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Waltham Hunter Case Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This antique hunter case pocket watch is reported by the auction source to date to the late 19th century and measures 2.25 inches in diameter. The white dial features Roman numeral hour markers, an auxiliary seconds register, and is inscribed W.S. Watch Co. Waltham. The movement is reported to bear the inscription W.S. Watch Co. Waltham, Mass. with serial number 44177. The case is reported as marked Fahys Montaux No. 1, and the total weight is recorded as 140 grams.

Hunter case pocket watch with open front lid showing dial and coin-edge rim
Hunter case pocket watch with open front lid showing dial and coin-edge rim — Mebane Antique Auction Gallery. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bidsquare.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
W.S. Watch Co. Waltham
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
1204
Source-reported date
Late 19th Century
Country
United States
Source-reported serial
44177

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 and Exterior Features

The timepiece is housed in a hunter-style case measuring an indicated 2.25 inches in diameter, with an overall weight recorded by the auctioneer at 140 grams. Photographic evidence displays the watch with its hinged front cover open, revealing a polished interior lid surface and a distinctly ribbed coin-edge case rim. The winding crown and bow are located at the 3 o'clock position.

The auction catalog reports the housing as an "Outer case marked Fahys Montaux No. 1" featuring a "floral etched case". While the open inner lid and coin-edge rim are visible in the provided photograph, the exterior floral etching and the internal casing stamp are not visible from the published angle.

Evidence for this section
  • “2.25” diameter”
  • “Total weight 140 grams.”
  • “Hinged front cover shown in open position, revealing a polished inner lid surface.”
  • “Ribbed coin-edge case rim with winding crown and bow positioned at 3 o'clock.”
  • “Outer case marked Fahys Montaux No. 1.”
  • “beautiful pocket watch with floral etched case”

Dial and Indicated Markings

The watch features a white dial formatted with black Roman numeral hour indices and an auxiliary subsidiary seconds register at the 6 o'clock position. The dial is signed in script with "W.S. Watch Co. Waltham".

The auction catalog similarly notes: "dial marked W.S. Watch Co. Waltham with second hand." These visual elements remain visible framed within the open bezel of the hunter case.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial with black Roman numerals and an auxiliary seconds register at the 6 o'clock position.”
  • “Dial signed in script with 'W.S. Watch Co. Waltham'.”
  • “dial marked W.S. Watch Co. Waltham with second hand.”

Reported Movement and Cataloguing Limitations

The internal mechanism is not pictured in the auction listing, leaving its mechanical layout, caliber, and finish unverified by visible record. The auctioneer describes the movement as: "Movement marked W.S. Watch Co. Waltham, Mass. SN 44177."

The auction house dates the watch to the "Late 19th Century" and states that it "appears to be in very good working condition when cataloged." Because the movement is not visible beneath the closed rear cover in the listing imagery, confirmation of its serial number, layout, and operational state relies entirely upon the auctioneer's claims.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement marked W.S. Watch Co. Waltham, Mass. SN 44177.”
  • “Late 19th Century”
  • “Overall, appears to be in very good working condition when cataloged.”

Open research questions

  • What specific metal composition or gold-filled warranty is stamped inside the Fahys Montaux No. 1 case?
  • What is the exact grade, size, and jewel count of the internal movement recorded with serial number 44177?
  • Does the inscription 'W.S. Watch Co.' represent a specific private label jeweler or a documented Waltham production run?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Waltham Hunter Case Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Dial InscriptionW.S. Watch Co. Waltham“dial marked W.S. Watch Co. Waltham with second hand.”
Movement InscriptionW.S. Watch Co. Waltham, Mass. SN 44177“Movement marked W.S. Watch Co. Waltham, Mass. SN 44177.”
Case InscriptionFahys Montaux No. 1“Outer case marked Fahys Montaux No. 1.”
Case Diameter2.25” diameter“2.25” diameter”
Total Weight140 grams“Total weight 140 grams.”
Case DecorationFloral etched case“beautiful pocket watch with floral etched case”
Reported ConditionVery good working condition when cataloged“Overall, appears to be in very good working condition when cataloged.”
ProvenanceEstate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina“Provenance: Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina”

Visible details

  • Hinged front cover shown in open position, revealing a polished inner lid surface.
  • White dial with black Roman numerals and an auxiliary seconds register at the 6 o'clock position.
  • Ribbed coin-edge case rim with winding crown and bow positioned at 3 o'clock.
  • Dial signed in script with 'W.S. Watch Co. Waltham'.

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement and serial number are not visible in the photograph; they rely on auctioneer description.
  • Exterior case etching is not visible from the current perspective.
  • Reported working condition reflects auction cataloging at the time of sale.

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

Consulted source

Antique Waltham Hunter Case Pocket Watch sold at auction on 16th October | Bidsquare

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 510026f595

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