#140 • Waltham, Dennison, Howard & Davis, serial #3026

Part of 260813 - "Too Many Minutes" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - August 6 - August 13 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $1,500.00

Status: Sold

APW - Waltham, Dennison, Howard & Davis, 15J, 18S, silver Am. Watch Co. HC with eagle hallmark and inchworm style signature which is presumably a recase as this signature style dates to no earlier than 1859, nickel cuvette, white enamel SS dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), diamond endstone, gilt mvt, s#3026. A historically important early American watch; the "Dennison, Howard & Davis" grade was produced by Waltham's predecessor the Boston Watch Co. between approximately 1854 and 1857. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, good gilt tone, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches with greatest profusion to barrel bridge which includes some areas of concentric circular fine scratches; dial with chip at center above hands, hl from center to 9:30, small flake to center of seconds-register; fine hour hand and minute hand with areas of oxide and finish loss, replacement seconds-hand is much smaller than appropriate; case shows medium wear, numerous scattered dings, reduced engine turning detail with full loss through shoulders; tight bow, push shows medium wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 JH-80080