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Waltham pocket watch
Grade: Home Watch Company
Model: 1883
Circa 1892/93
Serial number 5286948
18 size Gilt movement
Key wind and set movement
7 jewels
Single sunk dial
English sterling silver case
Hinged bezel dust cover and case back
Case measures 53mm wide without the stem
Case shows very well
Enamel dial shows well with hairlines
Movement needs cleaning and oiling
Balance is good
Crystal has a crack and will need to be replaced
The silver case hallmark is for Birmingham, England circa 1891 The makers mark is A.B and was registered in 1876 AB is for Alfred Bedford who was the manager of the Waltham Watch Co, Holborn Circus, London
https://mb.nawcc.org/wiki/Encyclopedia-Subjects/American-Pocket-Watches/Waltham-England
Waltham pocket watch
Grade: Home Watch Company
Model: 1883
Circa 1892/93
Serial number 5286948
18 size Gilt movement
Key wind and set movement
7 jewels
Single sunk dial
English sterling silver case
Hinged bezel dust cover and case back
Case measures 53mm wide without the stem
Case shows very well
Enamel dial shows well with hairlines
Movement needs cleaning and oiling
Balance is good
Crystal has a crack and will need to be replaced
The silver case hallmark is for Birmingham, England circa 1891 The makers mark is A.B and was registered in 1876 AB is for Alfred Bedford who was the manager of the Waltham Watch Co, Holborn Circus, London
https://mb.nawcc.org/wiki/Encyclopedia-Subjects/American-Pocket-Watches/Waltham-England