1863 Waltham P.S. Bartlett Civil War 18 size Pocket Watch - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg Glycine The luxurious Ebel watch showcased

The luxurious Ebel watch showcased in today's offering is a stunning example of one of these watches

the deep blue sunburst dial serves the centerpiece

Case condition: Presents as mint - gold plating appears to have been redone

and Cartier handwound mechanism

Serviced: A Master Watchmaker has installed a new battery performed any needed servicing

1863 Waltham P.S. Bartlett Civil War 18 size Pocket Watch - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg Glycine The luxurious Ebel watch showcasedOne of the iconic American pocket watch companies was American Watch Co., later known as Waltham for the city in which it was founded. In 1860, as President Abraham Lincoln was elected, the country was in Civil War. Production ground to a halt. However, the company decided to downsize to the lowest possible level to keep the factory open. It worked: Upon his Gettysburg Address, President Lincoln became the proud owner of a William Ellery model Waltham