Object Details
manufacturer
American Waltham Watch Co.
Description
This watch, made by the American Watch Company in Waltham, Mass., dates from 1879. The firm was an important force in both watch and machinery design in the 19th century.
Details:
Movement: spring going barrel, ¾ plate, gilt finish, 14 size, stem wind and lever set, bimetallic compensation balance, regulator on bridge, marked: “Amer..n Watch Co../Riverside./WALTHAM, MASS./1143246”; back of front plate marked: “WOERDS PATENTS”
Case: engraved hunting, yellow gold, marked inside dial and back covers: “6052094”
Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, blued steel hands, sunk seconds with Arabic numerals at 6, marked: “AMERICAN WATCH CO.”
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
W. Carl Wyatt Estate
date made
ca 1879
ID Number
ME.317280
catalog number
317280
accession number
230383
Object Name
watch
Other Terms
watch; Mechanical, Spring-Driven; Pocket Watch
Physical Description
gilded (watch movement production method/technique)
brass (watch movement material)
gold (watch case material)
Measurements
overall: 2 1/2 in x 2 in x 1/2 in x 2 in; 6.35 cm x 5.08 cm x 1.27 cm x 5.08 cm
ring base: 7/16 in x 3/4 in; 1.11125 cm x 1.905 cm
place made
United States
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_853954