Bidspirit auction | Waltham 15 Jewel Size 12
Waltham 15 Jewel Size 12 Pocket Watch Movement and Fancy Dial - This is a mechanical pocket watch movement and dial assembly produced by the American Waltham Watch Company. The ornate fancy dial features a two-tone silver and gold-tone finish with elaborate engine-turned and engraved foliate and scrollwork motifs. The chapter ring contains stylized black Arabic numerals. A rectangular cartouche below the 12 o'clock position is marked WALTHAM. The movement is a manual-wind caliber with 15 jewels, featuring decorative damaskeening on the bridges and plates. Engravings on the movement bridge read A.W.W.Co. WALTHAM, MASS. 15 Jewels. The serial number 22663096 is located near the winding gears, dating the movement to approximately 1919. A single blued steel hand is present. Dial diameter: 1.5 inches. The item consists of the movement and dial assembly only and is missing the watch case, crystal, minute hand, and sub-seconds hand. The dial displays minor surface wear and light scratches consistent with age. The movement is currently untested for functionality and is offered as-is for parts or restoration purposes.