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AEDAmerican Waltham Watch Co. Full Hunter Pocket Watch – “Safety Barrel” – United Co. 20-Year Case
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About Auction
TimedNov 8, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025
$1.00 Starting Bids NO RESERVES! Opens Nov 8, staggered lot closing Nov 23. An exclusive auction of men’s vintage pocket watches, fine jewelry, and jewelry-grade gemstones. Featuring gold and silver timepieces from Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton, and more, plus 14K–18K gold rings, chains, and collectible opals, emeralds, and quartz from around the world. No reserves — all bids start at just $1! Opens Nov 8, closes Nov 23 @ 430pm CST. Best Estate Services hello@bestestateservices.com
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- Lot Description
Antique American Waltham full hunter pocket watch – mechanical movement – gold-filled “United Co.” 20-year case – late 19th century.
Description:
This handsome American Waltham Watch Company (A.W.W.Co.) full hunter pocket watch exemplifies the fine craftsmanship and reliability that made Waltham one of the foremost American watchmakers of the 19th century.
The movement, marked “American Waltham Watch Co.” and serial 6691755, identifies this as a Model 1883 “Safety Barrel” movement, produced circa 1895. The “Safety Barrel” was a notable innovation designed to prevent damage to the train and mainspring in the event of a break — an important advancement in horological durability.
The movement features beautiful damaskeened plates with delicate engraving and is inscribed “Safety Barrel” and the Waltham logo in elegant script. The mechanical design reflects the company’s precision engineering, likely with 15 jewels and a lever escapement, typical of quality Waltham pieces of this era.
The case is a richly engraved gold-filled full hunter style, stamped inside the cover:
“The United Co. – Warranted 20 Years – 283298”,
indicating manufacture by the United Watch Case Company, known for high-quality gold-filled casings designed to last at least two decades without brassing. The lid opens smoothly to reveal a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, a subseconds dial at 6 o’clock, and blued-steel spade hands. The front and back lids retain their gentle curvature and engraved decorative motifs, showing graceful age-related patina.Value and Sale Information:
The Waltham Model 1883 represents one of the most enduring and collectible American pocket watch designs, valued for both its historical importance and craftsmanship. Full hunter configurations, especially with original engraved cases, command collector interest.
Comparable late 19th-century Waltham full hunter pocket watches in similar cosmetic and mechanical condition generally range from $400 to $650, depending on jewel count and functionality.
This example, with its well-preserved “Safety Barrel” movement and attractive gold-filled case, is valued around $500.
Offered for sale as-is.
A beautiful and mechanically significant Waltham full hunter pocket watch, showcasing the innovation and artistry of American horology at the height of the industrial watchmaking age.
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Condition: Very good for age; case exhibits minor surface wear and light patina; dial with faint hairlines; movement intact, not tested for operation.
Offered for sale as-is.
Invoices totaling over $1500.00 must be paid by wire transfer or cashiers check.
A beautiful and mechanically significant Waltham full hunter pocket watch, showcasing the innovation and artistry of American horology at the height of the industrial watchmaking age.
- Provenance
Details:
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Maker: American Waltham Watch Co. (A.W.W.Co.)
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Model: 1883 “Safety Barrel”
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Movement Serial Number: 6691755
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Movement Type: Manual-wind, lever escapement
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Jewels: 15 (estimated)
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Dial: White enamel with Roman numerals and subseconds dial
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Hands: Blued-steel spade style
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Case: Full hunter, gold-filled
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Case Maker: United Watch Case Co.
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Case Inscription: “Warranted 20 Years,” No. 283298
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Era: Circa 1895
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Condition: Very good for age; case exhibits minor surface wear and light patina; dial with faint hairlines; movement intact, not tested for operation.
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Buyers are responsible for all shipping costs. Shipping information is not included in the purchase price of your item(s).
If you are the successful bidder, you may either:
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No cash will be accepted at local pick-up locations. All invoices must be paid online prior to arrival.
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Please contact us promptly if you are unable to attend the scheduled pick-up so alternate arrangements can be discussed.10. Storage Fees
All items must be picked up or have shipping arranged within two (2) weeks of the auction close.
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