American heavy gold full hunter cased pocket watch Circa 1864

Gold Waltham full hunter cased pocket watch
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An 18 Carat gold Waltham Bartlett pocket watch crafted in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, circa 1864. The engine turned and engraved full hunter case is a work of art in itself. The dust cover bears a dedication for Eduard & Albertine Müller, dated 25^th of December, 1865, adding a personal touch to this already exceptional timepiece.
The original white enamel dial has an inner track featuring Roman numerals for the hours and an outer track indicating the minutes a subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock boasts Arabic numerals for the seconds and blued steel hands.  The movement of this pocket watch features an early precision lever escapement with exceptionally large ruby bearing jewels, known as the “Liverpool Windows”.
The dial is signed, adding to the watch’s authenticity and provenance.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 120 g
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Signed: American Watch C^o
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Waltham Bartlett was a watchmaker who worked for the American Waltham Watch Company in the late 19^th century. Waltham Bartlett was a renowned American watchmaker who made significant contributions to the watchmaking industry during his career. Some of his notable achievements include:

Co founding the Waltham Watch Company: Bartlett, along with Aaron Dennison and Edward Howard, founded the Waltham Watch Company in 1850, which went on to become one of the most successful watch manufacturers in the world.

Developing innovative watchmaking techniques: Bartlett was known for his innovative approach to watchmaking, and he developed several new techniques that improved the accuracy and reliability of watches.

Creating high quality watches: Bartlett was committed to producing high-quality watches, and he oversaw the production of many of the company’s most prestigious models.

Winning awards for his work: Bartlett’s watches were highly regarded by his peers, and he won several awards for his contributions to the field of watchmaking.