Fine American 14K pink gold keyless lever pocket watch Circa 1889

Gold hunting cased keyless pocket watch
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A fine 14 carat pink gold hunting cased keyless lever pocket watch made by American Waltham Company in Waltham, U.S.A., circa 1889.
Both sides of the case are decorated with vermicelli scrolling and stars around polished circles, the band has a vermicelli pattern. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, an outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and blued steel spade hands.
Movement with 7 jewels, a straight line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring and an index regulator. A gold cuvette.
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Diameter: 36 mm
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Signed: Am. Waltham Co Waltham
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The American Waltham Watch Company (also known as the Waltham Watch Co. or American Watch Co.) was founded in 1850 and played a significant role in watchmaking history. Its innovative approach to producing standardized and interchangeable watch components revolutionized the industry. Renamed multiple times, from American Horology Company and Boston Watch Co. to Appleton Tracy & Co. and finally to American Waltham Watch Co., the company continued to thrive despite facing challenges such as bankruptcy and the American Civil War.

The introduction of the 1897 pocket watch model and the company’s role as a major supplier of railway chronometers further solidified its reputation for precision and quality. Winning accolades at international exhibitions and contributing to the progression of watchmaking, the company left a lasting impact on the global industry.

The legacy of the American Waltham Watch Company lives on with its influence reaching not only across North America but also extending to 52 other countries worldwide.