The safety barrel eliminates the need for the safety pinion. Waltham seaside pocket watch is estimated to have been made in 1888 or 1889. Case stamped 14k number 189509, movement signed american waltham watch co 4194291 safety pinion. In 1885, the company name changed to the american waltham watch company and by 1906 it became the waltham watch company. Waltham, massachusetts, city directory pdf free download. Safety barrel marking waltham watch companys model 1892. American waltham 18 size, 15 jewels, model 1879 gold. Describes the evolution of the american waltham watch company from its founding in 1851 until its closure in 1957. The serial number dates this 1877 model pendant wind and lever set pocket watch to the year 1890.
In the spring of 1864 half a dozen ambitious chicago businessmen decided that if massachusetts could build a factory that built watches illinois could, too. The movements presented in this caliber finder are not for sale. That is the usual way to check if the pinion needs tightened or not. American waltham 18 size 11 jewels model 1877 pocket watch. Waltham man allegedly continues crime spree waltham, ma patch. Ladies pocket watch, gold hunter case, american watch company, waltham, massachusetts, no. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. I have a waltham pocket watch with a serial number of 5,450,020 it is either a 14 or 16 size and it is stem set and 7 jewel count movement. Antique solid 14k yellow gold american waltham deer hunters pocket watch 52.
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In 1906 the company was renamed the waltham watch company. Corrected information waltham identification needed. Waltham model 1883 sterling gold railroad watch north. As abraham lincoln was elected president of the usa, in 1860, and the us was plunged into civil war, the comp nay had problems, as over the next year business was at a standstill. American waltham 18 size 11 jewels model 1877 pocket watch etsy. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. It is in nice shape for a timepiece that is about years old. Check out our waltham pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom.
American waltham watch company waltham was the first american watch co. Fine jewelry and timepieces by cowans auctions issuu. Waltham, ma 1922 the waltham motor manufacturers, inc. What and where a safety pinion is on a pocket watch and how it works. The inside of the case says answered by a verified antique expert. Confused about railroad pocket watches nawcc message board. The movement bridge has a detailed engraving of vines. My parts inventory is focused on american pocket watches, although i do have some. Get the best deals on american watch co when you shop the largest online selection at. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. Vintage pocket watch size 18 american waltham watch co. The case was mad from henry bedford its a a b american pocket and the movement was done by waltam mass.
Brief history of the american waltham watch company including serial number lookup tables for production dates. The safety of the entire watch movement from any injury that might result from the breaking of the main spring is secured by a safety pinion screwing on to the arbor of the center wheel by a triple left hand thread. Antique american waltham watch company pocket watch ebth. A 14 karat rose gold waltham pocket watch,white porcelain dial, black roman numerals with outer minute register, subdial for seconds, blued spade hands, engraved foliate pattern on front and back covers, inner cover stamp. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. In 1849 aaron lufkin dennison, edward howard and david davis formed a company with a plan. The waltham model 1857 was the first made in the year 1857 and in years prior to that year,pocket watches were not made of standard parts and there was a difficulty in. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine. The safety pinion originated in 1865 when it was usually described as foggs patent, it was intended to avoid damage to the movement in the event of a mainspring breakage, the spring being let down too quickly during maintenance or following failure of the click ratchet stopping the mainspring arbor from winding down and forcing the barrel to move instead. Antique 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch by american.
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Elgin pocket watch 15 jewels safety pinion train case. Goldflashed, with inscription of american waltham watch co. The watch has a fahys 925 fine sterling silver watch case with a rose gold overlaid locomotive across the back. The watch has 7 jewel movement with hunting configuration. Home forums horological education watches american pocket watches. This 18 size pocket watch has 11 jewels and measures about 2 18 in diameter. Safety pinion definition of safety pinion by merriamwebster. It comes in a hunter case from the crescent watch case company. Waltham, american watch co, 19j, 20s, rare hibid auctions. Each differential gear kit contains authentic side and pinion gears that were included with the axle when the vehicle was built. Waltham watch parts, tools and guides for sale ebay. Ellery antique waltham pocket watch working safety pinion. The goingbarrel is the most commonly encountered mainspring mechanism on vintage american and european watches made in the past 150 years. Some organizers from the waltham company had the idea to begin a largescale watch company in the midwest.
Unlike many of the assembled in usa watches of today, this. With a signed waltham porcelain dial with seconds bit. Find the perfect american waltham watch company stock photo. Damaskeened full plate marked american waltham watch co. The waltham watch company, also known as the american watch company, made over 40 million watches, clocks and other precision implements between the years of 1850 and 1957. American pw waltham 1883 safety pinion question nawcc. This was a typical light steam buggy with a 2cylinder engine under the seat, tiller steering, and cycletype wheels. White dial with arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds at 6 oclock.
Fine and rare, almost mintcondition, 14k gold, engraved huntingcased, keyless watch with an elaborate ohara dial. Unfollow american waltham watch company to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. In 1874 he took out a patent for a safety pinion u. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. The case shows signs of wear, the plating has worn to show some base metal. Both devices are a means of dissipating the abrupt release of power that occurs should the mainspring break. This antique watch includes a 17jewel movement and a safety pinion. Waltham other american dials accutron dials english dials swiss dials. Guaranteed genuine silverode case numbered 8227141. The model 92 movement makes use of the safety barrel, which was already being used on other waltham movements.
Elgin was an early spin off from waltham and eventually overtook waltham in total production. Safety pinion on illinois hunter case pocket watch. In 1885, the company became the american waltham watch company. The works are also highly engraved and read american waltham watch co safety pinion serial number 84163 the pocket watch appears to be mostly brass with thick 2tone rolled gold on the case. This would be almost certain to damage the train of the watch in any number of ways. Elgin watch company waltham watch company hamilton watch company pulsar. Submit cart for a quote continue adding products to cart. In 1864 with funding from former chicago mayor, benjamin w. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch co. The date of production was between december of 1887 and september of 1888. American waltham watch company watches information,company. Trade mark with a moon and star anything you guys can tell me about the watches would be great. Gold dial has black roman numerals in gold circles.
Antique waltham pocket watch rail road safety pinion. American waltham traveler pocket watch gold filled waltham watch co. Case has good aesthetic condition, the mechanism does not currently work so the watch will need to be cleaned and serviced to work, the crystal is broken, and the hinge spring on the case will need refurbishing. Waltham pocket watch patents pocket watch database. Mathew ditman directed the waltham motor manufacturers, inc. The watch has a serial number 3499842 and is model number 18736. I picked up a waltham model 1883 grade 3 yesterday. Antique waltham pocket watch highly engraved mar 15. Vintage american waltham watch co pocket watch essex superior gold tone estate. Open the back cover of the watch with your fingernail and look for identifying names a magnifying glass or loupe may be necessary. About the same time as the going barrel became the dominant mainspring barrel arrangement, the safety pinion was introduced as a solution to the problem of broken mainsprings. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton american waltham watch co.
An antique american waltham watch company pocket watch. Its possible that the cannon pinion is riding too low and rubbing the plate. Coin silver waltham pocket watch with native american fob. International shipping will be thru the ebay global international shipping program. American waltham watch co porcelain face slight crazing with roman numerals and inset second face. July 17, 2018 we have deployed the latest update to pinion lms which includes a course manager feature as well as several tweaks and improvements requested by our dedicated users. Vintage american waltham coin silver pocket watch mar 01. Outstanding example of a wonderfully wellpreserved 4 yearold waltham watch. Check the depthing of the motion works, a tight cannon pinion shouldnt stop a watch. Waltham sterling silver antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
This movement is an american waltham watch co marked 6246580 safety pinion. Waltham, american watch co, 19j, 20s, rare is available on hibid. American pw waltham pocket watch pinion problem nawcc. Guaranteed 20 years warranteed 43895 this watch runs great. They are the pioneered almost in all of the early developments in watches and watch making in the united states. Many vintage american watches include the words safety. There is the words safety pinion and the serial number i already mentioned 5019470 and 4107 which i believe must be a reference to 404107 which is on the inside.
American waltham 18 size, 15 jewels, model 1879 gold filled ca1904 pocket watch. Raymond movement bares the name of that famous founding member. Safety pinion size 18 full hunter coin silver condition. We accept bank wire transfers, personal or company check, cashiers check, money order, visa, mastercard, and american express. Safety pinion definition is a center pinion gear of a watch that unscrews when the mainspring breaks and relieves the pressure on the delicate train wheel teeth and arbor pivots. How to send your watch for a repair estimate renaissance. I have no idea of how much they charge and where they ship and where they do not ship to.
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