Waltham Watch Company
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Watch manufacturer, Waltham, Mass., founded in 1850. Known as American Watch Company from 1859 to 1885 and American Waltham Watch Company from 1885 to 1906. The firm went into bankruptcy in 1948, and various attempts at reorganization proved unsuccessful and it ceased operations in the 1950's. The Waltham Precision Instrument Company is an instrument manufacturer loosely descended from the older firm.
From the description of Records, 1854-1941 (inclusive), 1854-1929 (bulk). (Harvard Business School). WorldCat record id: 17266345
From the description of Records, 1854-1941 (inclusive), 1854-1929 (bulk) [microform]. (Harvard Business School). WorldCat record id: 229894305
Waltham Watch Company was a watch manufacturer founded in 1850 in Waltham, Mass. The firm was known as the American Watch Company from 1859 to 1885. It was renamed the American Waltham Watch Company in 1885 and retained this name until 1906. The company went into bankruptcy in 1948. Various attempts at reorganization proved unsuccessful and it ceased operations in the 1950s. The Waltham Precision Instrument Company was an instrument manufacturer loosely descended from the older firm.
From the guide to the Waltham Watch Company records, (inclusive), (bulk)., 1854-1941, 1854-1929, (Baker Library, Harvard Business School)
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Subjects:
- Clock and watch making
- Clock and watch making
- Clocks and watches
- Manufactures
- Manufactures
- Metal products
- Patent suits
- Watchcases
Occupations:
- Clock and watchmaker
- Manufacturer
Places:
- Massachusetts--Waltham (as recorded)
- Massachusetts (as recorded)
- Waltham (Mass.) (as recorded)
- Massachusetts (as recorded)
