Antique Waltham Pocket Watch – Silver Case – Key Wind – 19th Century Beautiful antique pocket watch manufactured by The American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass. U.S.A., one of the most renowned American watchmakers of the 19th century. The watch features a classic white enamel dial with Roman numerals and a sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock. The elegant gold-tone hands and clean dial design give the watch a timeless and refined appearance. Inside is a finely crafted mechanical movement signed “The American Waltham Watch Co.” with serial number 5048811. The movement is fitted with a Safety Pinion, an innovation developed to protect the movement if the mainspring breaks. The watch is housed in a solid silver case, confirmed by multiple hallmarks inside the back cover. The case shows normal signs of age and use consistent with a late 19th-century timepiece. The lot also includes a period pocket watch key, used to wind and set the watch. Details Brand: American Waltham Watch Co. Origin: Waltham, Massachusetts, USA Period: Late 19th century (circa 1880s) Movement: Mechanical, key wind Movement number: 5048811 Dial: White enamel with Roman numerals Sub-seconds: At 6 o’clock Case: Silver with hallmarks Accessories: Winding key included Condition Overall good antique condition with visible signs of age and wear. The dial shows light hairlines and the case has surface marks consistent with use. Movement in working condition appears complete. Functionality has not been tested for accuracy over time. A beautiful and collectible American antique pocket watch, ideal for collectors or enthusiasts of historic horology.