1862 WALTHAM CIVIL WAR 18 SIZE WM ELLERY WATCH, SAME GIVEN TO ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Description: 1862 WALTHAM CIVIL WAR 18 SIZE WM ELLERY WATCH, SAME GIVEN TO ABRAHAM LINCOLN Click images to enlarge Description You are bidding on an American Waltham Watch Company CIVIL WAR pocket watch - a William Ellery pocket watch that is over 162 years old!! This watch is an extremely large and very heavy 18 size mens Coin Silver hunter case that is in amazing condition for its age and is within a year of Abraham Lincoln's personal Wm Ellery - see photos! This watch is 100% correct, right down to its unsigned dial and solid 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 it has the distinct honor of being the "soldier's grade" manufactured by Waltham – a William Ellery grade. What an exciting find! Highly collectible - authentic civil war antique 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 William Ellery model waltham watch. President Lincoln's watch (no. 67,613)- made in january 1863 - resides in the collection of the national museum of american history at the Smithsonian. We are very pleased to offer today this Civil War Waltham, that according to the company's hand-written ledger, was made in May of 1862 (see nawcc report below) only a few months before President Lincoln's watch. Here is a little more about it... The serial number on the movement is 48,774, placing production at May of 1862 – this is right in the midst of the American Civil War. From a very limited run of only 30 pieces: Total made 198707 Total runs 961 Start May 1862 End May 1862 First 48771 Last 48800 Model 1857 Name Wm Ellery Grade Ellery Material A Size 18 Size 18 Plate FP Note NL Jeweling 4 Holes Jewels 11 Balance Steel Bal Steel Style KW Style NL Comment Source 1p048n48641_50300.pdf gp001n1_115000.pdf Provider Date 2002-12-01 This watch is a great opportunity for the Civil War enthusiast. The movement is a Model 1857 model and is a 11 Jewel – check out the size of the "Liverpool Window" jewels and the presence of a 3-spoked balance! It is a gilded movement and is absolutely pristine. It has just been cleaned and is running strongly and keeping time. 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 holes in the fancily engraved covers are perfectly aligned with the winding and setting sockets so the movement is definitely original to the case. The William Ellery Grade watch was one step under that of their PS 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. Check out the photos and you will see the great condition of this case considering it’s age. This case is just massive and amazing to hold in your hand. The case weighs a whopping 173.6 grams and is nearly 60mm in diameter!!! The case has no dents or dings and the front lid opens properly to 90 degrees with assistance as the lift spring is inoperable. Otherwise what is present is pretty much honest wear from typical use. The outside is engine turned with the front case lid displaying a phenomenal cartouche engraving on it. The front case lid opens (with help) when the button is depressed and stays closed when shut. The front case lid catch spring is intact like it should be. The rear hinges are firm and all case lids close with no gaps showing which is fantastic for a case of this age. The case has great offset solid hinges and the pushpiece is intact and in good order (missing a section on rear). The bow is tight! The correct, unsigned, unsunk dial is also in Excellent condition with just 1 tight hairline. The original glass crystal is intact and perfect. The roman numerals are still very clear and legible. The dial is correctly unsigned, which was appropriate for the early Ellery models made at Waltham. The blued spade hour and minute hands are intact and clean. Serviced: serviced and running. Box/papers: box - watch packaging box; papers - certificate of authenticity upon request; key - period winding/setting key Warranty: 6 month warranty on parts & labor, assuming not mis-used or mis-handled This watch is key set and key wind. The watch was cleaned on 08/25/2024 and is running strongly and keeping time when wound.The balance runs true and with good amplitude, indicating it has not been monkeyed with. This old masterpiece has history and hopefully someone will enjoy it in all of its original American glory! To be the proud owner of the amazing watch – BID NOW!! 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 Any ??? please ask before making an offer. Buyer agrees to pay within 7 days of close of auction, NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE. P please ask ALL questions prior to auction close. 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Price: 1495 USD

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

End Time: 2024-12-14T02:24:09.000Z

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