Renowned as one of America’s premier watchmakers, the Waltham Watch Company produced precision timepieces widely respected for their reliability and fine finish. This example demonstrates both the technical quality of Waltham’s 17-jewel movements and the decorative artistry of American case design, made expressly for the San Francisco jeweler Anna L. Silveira.The case is crafted in 14k gold-filled material, guaranteed 25 years, with a richly ornamented hunter’s case, 16 size. Both covers display multicolor gold inlay with floral and foliate motifs, one side further decorated with a bird in flight, the other with a cartouche reserved for monogramming. Serial number 1001248 stamped inside.The movement is a stem-wind, lever-set, 17-jewel example, nickel-finished with damaskeening, safety pinion, and marked “American Waltham Watch Co.” with distributor inscription for Anna L. Silveira, Ourives Relojoaria Portugueza, Rua Jackson No. 12, San Francisco, Cal. Movement serial number 15954358 dates the watch to circa 1907.The dial is porcelain with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, and ornate gilt floral border, with filigree hands. Faint hairlines visible near 12.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. Currently running, though untested for accuracy. Case with wear and light dings, brassing to high points, inner dust cover with tarnish. Dial with minor hairlines. Overall a collectible example of a Waltham jeweler-marked private-label movement in a decorative case.