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1863 CIVIL WAR AMERICAN WM ELLERY POCKET WATCH - SAME RUN AS ABRAHAM LINCOLN 'S!
Estimated price for orientation: 1 100 $
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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
You are bidding on an absolutely stunning American Waltham Watch Company - WM Ellery pocket watch that is over 153 years old!! This is a very rare opportunity to own a watch that is from the same run as Abraham Lincoln’s personal William Ellery watch - literally 265 serials away from 67,613! You can read more about this amazing watch here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/waltham_model_1857This serial range comprised a block of 320 units, serialized from 67,581 to 67,900. Assuming 20% survival rate, that gives you only 62 other watches from this same run that still remain with us today!This watch is an extremely large and very heavy 18 size mens Coin Silver hunter case that is in amazing condition for its age. This watch is 100% correct, right down to its dial and heavy coin silver hunters case. This watch is one of the oldest I have had in my possession. A watch like this should be the cornerstone of any Civil War Buff or Early American collector because of the age, originality, history and the fact that is one of the earliest grades produced by Waltham – a Wm Ellery grade. What an exciting find! The serial number on the movement is 67,878, placing production at January of 1863 – this is right in the midst of the American Civil War! The watch has so many amazing features! The movement is a Model 1857 and is an 7 Jewel – check out the size of the cap jewel and the presence of undersprung steel balance! It is a full plate, gilded movement with the gilding being in very good condition. The balance cock also shows spectacular hand engraving which adds to the beauty of this movement. There are no extra screw marks on this case and the hole in the fancily engraved dust cover is perfectly aligned with the winding socket so the movement is definitely original to the case. The WM Ellery Grade watch was one step under that of their P.S. Bartlett grade and was, at the time, the official soldier's watch of that era. The case is of the highest quality and is an original Coin Silver case in worn but very good condition and correct style for the age of the watch. The external engraving and engine turning signifies the presence and pride of American manufacture, and is a very desirable feature to have on these early Civil War timepieces. Check out the photos and you will see the great condition of this case - considering it’s age, this watch was gently used. This case is just massive and amazing to hold in your hand. The case is nearly 55mm in diameter!!! The case has no dents or dings but the front lid does open past 90 degrees. Otherwise what is present is pretty much honest wear from typical use. The outside silver case is smooth with the front case lid displaying a phenomenal stag engraving on it. The front case lid opens when the button is depressed and stays closed when shut. The front case lid lift spring is intact but is a little tired after its 153+ years of use and requires a bit of a nudge to fully open. The rear hinges are firm and all case lids close with virtually no gaps showing which is fantastic for a case of this age. The case has great offset solid silver hinges and the Original pushpiece is intact and in good order. The unsunk dial is also in Excellent condition with no hairlines or chips – ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE FOR THE AGE!! The Glass crystal is also in clear condition with no scratches. The roman numerals are still very clear and in ‘like new’ condition. The dial is correctly unsigned, which was appropriate for the early William Ellery models made at Waltham. This watch is key set and key wind. The watch was cleaned, oiled, and adjusted 1 month ago but due to the age of the watch I do not guarantee any specific accuracy but typically these will hold to better than 5 minutes per day. The hands set very well. The watch comes complete with a steel key that came to me with the watch (not shown in photos). There is no possible way you could be disappointed with this watch and it would be the pride of your collection. This old masterpiece has history and good looks! Overall Condition: Very Good The movement details from the Online Serial Number Database: CASE HAS BEEN LIGHTLY CLEANED FOR HYGENIC SAFETY FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN SPECIFIC CIVIL WAR DATES, HERE IS SOME INTERESTING READING: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_exact_date_did_the_Civil_War_start_and_end In an effort to maintain bidder privacy I have enabled the "Anonymous Bidder" feature so please, bid with confidence on this item.... Any ??? please ask before bidding. Buyer agrees to pay with PAYPAL and will include 6.15 for shipping, handling and insurance ONLY in the U.S.A.. OUT OF COUNTRY is PAYABLE ONLY THROUGH PAYPAL and is EXACT fee for shipping, REGISTRATION, and insurance as calculated at the post office at end of auction only to winning bidder, plus a 5.00 handling fee for out of the country. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Payment due within 7 days of close of auction, NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE. This item is sold with a 3 day return policy, but darnit please ask ALL questions prior to auction close. If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an email and I will reply as soon as I can. Thanks and happy bidding!
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| 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 |
You are bidding on an absolutely stunning American Waltham Watch Company - WM Ellery pocket watch that is over 153 years old!! This is a very rare opportunity to own a watch that is from the same run as Abraham Lincoln’s personal William Ellery watch - literally 265 serials away from 67,613! You can read more about this amazing watch here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/waltham_model_1857This serial range comprised a block of 320 units, serialized from 67,581 to 67,900. Assuming 20% survival rate, that gives you only 62 other watches from this same run that still remain with us today!This watch is an extremely large and very heavy 18 size mens Coin Silver hunter case that is in amazing condition for its age. This watch is 100% correct, right down to its dial and heavy coin silver hunters case. This watch is one of the oldest I have had in my possession. A watch like this should be the cornerstone of any Civil War Buff or Early American collector because of the age, originality, history and the fact that is one of the earliest grades produced by Waltham – a Wm Ellery grade. What an exciting find! The serial number on the movement is 67,878, placing production at January of 1863 – this is right in the midst of the American Civil War! The watch has so many amazing features! The movement is a Model 1857 and is an 7 Jewel – check out the size of the cap jewel and the presence of undersprung steel balance! It is a full plate, gilded movement with the gilding being in very good condition. The balance cock also shows spectacular hand engraving which adds to the beauty of this movement. There are no extra screw marks on this case and the hole in the fancily engraved dust cover is perfectly aligned with the winding socket so the movement is definitely original to the case. The WM Ellery Grade watch was one step under that of their P.S. Bartlett grade and was, at the time, the official soldier's watch of that era. The case is of the highest quality and is an original Coin Silver case in worn but very good condition and correct style for the age of the watch. The external engraving and engine turning signifies the presence and pride of American manufacture, and is a very desirable feature to have on these early Civil War timepieces. Check out the photos and you will see the great condition of this case - considering it’s age, this watch was gently used. This case is just massive and amazing to hold in your hand. The case is nearly 55mm in diameter!!! The case has no dents or dings but the front lid does open past 90 degrees. Otherwise what is present is pretty much honest wear from typical use. The outside silver case is smooth with the front case lid displaying a phenomenal stag engraving on it. The front case lid opens when the button is depressed and stays closed when shut. The front case lid lift spring is intact but is a little tired after its 153+ years of use and requires a bit of a nudge to fully open. The rear hinges are firm and all case lids close with virtually no gaps showing which is fantastic for a case of this age. The case has great offset solid silver hinges and the Original pushpiece is intact and in good order. The unsunk dial is also in Excellent condition with no hairlines or chips – ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE FOR THE AGE!! The Glass crystal is also in clear condition with no scratches. The roman numerals are still very clear and in ‘like new’ condition. The dial is correctly unsigned, which was appropriate for the early William Ellery models made at Waltham. This watch is key set and key wind. The watch was cleaned, oiled, and adjusted 1 month ago but due to the age of the watch I do not guarantee any specific accuracy but typically these will hold to better than 5 minutes per day. The hands set very well. The watch comes complete with a steel key that came to me with the watch (not shown in photos). There is no possible way you could be disappointed with this watch and it would be the pride of your collection. This old masterpiece has history and good looks! Overall Condition: Very Good The movement details from the Online Serial Number Database: CASE HAS BEEN LIGHTLY CLEANED FOR HYGENIC SAFETY FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN SPECIFIC CIVIL WAR DATES, HERE IS SOME INTERESTING READING: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_exact_date_did_the_Civil_War_start_and_end In an effort to maintain bidder privacy I have enabled the "Anonymous Bidder" feature so please, bid with confidence on this item.... Any ??? please ask before bidding. Buyer agrees to pay with PAYPAL and will include 6.15 for shipping, handling and insurance ONLY in the U.S.A.. OUT OF COUNTRY is PAYABLE ONLY THROUGH PAYPAL and is EXACT fee for shipping, REGISTRATION, and insurance as calculated at the post office at end of auction only to winning bidder, plus a 5.00 handling fee for out of the country. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Payment due within 7 days of close of auction, NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE. This item is sold with a 3 day return policy, but darnit please ask ALL questions prior to auction close. If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an email and I will reply as soon as I can. Thanks and happy bidding!