Antique 1896 Waltham Ladies Pocket Watch O-Size Fancy Enamel Dial- Engraved-Runs
$ 61.52
Description
Antique 1896 Waltham Ladies Pocket Watch O-Size Fancy Enamel Dial- Engraved-Runs. Estimated Production Year: 1896. Aesthetic details are the highlight of this piece. The exterior case shows a classic engine-turned finish with a textured coin-edge bezel. Features: Safety Barrel, Hand-Engraved Balance Cock, Fancy Dial. Brand: American Waltham Watch Co. Movement Serial Number: 7431122 Estimated Production Year: 1896 Size: 0-Size (Ladies / Chatelaine) Movement Type: Mechanical (Manual Winding) Escapement Type: Lever Features: Safety Barrel, Hand-Engraved Balance Cock, Fancy Dial Dial: White Porcelain Enamel with Gold Foil Swags and Flourishes, Arabic Numerals Hands: Louis XIV Style Ornate Gold Hands Case Type: Open Face, Engine-Turned with Scalloped Coin-Edge Bezel Case Engraving: "Clara" in rear cartouche Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Description: Up for sale is an antique ladies' open-face pocket watch from the American Waltham Watch Co., dating to approximately 1896 based on the movement serial number 7431122. The 0-size movement features a safety barrel layout and an elegantly engraved balance cock. The watch sets, winds, and ticks, but has not been timed for long-term accuracy; a service is recommended for daily use. Aesthetic details are the highlight of this piece. It features a spectacular "fancy" porcelain enamel dial decorated with raised gold-foil swags, crisp Arabic numerals, and matching ornate Louis XIV-style gold hands. The exterior case shows a classic engine-turned finish with a textured coin-edge bezel. The reverse side features an ornate personalized cartouche hand-engraved with the name "Clara". Condition Notes: Movement: Runs and ticks when wound. Signs of light surface oxidation/cloudiness on the plates consistent with age, but all engravings remain crisp and legible. Dial: The enamel dial is intact without major hairlines. Minor surface dust and localized grime are present around the outer perimeter (most visible between the 3–5 and 7–9 positions). Hands: Ornate gold hands are present; they overlap slightly and may require a minor alignment adjustment. Case: Shows standard light pocket wear, micro-scratching, and patina appropriate for a late-Victorian timepiece Watch is running and keeping time. Service history is unknown and accuracy and/or power reserve not tested. As with all vintage watches, service may be necessary in the future. Sold “as‑is” as a vintage mechanical watch. Please see my photos since they are part of my description.
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