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1861 American Watch Co. Waltham CIVIL WAR Pocket Watch, 3 oz. Coin Silver
Estimated price for orientation: 1 295 $
Category: Antique
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Age: 1861 Movement: Mechanical: Hand-winding Brand: American Watch Co. Waltham Country Made: USA Case Material: 3 oz. Coin Silver Size: 18 Closure: Open Face
1861 American Watch Co. Waltham Appleton Tracy CIVIL WAR Pocket Watch,
18 size - 3 Oz. Coin Silver
Highly Collectible - 1 Year Warranty - 100% Feedback
Highly Collectible - 1 Year Warranty - 100% Feedback One of the iconic American pocket watch companies was American Watch Co., later known as Waltham for the city in which it was founded. In 1860, as President Abraham Lincoln was elected, the country was in Civil War. Production ground to a halt. However, the company decided to downsize to the lowest possible level to keep the factory open. It worked: Upon his Gettysburg Address, President Lincoln became the proud owner of a Waltham watch. We are very pleased to offer today a Civil War Waltham, that according to the company's hand-written ledger, that the movement was made in April 1861 or in the succeeding months (see a photo of the page below). Here are some of its features:
Handsome and heavy 3 ounce coin silver case Original porcelain dial and blue steel hands Large size, measuring a full 56.3mm in diameter Key wound movement with a modern key done in an antique style Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
This a rare opportunity to own an exciting historical timepiece from a prominent American watchmaker.
the movement was made in April 1961 or in the succeeding months Detailed Appraisal: Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds Designed for: Men Case material: Coin silver Case markings: D & Co., 3 Coin, 61853 Case condition: Excellent with wear to the fine details Dimensions: 56.3mm diameter
Dial: White enamel with Roman numerals. Signed American Watch Co., original, excellent condition with two very faint hairlines and a small chip on the edge (only just slightly visible with the bezel in place) Hands: Original, blue steel "spades" Movement markings: Appleton Tracy & Co., Waltham, Mass, 36851
Crystal type: Mineral glass, excellent condition
Warranty: One-year international warranty. Please see our eBay About Me page for details. Box/Papers: BOX - Mahogany watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; KEY - A modern key done in an antique style 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. Shop with confidence - our feedback speaks for itself.
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4/4/2008 -- CONNOISSEUR OF TIME GIVES BACK – WATCH COMPANY DONATES FUNDS TO SUPPORT KENYAN COMMUNITY
Contact us Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024U.S.A.
1.866.204.1267
HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY-FRIDAY
10AM-4PM EST CLOSED
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS PAYMENT SELLING POLICIES 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 30 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience. All items are packaged carefully and mailed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. US, Canadian, and British buyers paying by Paypal must use a confirmed address. The payment of ALL customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer. Please be aware of the cost of these for your country as you enter a bid.
The water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof
Winning bidders must fully pay within 7 days of the auction. After 7 days the piece will be relisted and appropriate action taken against the non-paying bidder. To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice never to end an auction early. Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa. SHIPPING Domestic shipping is by UPS Ground or USPS Express Mail. All shipments are fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing. International shipments will sent via U.S. International Express Mail fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies to all international orders. We will e-mail the winning bidder at the end of the auction with the exact shipping cost. Bidder is responsible for all duties and taxes. The shipping cost to most countries not covered by eBay's shipping calculator is $38.95 plus insurance. Insurance charges are $1.55 for every $100 of coverage needed. This includes the following countries:Italy, UK (for some shipments), Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and all other countries for which eBay's shipping calculator does not generate a quote. The insurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries not in the above list is a flat rate of $50. Bidders with less than 10 positive feedbacks or whose feedback rating is less than 98% must contact us before placing a bid.
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Description
| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Age: | 1861 |
| Movement: | Mechanical: Hand-winding | Brand: | American Watch Co. Waltham |
| Country Made: | USA | Case Material: | 3 oz. Coin Silver |
| Size: | 18 | Closure: | Open Face |
18 size - 3 Oz. Coin Silver
Highly Collectible - 1 Year Warranty - 100% Feedback
| Highly Collectible - 1 Year Warranty - 100% Feedback One of the iconic American pocket watch companies was American Watch Co., later known as Waltham for the city in which it was founded. In 1860, as President Abraham Lincoln was elected, the country was in Civil War. Production ground to a halt. However, the company decided to downsize to the lowest possible level to keep the factory open. It worked: Upon his Gettysburg Address, President Lincoln became the proud owner of a Waltham watch. We are very pleased to offer today a Civil War Waltham, that according to the company's hand-written ledger, that the movement was made in April 1861 or in the succeeding months (see a photo of the page below). Here are some of its features: Handsome and heavy 3 ounce coin silver case Original porcelain dial and blue steel hands Large size, measuring a full 56.3mm in diameter Key wound movement with a modern key done in an antique style Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity. This a rare opportunity to own an exciting historical timepiece from a prominent American watchmaker. |
| Detailed Appraisal: |
| Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds Designed for: Men Case material: Coin silver Case markings: D & Co., 3 Coin, 61853 Case condition: Excellent with wear to the fine details Dimensions: 56.3mm diameter Dial: White enamel with Roman numerals. Signed American Watch Co., original, excellent condition with two very faint hairlines and a small chip on the edge (only just slightly visible with the bezel in place) Hands: Original, blue steel "spades" Movement markings: Appleton Tracy & Co., Waltham, Mass, 36851 Crystal type: Mineral glass, excellent condition Warranty: One-year international warranty. Please see our eBay About Me page for details. Box/Papers: BOX - Mahogany watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; KEY - A modern key done in an antique style 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. Shop with confidence - our feedback speaks for itself. |
| Connoisseur of Time In the News: |
| 12/10/2005 -- CONNOISSEUR OF TIME SELLS SPECIAL TIMEPIECE TO OMEGA MUSEUM 8/16/2006 -- VINTAGE WATCH COMPANY HELPS NEUHAUS MUSEUM FILL NEW PERMANENT EXHIBIT 4/4/2008 -- CONNOISSEUR OF TIME GIVES BACK – WATCH COMPANY DONATES FUNDS TO SUPPORT KENYAN COMMUNITY |
| Contact us |
| Connoisseur of Time, Inc. 1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 6-343 Suwanee, GA 30024U.S.A. 1.866.204.1267 HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY-FRIDAY 10AM-4PM EST CLOSED SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS PAYMENT SELLING POLICIES 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 30 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience. All items are packaged carefully and mailed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. US, Canadian, and British buyers paying by Paypal must use a confirmed address. The payment of ALL customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer. Please be aware of the cost of these for your country as you enter a bid. SHIPPING The water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof Winning bidders must fully pay within 7 days of the auction. After 7 days the piece will be relisted and appropriate action taken against the non-paying bidder. To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice never to end an auction early. Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa. Domestic shipping is by UPS Ground or USPS Express Mail. All shipments are fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing. International shipments will sent via U.S. International Express Mail fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies to all international orders. We will e-mail the winning bidder at the end of the auction with the exact shipping cost. Bidder is responsible for all duties and taxes. The shipping cost to most countries not covered by eBay's shipping calculator is $38.95 plus insurance. Insurance charges are $1.55 for every $100 of coverage needed. This includes the following countries:Italy, UK (for some shipments), Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and all other countries for which eBay's shipping calculator does not generate a quote. The insurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries not in the above list is a flat rate of $50. Bidders with less than 10 positive feedbacks or whose feedback rating is less than 98% must contact us before placing a bid. |