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Waltham 14K Tri Gold Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch, 1899
- Maker / attribution
- Waltham (maker)
- Date
- 1899
- Historical period
- Industrial Revolution (1850 – 1900)
- Country of origin
- United States
- Object type
- Pocket watch
- Materials / technique
- gold
- Dealer
- WatchMuseum.org shop
- Stock no.
- Product 3930
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, WatchMuseum.org shop (product 3930)
- Catalogue title (original)
- Waltham 14K Tri Gold Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by WatchMuseum.org shop (stock number Product 3930), this is a pocket watch by Waltham, made in United States, dated 1899. The Atlas places it in the Industrial Revolution period (1850 – 1900) of its Pocket Watches collection. Materials and techniques recorded by the source: gold. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.
Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.
Catalogue description
Dealer description — WatchMuseum.org shop
Step into a world of timeless elegance with the Waltham 14K Tri Gold Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch, an exquisite piece that embodies both history and craftsmanship. This stunning watch, crafted by the renowned American Waltham Watch Co., features a manual winding mechanism housed in a beautifully ornate 34mm case made from 14K Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, and Green Gold. The white dial, adorned with classic Roman numerals, enhances its vintage charm, making it a true collector’s item. Dating back to 1899, this pre-owned pocket watch is not just a timepiece but a piece of history, offered in good condition and accompanied by a custom box. Its intricate design and exceptional workmanship make it a rare find, perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Don’t miss the chance to own this antique masterpiece, a testament to the artistry and precision of 19th-century watchmaking. Introducing the exquisite Waltham 14K Tri Gold Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch, perfect for those who appreciate timeless elegance. This stunning watch features manual winding and a 14K Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, and Green Gold ornate case that measures 34mm. The white dial is adorned with Roman numerals, adding to its classic appeal. This pre-owned pocket watch comes with a custom box and is incredibly rare. This watch dates back to 1899, making it a true antique and a piece of history. You’ll appreciate the exquisite workmanship that has gone into creating this beauty, and it will make an exceptional addition to any collection. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of history with this exquisite Waltham pocket watch. Creator: American Waltham Watch Co. Movement: Manual Wind Place of Origin: United States Period: 19th Century Date of Manufacture: 1899 Condition: Good
Historical context
Industrial Revolution (1850 – 1900)
American interchangeable-parts manufacture; railroad time standards; Swiss and German factory systems.
Machine production with interchangeable parts, pioneered by Waltham (1850s) and adopted by Elgin, Longines, Omega and others, made reliable lever watches widely affordable. Keyless winding became standard, railroad watch standards were introduced (1890s), and Swiss and American industries competed globally.
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Atlas type guide
Pocket watches
The pocket watch was the dominant personal timekeeper from the late seventeenth century until the First World War. Its development tracks the history of the escapement: verge watches with fusees until the late eighteenth century; Thomas Mudge's lever escapement (c. 1755) and the cylinder escapement popularised by George Graham and later by Swiss makers; and the Swiss and English lever watches of the nineteenth century. Lépine's bar-bridge calibre and keyless winding made watches thinner and easier to use.
Industrialisation transformed the trade: American factories such as Waltham (from 1850) and Elgin produced interchangeable parts by machine, and Swiss makers responded with their own mechanisation after the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition. By 1900 a reliable watch was affordable to millions; the finest makers continued to produce complications and precision watches.
What to look for
- The escapement: verge (crown wheel), cylinder, duplex, English or Swiss lever.
- Key winding (a square arbor in dial or back) or keyless crown winding.
- Signatures and serial numbers on the movement, dial and inside case back.
- Hallmarks, case maker's marks and gold or silver standards stamped in the case.
- Dial material: enamel, silver, gold, later printed metal.
Dating clues
- Verge watches dominate before c. 1800; cylinder watches c. 1770–1900; lever watches after c. 1820.
- Keyless winding: increasingly common after c. 1860.
- Manufacturer serial number lists exist for Waltham, Elgin, Longines, Omega, Patek Philippe and others.
General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.
Read next:Verge escapementDetached lever escapementFuseeIdentification Centre
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