Bidspirit auction | American Waltham Watch Co. Model

American Waltham Watch Co. Model 1883 Size 18s Pocket Watch with Locomotive Engraved Silverode Case - A size 18s open-face pocket watch manufactured by the American Waltham Watch Co. The timepiece features a Model 1883, Grade No. 1, 7-jewel, full-plate manual wind movement, serial number 5281427. The movement is engraved with American Waltham Watch Co. and Safety Pinion. The movement is housed in a Silverode case produced by the Philadelphia Watch Case Co., bearing case serial number 279906. Silverode is a base metal nickel alloy frequently used for utility watches. The case back features a detailed engraving of a steam locomotive and tender on tracks. The white porcelain dial displays Roman numeral hour markers and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position, signed AMERICAN Waltham Watch Co. The interior of the case back includes the Philadelphia Watch Case Co. circular logo with a crown, the Silverode banner, and hand-scratched watchmaker service marks including N7791. Case diameter: 2 1/8 inches (Size 18s). This watch is in poor condition and is being sold for parts or restoration. The porcelain dial has multiple severe hairline cracks across the surface and a prominent orange-brown stain between the 2 and 4 o'clock positions. The crystal and the main hour and minute hands are missing; the center post and seconds hand remain. The case shows significant surface wear, scratching, and tarnishing throughout, with notable wear to the locomotive engraving on the reverse. The movement shows surface oxidation and tarnish. The working status is unknown.