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Waltham Model 1888 Grade 28 Hunter Case Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This antique American men's hunter-case pocket watch is manufactured by the Waltham Watch Company. It features a size 16 case with an approximate diameter of 52 mm, finished in 14K gold-filled metal. The exterior displays machine-turned patterns, intricate edge engravings, and an open shield reserved for personal engraving. The movement is a nickel-finished Waltham Grade 28, Model 1888, containing 15 jewels and equipped with a patented adjusted regulator. The multicolor fancy dial is signed 'A.W.W.Co. WALTHAM' and features ornate black numerals, minute markings with golden dots, and black spade-style hands. A dedicated subsidiary seconds dial is located at the 6 o'clock position. The timepiece dates to approximately 1890. According to the auction description, the watch has been recently serviced and is currently in near-mint operating condition.

Back view of the Waltham hunter-case pocket watch, showing the engine-turned pattern and shield cartouche.
Back view of the Waltham hunter-case pocket watch, showing the engine-turned pattern and shield cartouche. — Ashton-Blakey Antiques via Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Waltham (A.W.W.Co.)
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1890
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 and Dial

The pocket watch is housed in a hunter-style case measuring approximately 52 mm in diameter, corresponding to a standard size 16. The exterior is constructed from 14K gold-filled material and features an engine-turned finish on both sides. An open shield is integrated into the cover, intended for the inscription of initials or names. The edges of the case are finished with detailed engravings.

The dial is a multicolor fancy design signed 'A.W.W.Co. WALTHAM'. It features black stylized numerals set against a background detailed with gold rings and a light blue border. The outer track includes golden dots and five-minute markers. Time is indicated by black spade-shaped hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial is situated at the 6 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب ساعت از جنس روکش طلای ۱۴ عیار (14K gold filled) بوده و ساختاری کلاسیک و چشم‌نواز دارد”
  • “صفحه ساعت با امضای «A.W.W.Co. WALTHAM» طراحی شده”
  • “عقربه‌های مشکی نوک‌بیلی (Spade) و صفحه فرعی ثانیه‌شمار مستقل در موقعیت ساعت شش”

Movement and Technical Details

Internally, the timepiece is powered by a Waltham Grade 28, Model 1888 movement. The mechanism is finished in nickel and utilizes 15 jewels. A key technical feature is the inclusion of a patented adjusted regulator, which indicates the engineering standards of the factory during the late 19th century.

The auction description reports that the movement has undergone a recent service. It is currently described as being in excellent, near-mint working condition, maintaining accurate timekeeping capabilities.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور ساعت متعلق به گرید ۲۸ مدل ۱۸۸۸ (Grade 28 Model 1888) ساخت والتام با پرداخت نیکل است”
  • “دارای رگولاتور تنظیم‌شده ثبت‌اختراع‌شده (Patented adjusted regulator)”
  • “ساعت اخیراً سرویس شده و در وضعیت کارکرد دقیق و بسیار عالی (در حد نو / Near mint) قرار دارد”

Attribution and Provenance

The watch is attributed to the Waltham Watch Company of the United States. Based on historical documentation and the specified movement model, the production date is placed at approximately 1890.

The information provided is derived from the auction house description. Zamanito notes that they have not independently evaluated or verified the authenticity or the originality of the watch components.

Evidence for this section
  • “ساخت این مدل طبق مستندات و مشخصات تاریخی به حدود سال ۱۸۹۰ میلادی بازمی‌گردد”
  • “زمانیتو صحت یا اصالت قطعات را به‌صورت مستقل ارزیابی یا تأیید نکرده است”

Open research questions

  • Does the movement serial number confirm a production year of 1890?
  • Is there further documentation regarding the specific application of the 'Patented adjusted regulator' in Grade 28 movements?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Waltham Model 1888 Grade 28 Hunter Case Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerWaltham (A.W.W.Co.)“ساخت کمپانی مشهور آمریکایی Waltham”
ModelModel 1888 Grade 28“موتور ساعت متعلق به گرید ۲۸ مدل ۱۸۸۸ (Grade 28 Model 1888)”
Case Material14K Gold Filled“قاب ساعت از جنس روکش طلای ۱۴ عیار (14K gold filled)”
Jewel Count15“۱۵ سنگ قیمتی”
Datecirca 1890“حدود ۱۸۹۰ میلادی”
Dial TypeMulticolor fancy dial“صفحه تزیینی و چندرنگ (Multicolor fancy dial)”
SizeSize 16“سایز ۱۶ (قطر تقریبی ۵۲ میلی‌متر)”

Visible details

  • 14K gold-filled hunter case with engine-turned texture and shield cartouche
  • Multicolor fancy dial with distinct gold and light blue decorative elements
  • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock
  • Intricate engravings along the case edges

Research qualifications

  • Authenticity and component originality have not been independently verified
  • Technical status is based solely on the provided auction description

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

Consulted source

ساعت جیبی هانتر Waltham سایز ۱۶ مدل ۱۸۸۸ با صفحه چندرنگ تزیینی

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 14e2601829

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