I just picked up this Waltham mdl 1888 with this different dial. I have seen photo's of other dials like it and I know it has a name. Can anyone help me with the name?
Thanks

Moorehouse!

I might have spelled it wrong.

Nice dial!

happy hunting,

Bill,
Thanks for taking the time to answer my question.

Edward,
You are welcome, I am sure others would have answered as soon as they noticed.

BTW, use the search function to see more of them like this one,

https://ihc185.infopop.cc/eve/f...6047761/m/4716074091

Even better link is

https://ihc185.infopop.cc/eve/f...006053562#1006053562

I expect to find these on Howards, but i guess they occasionaly show up on Walthams also.

happy hunting,

Here's another Moorhouse (attached to an E. Howard Series VIII) that sold recently for about $1650.00! I thought it kind of unusual to see all the typical fluorishes but the E. Howard was very plain.


E. Howard w/Moorhouse dial

Bill,
I did a search and read the comments about the Moorhouse dials. Without a signature, anyone's guess! It is estimated he only signed 400-500, but I believe that would be Howards. Also he was working for Howard when this watch was made (1891).
It cleaned up nice any way.

I don't know hardly anything about Morrehouse dials, I was under the impression that he always had the little berries painted somewhere on the dial.

Any chance of seeing if the dial is signed on the back?

Just trying to learn.

Tom

Tom,
The dial is not signed. Most of the fancy dials had the little (mulberries).

Edward,

It might be more accurate to describe the dial as moorehouse style. I have a Hampden Ball that is similar without signature.

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, it also meant that you could avoid royalties on patented designs if you altered them a bit.

happy hunting,