Pocket Watch Case

Antique/Vintage Waltham pocket watch. Case is stamped “Illinois Watch Case Co, Elgin Tivoli Gold Filled 14k Guaranteed”. Watch case is 48mm wide. Watch physical condition is beautiful for its age. It’s over 100 years old so it is not perfect but there are no dents or dings, just normal scratching in the case as should be expected with age. The watch crystal appears to be an amber colored acrylic and it easily pops off, if you plan on refurbishing the watch it would need to be replaced or glued down. The bow at the crown is missing. Watch operational condition is unknown. The watch does wind up, the gear train appears to be intact but appears maybe one of the jewels needs attention but I cannot confirm. I also cannot adjust the time. The balance wheel appears to be fine with no wobble that I can I see and it does spin but stops so it appears it has overbanked. I know the terms, but do not repair these items. If I go have this work done I will be asking much more. If you have questions or need additional photos, please let me know.

UP FOR SALE IS THIS ANTIQUE SWISS DESK POCKET WATCH WITH ENGLISH STERLING SILVER CAPPED DISPLAY CASE, THE TIMEPIECE MANUFACTURED IN GENEVA SWITZERLAND LIKELY AROUND 1904 (ASSUMPTION GIVEN THE DISPLAY CASE IS HALLMARKED TO THAT DATE). THIS IS A BIG SWISS POCKET WATCH! THIS TIMEPIECE AS A WATCH COULD BE WORN IF YOU CAN TOLERATE THE WEIGHT AND SIZE BUT IT’S INTENT IS AS A DESK POCKET WATCH. IT IS A MYSTERY TO ME WHO ACTUALLY MANUFACTURES ROBERT GENEVE WATCHES, I HAVE SPENT A FEW HOURS TRYING TO GET MORE INFORMATION FROM BOOKS AND THE WEB…. I HAVE NOT TURNED UP MUCH. THIS WATCH IS RUNNING, BUT THE BALANCE WHEEL WILL NOT START THE PROCESS OF RUNNING WITHOUT ENCOURAGEMENT, I JUST GIVE A LITTLE PUFF OF DUST OFF OR BLOW ON THE BALANCE WHEEL AND THE WATCH GOES OFF AND RUNNING UNTIL THE ENERGY FROM THE WINDING SPRING EXPIRES. IT LIKELY NEEDS A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING TO START ON IT’S OWN. THE TIME KEEPING NEEDS ADJUSTMENT AND IS NOT WHOLLY ACCURATE. THE MOVEMENT CASE IS JUST PLAIN BEAUTIFUL, HAS A NICELY CARVED DEPICTION OF A HORSE AND FOAL IN A FIELD. THE DISPLAY CASE IS MADE OF WOOD WITH A VELVET LINER AND LOOKS BLUE OR PURPLE DEPENDING ON THE LIGHTING. THE DISPLAY CASE CAP IS STERLING SILVER MADE IN BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND AND DATED 1904 BASED ON THE MARKINGS, THERE IS A J. THERE ARE AESTHETIC ISSUES WITH THE DISPLAY CASE, PLEASE SEE THE PHOTOS. THE MOVEMENT IS AN OPENFACE, 10 JEWEL, BARREL ESCAPEMENT, PIN SET. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE SERIAL NUMBERS ASIDE FROM THE CASE, BOTH THE LID AND MOVEMENT COVER HAVE MATCHING NUMBERS. OVERALL, A NICE TIMEPIECE THAT IS SURE TO MAKE A GREAT TALKING POINT FOR THE OFFICE OR AT HOME WITH GUESTS. THANKS FOR TAKING A LOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE BROWSE THE STORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DESCRIPTION An antique 18-size open face pocket watch case marked with the distinctive [Shield] A. W. Co. 17.79 stamp – the hallmark of the American Watch Company of Waltham, Massachusetts, one of the most prestigious American watchmakers of the 19th century. The patent date of April 17, 1879 references Ezra Fitch’s celebrated dust-proof case design, patented while Fitch was associated with Waltham. The case features a silver-toned nickel/silveroid exterior in good condition with light wear, and a warm gilt-washed interior back – a premium finishing detail common on quality American cases of this era. Will accept standard 18-size movements. KEY FEATURES? American Watch Company (Waltham) case – [Shield] A. W. Co. ? CONDITION REPORT Exterior: Silveroid/nickel – good condition, light wear, no deep dents or damage Interior: Gilt wash intact, light scratching consistent with age Hinge/bow: Present Crystal: Note condition in photos Overall: Honest antique condition – displays well. Their case-making operation produced some of the finest American pocket watch cases of the era before being acquired by the Crescent Watch Case Company in 1890. A case bearing the A. W. Co. Shield stamp represents the pinnacle of American horological manufacturing from the Gilded Age – a period when American pocket watches were considered the finest in the world. ? Packed carefully in padded protective packaging. ? Check our other listings for pocket watch parts and movements! ? Thanks for your interest and support.