DESCRIPTION:
APW - Waltham, Dennison, Howard & Davis, 7J, 18S, gold-filled HC recase with very attractive engraving and engine turning detail, front includes an idyllic lakeside scene, rear includes a squirrel standing on hind legs, white enamel dial, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#3691. A historically important watch, the "Dennison, Howard & Davis" grade was produced by Waltham's predecessor the Boston Watch Co. between approximately 1854 and 1857. This 7 jewel version is significantly scarcer than the 15 jewel version, with Ron Price's survey of observed examples in "Origins of the Model 57" listing 32 recorded observations of 7 jewel examples versus 178 recorded observations of 15 jewel. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, good overall gilt tone but with some haze in areas and some mild scattered spots, nearly flawless dial with small surface nick at 10:30; excellent hands; case front needs a nudge of assistance when opening and then opens a small bit wide of 90 degrees, case shows very light wear, small notch to edge of rear lip where someone has filed to inspect for content, few small dings, good overall engraving and engine turning detail though with loss at shoulders; bow pivots freely, push shows light to medium wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1300
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