#82 • Waltham, beautiful 18K HC pendant watch w/enamel, Civil War era

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $2,900.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

LPW - Waltham, Civil War era, Appleton, Tracy & Co, 15J, 10S, 18K gold original J.M.H. HC with beautiful combination of engine turning and engraving with black and white enamel inlay, front shield with initials, inner front with engine turning detail, paper inside rear for collector and author George Townsend, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), gilt mvt, s#87934. Gross weight of assembled watch 47.6 dwt (74.0 g). This Civil War vintage pendant watch is highlighted by its exquisite gold and enamel hunting case. Movement is from a production run listed in Waltham factory records as made during January of 1864. CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking sluggishly and out of beat, overhaul needed, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with darkened and dulled tone; visible portion of dial with short hl below seconds-register near 6, minuscule pinpoint nick to upper rim of seconds-register, small edge nick at 4; excellent hands; case shows hardly any wear, mild ding to left rear shoulder, superb crisp engine turning detail, enamel substantially intact with only some mild small bits of loss, case front lift spring needs some assistance to open lid; tight bow, push shows very little wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $2,800 - $3,400 JH-80003