The American Waltham Watch Co. produced a wide range of movements, including the “Sterling” grade, often supplied to jewelers under private-label contracts. This example was retailed by Anna L. Silveira, San Francisco, one of the few documented female jewelers of the period. The case is sterling silver, open face with decorative rope bezel, 16 size, and is accompanied by a period sterling silver T-bar watch chain.The movement is a stem-wind, lever-set Waltham “Sterling” grade, gilt finish with blued screws, numbered 2266480. The dial is porcelain with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, gilt floral scroll motif, and blued spade hands, signed Anna L. Silveira, San Francisco.Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. for $50 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined lot shipping available.
Condition
Not currently running. Case with wear and tarnish consistent with age. Dial with hairlines and light spotting. Hands intact. Overall a collectible California private-label Waltham in sterling silver case with matching T-bar chain.