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American Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This hunter case pocket watch, attributed to American Waltham and dated to circa 1895, features a 42.00 mm 14 karat yellow gold case with an inner gold cuvette. The exterior case exhibits an intricately engraved spiral pattern with foliate motifs. Its two-section enamel dial features a white center encircled by a light blue outer border, decorated with gilt and jewel-tone accents, Arabic numerals, and signed 'AMERICAN WALTHAM'. The watch includes gilt Louis XV hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. The source reports it is powered by a three-quarter plate stem-wound and stem-set movement.

Front view of the open yellow gold hunter case pocket watch displaying the decorated enamel dial and Louis XV hands
Front view of the open yellow gold hunter case pocket watch displaying the decorated enamel dial and Louis XV hands — Hindman. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bidsquare.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
American Waltham
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
55
Source-reported date
Circa 1895
Source-reported place
United States

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Construction

This hunter-case pocket watch features a 42.00 mm 14-karat yellow gold case. The exterior is described as having an intricately engraved spiral pattern with foliate motifs, and the watch includes a gold cuvette.

The timepiece is a hunter-case model, which includes a hinged front cover that opens to reveal the dial. The winding crown and bow are positioned at the 3 o'clock location relative to the dial.

Evidence for this section
  • “42.00 mm case diameter”
  • “14 Karat Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch”
  • “outer case intricately engraved spiral pattern with foliate motif”
  • “gold cuvette”

Dial and Visual Features

The watch is fitted with a two-section enamel dial, featuring a light blue outer border surrounding a white center. The dial includes gilt and jewel-tone accents, Arabic numerals, and is signed 'AMERICAN WALTHAM'.

Time is indicated by gilt Louis XV hands. A subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at the 6 o'clock mark.

Evidence for this section
  • “two section enamel dial consisting of a light blue outer border surrounding a white center with gilt and jewel tone accents signed AMERICAN WALTHAM”
  • “gilt Louis XV hands”
  • “subdial for seconds at 6 o'clock”

Movement and Attribution

The watch is powered by a three-quarter plate movement that is stem-wound and stem-set. Detailed internal specifications, such as jewel count or grade, are not reported in the source.

The watch is attributed to circa 1895.

Evidence for this section
  • “three quarter plate stem wound and set movement”
  • “Circa 1895”

Open research questions

  • Are there specific internal hallmarks on the gold cuvette or case back?
  • What is the specific movement serial number to allow for verification of the production date?
  • What is the specific grade of the Waltham movement?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for American Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case diameter42.00 mm“42.00 mm case diameter”
Case material14 Karat Yellow Gold“14 Karat Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch”
Dial descriptionTwo section enamel dial with light blue outer border and white center“two section enamel dial consisting of a light blue outer border surrounding a white center with gilt and jewel tone accents signed AMERICAN WALTHAM”
HandsGilt Louis XV hands“gilt Louis XV hands”
Movement typeThree-quarter plate stem wound and set“three quarter plate stem wound and set movement”
ProvenanceEstate of Ralph Scheu, Chicago, Illinois“Property from the Estate of Ralph Scheu, Chicago, Illinois”

Visible details

  • Hinged front hunter cover is opened to reveal the dial.
  • Prominent winding crown and large circular bow positioned at 3 o'clock relative to the dial orientation.
  • Engraved spiral and foliate decoration visible on the exterior case surfaces.
  • Dial features Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock, and ornate gilt and colored accents.

Research qualifications

  • Movement and interior case markings are not depicted in the provided photograph.
  • Movement serial number and specific grade are not provided in the auction catalogue.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

A 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch, American Waltham, Circa 1895, sold at auction on 8th December | Bidsquare

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record b7e2e24cf1

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