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Waltham Hunting Case Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This is a 14k gold hunting case pocket watch manufactured by the American Waltham Watch Co., dating to approximately 1900. The watch is designed in a size 6, which is attributed as a women's or small size, with a case diameter of 38 mm. The exterior lid features an engraved moon and star motif accented with diamonds; the source indicates that the diamonds are arranged to allow light to pass through when the cover is opened. The watch is powered by a Model 1890 caliber movement with 15 jewels, featuring a three-quarter nickel plate with decorative finishing and a Breguet hairspring. The dial is white with black Roman numerals, black spade-style hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial located at the six o'clock position. The inner dust cover is constructed of 14k gold.

Waltham hunting case pocket watch with the front cover open showing the white dial and spade hands.
Waltham hunting case pocket watch with the front cover open showing the white dial and spade hands. — Ashton-Blakey Antiques. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunting-case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Waltham
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1900
Source-reported place
United States
Source-reported serial
9976037

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 and Aesthetic Details

The watch is housed in a 14k gold hunting case measuring 38 mm in diameter. The cover of the case is engraved with a moon and star motif, which is set with diamonds. According to the source, the diamonds are positioned such that light transmits through the cover design when it is in the open position.

The watch includes an internal dust cover constructed from 14k gold. The source notes that there are mild indentations and signs of wear on the front and back of the gold case, which are attributed to the age of the object.

Evidence for this section
  • “طراحی درب رویی قاب با نقش تزیینی و نمادین ماه و ستاره مزین به الماس‌های درخشان است که طبق چیدمان دقیق، با گشودن درب، نور از میان آن‌ها عبور می‌کند.”
  • “فرورفتگی‌ها و ضرب‌دیدگی‌های ملایمی روی قسمت جلو و پشت قاب مشاهده می‌شود که با توجه به قدمت اثر امری طبیعی تلقی شده”

Dial and Hands

The watch features a white dial characterized by black Roman numerals. The time is indicated by black spade-style hands. A separate subsidiary seconds dial is located at the six o'clock position on the dial face.

The auction description reports that the dial is in an excellent, mint condition.

Evidence for this section
  • “صفحه ساعت به رنگ سفید و در وضعیتی بسیار عالی (Mint) توصیف شده که با ارقام رومی مشکی، عقربه‌های فرم اسپید (Spade) مشکی و عقربه‌شمار ثانیه‌شمار مجزا در موقعیت ساعت شش آراسته شده است.”

Movement and Construction

The timepiece is powered by the Waltham Model 1890 movement. It is a 15-jewel movement built with a three-quarter nickel plate that features decorative finishing. The escapement incorporates a Breguet hairspring.

The movement is marked with the serial number 9976037 and the inscription 'Safety Barrel'. The source states that the movement performs in a smooth manner.

Evidence for this section
  • “از کالیبر مدل ۱۸۹۰ (Model 1890) ساخت والتام بهره می‌برد که دارای ۱۵ سنگ قیمتی، صفحه سه‌چهارم از جنس نیکل با پرداخت‌های تزیینی و فنر رقاصک برگه (Breguet hairspring) است.”
  • “طبق منبع، موتور ساعت دارای کارکردی بسیار خوب و روان است.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific historical significance of the Model 1890 caliber within Waltham's production history?
  • Can the provenance of this specific serial number be traced through American Waltham factory records?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Waltham Hunting Case Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerWaltham“ساخت شرکت آمریکایی Waltham”
Datecirca 1900“تاریخ ساخت آن حدود سال ۱۹۰۰ میلادی”
Case material14k gold“در قابی از جنس طلای ۱۴ عیار”
Movement modelModel 1890“کالیبر مدل ۱۸۹۰ (Model 1890)”
SizeSize 6“اندازه ۶”
Jewel count15“دارای ۱۵ سنگ قیمتی”
DialWhite“صفحه ساعت به رنگ سفید”

Visible details

  • Case lid decorated with moon and star motif containing diamonds
  • Movement marked 'Safety Barrel' and 'American Waltham Watch Co.'
  • White dial with subsidiary seconds at six o'clock
  • Three-quarter plate nickel movement with engraved decoration

Research qualifications

  • The exact origin and quality of the diamonds are unverified
  • Internal mechanics and timekeeping accuracy have not been independently tested

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

Consulted source

ساعت جیبی هانتر طلا ۱۴ عیار Waltham مدل ۱۸۹۰ با تزیین برلیان

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 6ecf973225

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