** WOW **
Victorian Waltham full hunter pocket watch. Stunning and in fantastic condition.
Dates to c1898 making it c122 years old. In fantastic condition. 5cm (50mm) across the case.
Fahys Montauk No1 gold filled. Made of solid sheets of gold with a stiff sheet of metal between, In fantastic condition, no major scratches or dents. The front and rear covers open to 90 degrees, good hinges, no signs or wear. Front cover pops open with a depression of the crown, as it should.
Acrylic crystal is in great condition.
The double sunk dial is bright and clean with no hairline cracks or chips. Roman numerals, red outer minutes and signed "American Waltham"
Blued steel hands.
The movement is a Waltham Riverside 17 jewel model 1888 dating to 1898. Damascened, gold center wheel and jewel holders. Recently fully serviced including modern alloy "unbreakable" mainspring. Tested, runs very well and keeps good time.
With antique rolled gold and graduated double Albert chain with brass skull (memento mori) fob (no markings on skull fob) Marked "rolledgold" on T bar, no signs of wear. Perfectly matching to case.
Presented in a pocket watch case and velvet pouch for the chain.
Great
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