Download our resources and learn about pets nutritional and wellbeing requirements. In the 1850s abraham lincoln, then a successful lawyer, purchased a fine pocket watch from george chatterton, a jeweler in springfield, illinois. In response to those who have interest in the factual documentation, and description of lincoln s waltham watch, i want to offer the following. The american waltham watch company can trace its roots to 1849. Another gold pocket watch that lincoln owned the english watch with the now famous hidden message under the dial is in the smithsonian collection. In 1885, the company became the american waltham watch company. Prestige by waltham pocket watch with chain in original box. See more ideas about waltham watch, white enamel and pocket watch. American waltham gold ladies pocket watch with chainstarsworks circa 18931894. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. Antique late 1800 s unusual waltham us pocket watcha. Circa 1916 ball waltham 21j rr grade in original 10k gold filled case 16 s. The serial number will pinpoint the year of manufacture but not the exact date. Learn to repair and restore mechanical pocket and wrist watches.
The gct or an 5740an 57401 pocket watches were used for navigation purposes by. Dad is no longer with us, but his legacy and memory lives on, just as steve s does today. Instant digital download, vintage victorian graphic, waltham watches ad. Find best value and selection for your 1894 1895 waltham pocket watches new keystone cases serial watches new keystone cases serial number american waltham. Dad s watch got me interested in pocket watches at the age of 12. A 1916 advertisement for the waltham pocket watch shows that it is still an almost identical model to the one president lincoln would have owned. Jan 02, 2015 waltham is a name wellknown to american aficionados of vintage watches and clocks. Lincoln was not outwardly vain, but the fine gold watch was a conspicuous symbol of his success as a prominent illinois lawyer. The booklet offers simple solutions to help ensure they remain within the ideal range. Waltham pocket watch identification and price guide using serial numbers and pictures of waltham watch movements. The secret message in abraham lincolns pocket watch.
Discussion seeking the current whereabouts of lincolns. When lincoln was assassinated, he had two pairs of glasses, an ivory pocketknife, a handkerchief, a pocket watch fob, a lens polisher, nine newspaper clippings, a leather wallet, and a confederate. At the time the waltham model 1857 watch was presented to lincoln, american watchmaking was in its infancy, but the watches were, nonetheless, the world s first machine made watches. In the 1850s abraham lincoln, then a successful lawyer. This rare and highly significant full hunter waltham pocket watch was presented by president of the united states woodrow wilson to henry william webster, the captain of the british tugboat champion, in 1919. Gray book information is highlighted in silver gray. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge over the competition. Waltham was the first american company to massproduce watches on an assembly line. Pocket watch chains meant for utility pocket watches like railroad watches, for the most part, dont make much of a statement.
Lincoln himself never knew of the message he carried in his pocket. It is in its original silver case and in excellent condition 58mm diameter. Find best value and selection for your 1894 1895 waltham pocket watches new keystone cases. William ellery waltham model 1857 abraham lincolns pocket.
It is believed that most of these photographs were taken in the early 1890 s. We invite you to refer and visit your nearest waltham s exclusive boutique. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Unfollow antique waltham pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Groups regularly socialize but also get out the vote, support candidates and engage in oth.
American waltham charles fasoltd warren manufacturing co. Like any other collector s items, the oldest and rarest pieces are the most valuable, so it is important to know as much information as you can about a watch before buying or selling it. He was a technical staff member at mit lincoln laboratory from. President lincoln never knew the hidden message he carried with him every day. Abraham lincolns waltham watch references in response to those who have interest in the factual documentation, and description of lincoln s waltham watch, i want to offer the following. High quality waltham pocket watch movement, colonial riverside 21. In 1959, the waltham watch company merged with the hallmark watch company, giving the new company access to replacement parts to service existing waltham watch owners. We are preparing to pass along great grandfather s pocket watch to great grandson. Lincolns william ellery pocket watch serial number 676 and the one we owned serial number 67631. Abe lincoln lincoln park 7 jewel magestic special locomotive maiden lane. The secret message in abraham lincolns pocket watch youtube.
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The process was imprecise, time consuming, and resulted in a product that was unaffordable for a majority of people. Lincoln s watch is a fine gold timepiece that the 16th president purchased in the 1850s from a springfield. The lincoln closed waltham, ma, united states yelp. The watch was an 11jewel, 18 size, keywind in a silver hunter case, and was produced in january of 1863. Sounds a little toofar fetched to be true, but in many instances, they are 100percent correct, if the watch in. We use this knowledge to support development of innovative products and services, advancing science to deliver our purpose. Each timepiece has been engraved with a serial number since 1852, starting with number 50. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. This is a fully functioning beautiful 1942 dated example of the hamilton u.
Waltham pocket watch identification and price guide using serial numbers and pictures of waltham watch movements reprint edition by roy ehrhardt author isbn. Waltham pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Waltham pocket watches are perhaps the easiest timepieces to date. Lincoln was not outwardly vain, but the fine gold watch was a conspicuous symbol of. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. We buy and repair vintage pocket watches, or we can sell you one that will never leave your ensemble. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Hidden message found in lincoln pocket watch by neely tucker washington post staff writer tuesday, march 10, 2009. Bartlett model 1877 pocket watch 18 size 15 jewel silveroid case. After hearing from jonathan dillon s greatgreatgrandson, the museum removed the dial on march 10, 2009, to reveal the watchmakers declarations. Before the start of the civil war, lincoln purchased a nice gold pocket watch from george. In exchange for rights to the name, existing waltham watch company mass shareholders received 1 share of the new company for every 5 shares of the original company.
Given to his son robert todd upon lincoln s death, these everyday items, which through association with tragedy had become like relics, were kept in the lincoln family for more than seventy years. Dad is no longer with us, but his legacy and memory lives on, just as steve s. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. I really prefer the waltham pocket watches, made by the american waltham watch company in waltham, massachusetts. Jul 08, 2014 learn to repair and restore mechanical pocket and wrist watches. Lincoln s watch is 150 years old as of 2011, and it looks like it s in mint condition. Vintage men s waltham pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage waltham or the earlier american waltham watch co. Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i. Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases. Waltham gold plated antique pocket watches with chain.
Getty refers to the style of the click and only one winding wheel showing. Lincolns william ellery pocket watch sn 676 and ours sn. American waltham case serial numbers torrentssuper9s diary. There was a longstanding rumor that abraham lincolns pocket watch. Our work focuses on the nutritional and behavioural needs of pets, as well as on preventive health. Antique waltham 14ct gold pocket watch working well.
S army air force gct navigation watch type an 5740. In fact, museum curators had been unaware of the possibility of any such inscription until doug stiles, greatgreatgrandson of watchmaker jonathan dillon, phoned to corroborate a story that had been passed down for generations in the dillon family. It may seem youd need to be very gullible to believe what many sellers put in their descriptions, namely that every other keywound pocket watch on ebay is a civil war watch. They came to the library in 1937 as part of the gift from lincoln s granddaughter, mary lincoln. At mars petcare, responsible cat and dog pet ownership is defined as the responsibility of an owner to take good care of the needs of their catdog throughout. The waltham model 1857 is a watch made by the american watch company, later called the waltham watch company in waltham, massachusetts. Get the best deals on waltham antique pocket watches with chain when you shop the largest online selection at. This fall, the quintessential american watch brand absent from the united states since the 1980s returns to that market with new waltham wristwatches that call to mind the brands long and. The owner has sold this place, but it s a good thing for him he says. Webster, a turn of the century photographer in waltham, massachusetts. She s written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce crafts.
In tribute, upon the gettysburg address, abraham lincoln was presented with a william ellery, key wind watch waltham model 1857, serial number 676. Antique waltham seaside pocket watch 6 size 15 jewels gold filled case runs. Original heavy silver case in excellent condition 58mm diameter. Upon giving the gettysburg address in abraham lincoln was presented with a william. As used by navigators on b17 flying fortress and b24 liberator this is a fully functioning hamilton an5740 pocket watch with steel carry case. Waltham open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for. Antique pocket watches hallmarked silver waltham pocket watch pocket watch reveals long hidden 16 size hunting case waltham pocket watch lincoln s pocket watch reveals long hidden messageinside an 1864.
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Waltham pocket book of responsible pet ownership pdf. I have this exact vintage waltham abraham lincoln pocket watch and im interested in selling it but would like to no the value of it first. Abraham lincolns waltham watch page 3 nawcc message. It is fairly simple to confirm a watch is a waltham pocket watch and to identify the model and manufacturing date. Antique pocket watches hallmarked silver waltham pocket watch pocket watch reveals long hidden 16 size hunting case waltham pocket watch lincoln s pocket. Get the best deals on waltham modern pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Shop forand learn aboutantique waltham pocket watches. You may want to research to see if your state is one that ebay will collect tax on your purchase. Lincoln s english gold watch lincoln s pocket watch reveals longhidden message lincoln s english gold watch was purchased in the 1850s from george chatterton, a springfield, illinois, jeweler. Discussion in american pocket watches started by robert mccabe, jan 16, 2016. Abe lincoln model 21 jewel 16 size pocket watch with double sunk dial in an open face case.
American waltham watch company waltham watch company waltham, massachusetts. Some internet sources also claim, erroneously, that lincoln s silver waltham pocket watch is at the smithsonian, but it is not. Full hunter antique pocket watches with 15 jewels for sale ebay. Fortunately, as this compact and informative waltham pocket book describes, the recipe is not that difficult or demanding, though it does require forward. According to a note with watch, it was a company gift in honor of 50 years service. The historical photographs presented on these pages are the work of wm. And lincoln would never know that he carried dillon s secret message in his pocket. Ellery, sn 676 keywind in silver hunter case, which was presented to lincoln after he gave the gettysburg address. Abraham lincoln was presented with a william ellery, key wind watch waltham model 1857. Get the best deals on waltham open face antique pocket watches with 21. Keeping time with waltham, hamilton, and illinois pocket. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs vintage waltham 14k yellow gold ladies pendant watch manual winding. Ellery according to the biography of lincoln by carl sandburg, lincoln is also reputed to have owned and carried an 18size, 11jewel, waltham model 1857 wm.
In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization. Abraham lincoln is presented the first industrialized pocket watch, the waltham 1857 1870. Vintage waltham yellow gold ladies pendant watch at 1stdibs. Lincolns pocket watch reveals longhidden message smithsonian. As part of a presidential tradition first instituted by abraham lincoln, wilson presented this watch to webster for assisting the us vessel piave when it ran aground on goodwin sands. He finds himself in springfield, illinois, where a jeweller, george chatterton, presents him with an 18carat pocket watch. Hi, i have an 1859 model waltham pocket watch in pieces. Abraham lincolns waltham watch nawcc message board.
Same as lincolns hunter case pocket watch collectors weekly. Antique late 1800s unusual walthamus pocket watcha. The watch, by documentation is the same a lincolns hunter case 18size, 11jewel, waltham wm. Do you have questions about finding other single family real estate for sale in piety corner. Waltham antique pocket watches with chain for sale ebay. Grade nickel model 1860 pocket watch manual winding. Ellery, sn 676 keywind in silver hunter case, which was presented to lincoln. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line.
Pocket watches for sale antique and vintage railroad. Watches by hourminsec products pocket watches american. See more ideas about pocket watch, watches and antiques. Abraham lincolns waltham watch page 2 nawcc message board. The first waltham railroad watches are manufactured. Learn about railroad pocket watches as conductor parker talks about their history and how they were essential to the railroad. Let s go back in time to 1850, a successful lawyer called abraham lincoln is looking for a new watch. As stated by carl sandberg in his biography of president abraham lincoln, the 16th president owned and carried a william ellery 18 size key wind silver cased pocket watch. History of the watch factory until the mid 19th century, watch making was a cottage industry with watch parts being manufactured at different locations and then assembled together by hand.
I dont think it had any historical facts other than using abe lincoln s name to distinguish a grade or model. In 1906 the company was renamed the waltham watch company. Buy pocket watches with 21 jewels and get the best deals. Prior to that year, pocket watches were not made of standard parts and. American waltham watch company factory historical photos. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order.
Gift of lincoln isham, greatgrandson of abraham lincoln, 1958 location currently not on view object name watch, pocket associated person lincoln, abraham. For videos of watch repairs and cleanings of all types of pocket and wrist watches. Abraham lincoln posted on october 12, 2015 abraham lincoln was known to have owned a few pocket watches in his time, but there are two in particular that seem noteworthy. Mar 29, 20 i have this exact vintage waltham abraham lincoln pocket watch and im interested in selling it but would like to no the value of it first. The waltham watch company, also known as the american waltham watch co. Waltham pocket watch identification and price guide using. Abe lincoln model 21 jewel 12 size pocket watch with double sunk dial in an open face case. The data shown is a combination of information from the waltham handwritten ledgers and the printed serial number list the gray book. Its the 1857 year model just like the above pictures. A few historical figures and their watches originally posted by bedroomeyes. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction.