below uses information from the american waltham watch company, but that is just an example. New listing american waltham pocket watch 7 jewel 12 size runs well. A few figures will perhaps convey an idea of the magnitude of the waltham pocket watch works in their present form. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. Pocket watch information custom engraved swiss pocket. So now in this example, you know you have a waltham riverside 18k gold hunting case pocket watch made in 1886.
You can find many waltham pocket watches for sale on ebay. Please see our watch information section, or visit the nawcc message board if you need further assistance. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Get the best deals on waltham pocket watches 19101919 when you shop. Waltham 15 jewels antique pocket watches 19101919 for. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s watches to its customers. Use this table to look up your waltham pocket watch serial number of and hence the year of manufacture.
During the heyday of the american pocket watch, many beautiful watches were made by the truly gifted and skilled watchmakers of this country. Pocket watch identification and value guide learn about jewels, adjustments, and top brands. Wind indicator watches were perfected by waltham and are highly sought after. Before the waltham watch company went out of business in 1957, it founded a subsidiary in switzerland in 1954, waltham international sa. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Antique waltham pocket watch 15 jewels coin silver case sn 14397007 ca. The movement is signed marquis waltham, mass, 15 jewels and it has the serial number 19267952 which dates it back to 19. Waltham silver antique pocket watches for sale ebay. What materials are waltham pocket watches made out of. This is an 18 size open face pocket watch with an english sterling silver hallmarked case. Get the best deals on waltham 15 jewels antique pocket watches 19101919 when you shop the largest online selection at. Check the list for examples of jewelry that heritage auctions seeks for consignment.
Antique waltham 19 model 845 21 j rail road grade serviced. 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. The company was founded by david davis, aaron dennison, and edward howard. What is the value of a 19 waltham pocket watch answers. Hamilton, illionois, waltham, howard and american watch company. I just got a waltham pocket watch and would like to know more about it. Waltham size 18 antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Discussion in american pocket watches started by ins. An antique waltham giant gold plated, full hunter fob, pocket watch.
The case is currently in good condition but it appears someone had tapped out some dents in the case back. A full hunting three color 14k gold pocket watch with cast and engraved case, stag on back and floral engraving on front. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. The year of production for this waltham mass key wind movement is 1882 and run like day one and keeps time. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. We have one of the largest collections of railroad grade and keywind pocket watches on the internet. An antique 10ct gold filled 19 waltham marquis pocket watch. Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce highquality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. I want to give good service to a client who brought this in, but dont have any background in vintage pocket watches. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge.
New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario. The watch has a stemwinding movement which is ticking away and the time keeping is good to within 2 3 minutes over 24 hours. Waltham international sa retains the right to the waltham trade name outside of north america, and continues to produce mechanical wrist watches and mechanical pocket watches under the waltham brand. Complete price guide to watches by cooksey shugart pg. Due to the fact that i own a lot of waltham pocket watches i. Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collectors item. Request a free appraisal from the experts at heritage auctions. Producing millions of timepieces over their 107year history, waltham watch company is a landmark in american timekeeping. Waltham, 15 jewel, serial 19215016 wadsworth referee 20 year rose gold case. Boston private jewelers estate watches vintage pocket watches. See todays waltham traveller watch for sale, best offer and auction. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case.
Ww1 waltham 19 traveller 9ct gold pocket watch in pristine condition. Shop forand learn aboutantique waltham pocket watches. Boston private jewelers estate watches vintage pocket. The watch has a stemwinding movement which is working well. Find the value of estate jewelry and vintage and custom jewelry easy as 123. Waltham hunting gold pocket watch with stag, american, ca 19. Known for fantastic movement designs and beautiful raised gold jewel settings. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. It is lever set but with the lever in the 11oclock position. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co.
My first waltham was a vanguard model railroad style watch, 16 size, 23 jewels. The waltham watch company, also known as the american watch company, made over 40 million watches, clocks and other precision implements between the years of 1850 and 1957. Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. These materials can vary, and that will affect the waltham pocket watch value. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. New aquisition, need help to id 1892 waltham nawcc.
Superb 19 gold plated waltham traveler hunter pocket. Did you know that in 1675 it was charles ii of england who inspired the wearing of a pocket watch inside the pocket. Waltham silver grade nickel model 1868 pocket watch at 1stdibs. Pocket watch information please do not call us for antique pocket watch information andor values. Waltham antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 19101919 year of manufacture. In my opinion, from the late 1850s until just after wwii, the american watch industry produced more and probably better portable timekeeping machines than the rest of the world combined. Get the best deals on waltham open face antique pocket watches with.
Waltham 14 karat gold 1920s pocket watch antique sage. Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Alternately, check the value in the complete price guide to watches, no 32, r. Sidestepping any debate over which one was most beautiful, it is suffice to say that walthams model 92 would be included with the. Elaborate enameled dial with gold filigree hands, arabic chapter ring and sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Pocket watch waltham 1908 size 16s 7 jewel rolled gold hunter case.
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