This is an antique presentation Waltham pocket watch with an inscribed dedication to Frank Hyatt, a superintendent of the Barnum & Bailey circus. The 18K gold hunter case is engraved: "Season of 1889, Presented to Mr. Frank Hyatt by his Friends, Attachees of the Barnum Show". The watch came to us from a descendent of a close family friend of Frank Hyatt.
Mr. Hyatt can be found as a listed employee of the company on several digitized documents:
https://idhh.dp.la/item/ab0b9ccd5f8b662b618de5c2c2ba0342?q=George%20Rice&location=%22Illinois%22%7C%22Maine%22&page=1 (Navigate to page 3)


https://digital.library.illinoisstate.edu/digital/collection/p15990coll5/id/2053


https://digital.library.illinoisstate.edu/digital/collection/p15990coll5/id/1825 (Navigate to page 9).



The Waltham Crescent Street watch is numbered 3852504. The case diameter is 53.7mm and the length is 68mm. The total weight is 146.2g.

Missing the bow. The watch will run for a few moments with the second had turning before petering out. It is most likely in need of a cleaning. As with all mechanical timepieces, this watch will require regular cleaning to maintain running condition.