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MA,Waltham-Middlesex County,18 Size 15J Waltham Pocket Watch with Unusual Dial

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Jewelry & Watches Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 USD and UP
MA,Waltham-Middlesex County,18 Size 15J Waltham Pocket Watch with Unusual Dial
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday August22, 10am-6pm
* Preview also available by appointment

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Friday & Saturday
August 23 & 24, 2013
9am PDT starting time, both days

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Atlantis Casino & Resort
Grand Ballroom #4
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday August 25, 10am-1pm

1897-An 18 size open face pocket watch by American Waltham Watch Co. The single-sunk white enamel dial bears roman numerals in the hour chapter, and an unusal series of arabic numerals below each roman numeral. In order, 13 through 24. The seconds dial bears black arabic numerals in 10-second intervals and hash marks. The hands are blued spades. The face is inscribed "American/ Waltham". The crystal is intact, the dial shows crazing--particularly near the 1-2 hours. Stem wind, stem set. The interior of the rear case is inscribed "Fahy`s Ore Silver No. 1". The full-plate, 15 jewel movement is inscribed "15 Jewels/ Safety Pinion/ American Waltham/ Watch Co." and the serial number, 7327328, dates the watch to c1897. An early railroad timepiece with an unusual dial. Very fine condition. HKA#64853