Bidspirit auction | Waltham Running Open Face 9

Waltham Running Open Face 9 Jewel Pocket Watch Serial 29407554 - An American Waltham Watch Company open face pocket watch featuring a mechanical manual wind movement. The movement is engraved Waltham, Nine Jewels, USA, and serial number 29407554, with decorative damaskeening on the plates. The dial is an aged cream color with bold black Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial located at the 6 o'clock position. The hands are oxidized metal. The watch is housed in a base metal case manufactured by the Keystone Watch Case Company, marked with a keystone symbol and serial number 921531. The interior of the case back shows several hand-etched watchmaker service marks. This watch runs. Case diameter: 2 inches (50 mm). The dial exhibits heavy aged patina, discoloration, and spotting throughout, with a notable area of material loss or chipping near the edge between the 3 and 4 o'clock positions. The hands show heavy oxidation and rust. The crystal has multiple surface scratches. The case shows general wear, scratches, and minor tarnishing consistent with age and use.