Antique Waltham Pocket Watch in Solid Silver. USA-England, 1924

Antique Waltham Pocket Watch in Solid Silver. USA-England, 1924

Antique Waltham pocket watch in solid silver from Birmingham, manufactured in the USA and England in 1924 and very well preserved. The semi-hunter-style case comes from England; the movement, on the other hand, is original from Massachusetts (USA), where the Waltham watch factory was located. The case bears hallmarks on all covers and on the pendant, which guarantee the quality of the silver, its origin, and its age. The front cover is smooth and features the classic central circular opening typical of semi-hunter watches, through which the centre of the dial and the hands are visible. Surrounding the opening, a band with black Roman numerals allows the time to be read without having to lift the cover.

On the inside of the front cover are the hallmarks, the serial number 463173, and a stamp with the initials ALD. Beneath it, the dial features straight, pear-shaped hands in blue metal, black Roman numerals, and the company name at the 12 oclock position. The back cover is completely smooth and bears the same markings and inscriptions on the inside as the front cover. Next is a dust cover, also made of silver, with the inscription DENNISON WATCH CASE CO. LTD engraved in capital letters. This cover protects the delicate movement, which is decorated with floral motifs and scrollwork and bears the company name and the number 23487517 hand-engraved on the metal.

Elegant and authentic, this vintage Waltham pocket watch, crafted from solid silver and featuring engravings, is undoubtedly a collectors item.

Dimensions: Diameter: 50 mm.

History of Waltham Watches

The American Waltham Watch Company was founded by David Davis, Aaron Dennison, and Edward Howard in 1850 in Massachusetts (USA). Production began in 1952, but it wasnt until 1853 that the company began marketing its own watches under the name American Horologe Company. In 1960, at the dawn of the American Civil War, the company faced serious financial difficulties and was on the verge of bankruptcy. However, bankruptcy was averted by cutting costs to the absolute minimum. According to Carl Sandburg, Abraham Lincoln owned and wore a Waltham Wm. Emery watch manufactured in January 1863. In 1885, the company changed its name to the American Waltham Watch Company, a name it retained thereafter with minor changes. The company expanded its production to include table clocks and remained in business until 1957, when it became the Waltham Precision Instrument Company. The rights to the original name were acquired by the Hallmark Watch Company of Chicago, which continued to sell imported watches under the Waltham brand.