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Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega
Located in London, GB
. From 1800 onward, requests started coming in from China. This era saw the emergence of pocket watches
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Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Pearl, Enamel

Antique Gold Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1895, inspired by the Chinese market, chain pendant with watch. Necklace is 32" long
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19th Century Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Gold, Enamel

1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
manufacturers already made smaller pocket watch movements, often sold as ladies pocket watches, Elgin, Waltham
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Sterling Silver

1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches. I have an active
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Sterling Silver

1918 WW1 / Trench Watch Elgin Rare White Star Dial "Foch"
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
0 size pocket watch movements and installing into watch cases that were meant to worn on the wrist
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Sterling Silver

1929 Hamilton "Square B" Art Deco, 17 Jewels, Beautiful Condition
By Hamilton
Located in Raleigh, NC
in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and began producing pocket watches. From the very beginning, the focus was
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Gold-filled

A Chinese huanghuali, wumu and mother-of-pearl watch holder
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Canton, 2nd half 19th century H. 22.5 x W. 30 x D. 12.5 cm The pocket watch, an antique Swiss
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Wood

Antique A Chinese huanghuali, wumu and mother-of-pearl watch holder
A Chinese huanghuali, wumu and mother-of-pearl watch holder
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H 8.86 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
which would of housed a pocket watch, flanked either side by 2 open compartments. The central tabernacle
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Alabaster

Papier Mâché Watch Holder, circa 1840
Located in valatie, NY
watches were most accurate when they were held in a vertical position. The pocket watch shown in the
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1840s American Victorian Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Paper

Antique Papier Mâché Watch Holder, circa 1840
Papier Mâché Watch Holder, circa 1840
H 7.75 in W 7.25 in D 2.25 in
Staffordshire Pearlware Bocage Figure Watch Holder, circa 1820
Located in valatie, NY
are rare. This "Pocket Watch Holder" would have been prominently displayed on a gentleman's desk or
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Ceramic

English Staffordshire Watch Holder with Scottish Figures and Lambs
Located in valatie, NY
pocket watch into a clock. Watch holders were made of many materials, including wood, china, metal, and
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Pottery

Italian, Late 18th Century Watch Holder with Father Time
Located in valatie, NY
pocket watch into a clock. Watch holders were made of many materials, including wood, china, metal, and
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1790s Italian Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Ceramic

Jacob Petit Porcelain Chinoiserie Tray
By Jacob Petit
Located in New Orleans, LA
jewelry, with holes in the dragon's back for brooches and a scallop shell meant to hold a pocket watch. A
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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Porcelain

Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon-Signed by Yamada Hojitsu (1825–1872)
Located in Norton, MA
that meant that the sleeves couldn’t be used as a pocket, as they could in women’s kimonos,’ Goodall
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
that meant that the sleeves couldn’t be used as a pocket, as they could in women’s kimonos,’ Goodall
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Ivory, Paint

Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Dragon Turtles", Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
, front and back, and that meant that the sleeves couldn’t be used as a pocket, as they could in women’s
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure "Sumo" Signed, Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
sleeves couldn’t be used as a pocket, as they could in women’s kimonos,’ Goodall explains. To carry things
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Ivory, Paint

Antique Pair of Japanese Carved Netsukes "Two Roosters", SIgned, Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
pocket, as they could in women’s kimonos,’ Goodall explains. To carry things such as tobacco, medicine
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed by Yoshitomo, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
that the sleeves couldn’t be used as a pocket, as they could in women’s kimonos,’ Goodall explains. To
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figur, Signed by Matsuyoshi, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
used as a pocket, as they could in women’s kimonos,’ Goodall explains. To carry things such as tobacco
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure Group by Tomoaki, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
sleeves couldn’t be used as a pocket, as they could in women’s kimonos,’ Goodall explains. To carry things
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group #1 by Yoshikawa , Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
used as a pocket, as they could in women’s kimonos,’ Goodall explains. To carry things such as tobacco
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, by Shozan, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
that the sleeves couldn’t be used as a pocket, as they could in women’s kimonos,’ Goodall explains. To
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group #2 by Yoshikawa , Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
used as a pocket, as they could in women’s kimonos,’ Goodall explains. To carry things such as tobacco
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed, Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
pocket, as they could in women’s kimonos,’ Goodall explains. To carry things such as tobacco, medicine
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group"Floating on sea" Signed , Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
completely open, front and back, and that meant that the sleeves couldn’t be used as a pocket, as they could
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Ivory, Paint

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Patek Philippe Rare Sliver & Gold Keyless Lever OpenFace DressPocket Watch C1920
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
A rare Patek Philippe silver and gold, keyless lever open face dress pocket watch, C1920s. Dial: The beautifully crisp fully signed Patek Philippe & Cie Genève silver dial with blac...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940s Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel, Automatic, Self Winding movement. Restored Black Dial with Radium style filled Rom...
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1940s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Yellow Gold

Le Coultre Reverso, Art Deco, Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1934
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco Le Coultre Reverso wristwatch made in c1934. The Reverso wristwatch was invented after a chance remark by Polo players in India during the colonial period, ...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Le Coultre Reverso, Art Deco, Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1934
Le Coultre Reverso, Art Deco, Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1934
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H 1.54 in W 0.91 in D 0.36 in L 1.54 in
14K Gold Italian Gate Bracelet, circa 1980s
Located in Venice, CA
The style of this 14k gold Italian bracelet is reminiscent of an English gate bracelet. The piece is clean and sleek, with elongated bars that appear to be woven in every other secti...
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1980s Italian Modernist Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega WWW 'Dirty Dozen'
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Part of the well know and well collected 'Dirty Dozen' collection of British military watches from WW2. The Omega being one of the 12 brands the Ministry of Defence contracted to sup...
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1940s British Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

Omega WWW 'Dirty Dozen'
Omega WWW 'Dirty Dozen'
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H 1.38 in W 1.38 in Dm 1.38 in
Patek Philippe 431J Extra Large Curved Rectangular Art Deco Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 431J Extra Large Curved Rectangular Art Deco watch features a case that measures 47 x 25mm and comes with a raised gold Breguet dial and a 10” 200 c...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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18k Gold

Longines Vintage White Gold Filled Art Deco Gents Tonneau Case Wrist Watch
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 Longines gents Wrist Watch, 33 x 26 M.M. 14k White Gold filled Tonneau shape case with engraved details and flared lugs. 15 jewel nickle lever mechanical, manual wind move...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Gold-filled

18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 with Box & Papers!
By Zenith
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 With Box & Papers! Limited Edition ! Movement: Mechanical Hand winding Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, moon ph...
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1980s Artisan Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage Yellow Gold Fancy Chased Case Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 3 Piece 18k Yellow Gold case with Gold inside Cuvette, ( dust cover ) Hand Engraving, Chasing on the Bezel and case back. 18 Jewel M...
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1920s Swiss Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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18k Gold

1919 Waltham "Wandering Second" 15 Jewels with Stunning Movement
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
I have a shameless commercial plug for my shop. Many of my watches were used in the filming of an Epic Film due to be released in May 2023. The studio selected my shop due to the aut...
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 28mm MOVEMENT / CA...
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1940s American Art Deco Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Gold-filled

Zenith Sterling Silver Land and Water WWI British Campaign Style Watch
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith for Birch & Gaydon Ltd. STYLE / REFERENCE: Military WW I METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 36mm CIRCA: 1915 MOVEMENT / C...
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1910s Swiss Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

Elgin “Hermetic” Trench / WW1 Y/G Filled Beautiful Survivor!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
Here is another sublime offering from Vintage Watch Corner. While this could be called a “Trench Watch" style, it a rare case. It is a “Hermetic Case” (screw on bezel and case back) ...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Gold-filled

Tiffany & Co. Gold Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k gold watch by Tiffany & Co, with original leather band and 18k gold T & Co buckle. Case measures 32mm x 40mm. Band is 8" long. Silvered dial with Roman black markers. Qu...
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20th Century American Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Gold

Gruen Solid Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Original Dial by Stern Freres 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Dress Pocket Watch / Hinged Back METAL: 14Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1920's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Je...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Yellow Gold

WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
By Marvin
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watch...
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1920s Art Deco Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Sterling Silver

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Early and Rare Chinese Duplex Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Early and Extremely Rare Chinese Duplex Key-wind Pocket Watch is working and it is ticking
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1880s British Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Silver, Enamel

Bovet Fleurier Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Very fine and rare, openface pocket watch for the Chinese Market CASE yellow-gold, 18k ,colorful
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1850s Swiss Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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18k Gold

Yellow Gold and Enamel Pendant Watch Depicting A Bird Scene
Located in London, GB
18k yellow gold and enamel pendant watch depicting a bird scene, made for the Chinese market.
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Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Porcelain Clock "Aux Chinois", Louis XV, 1750-1760
By Antoine Thiout 1
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
perforated and gilded hands. Fine pocket watch with wheel balance and spindle drive as well as chain and worm
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Bronze

Windmills Green Lacquer Chinoiserie Longcase Clock
Located in Chesterfield, GB
London, producing a large number of lantern clocks, bracket clocks, longcase clocks and pocket watches
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Early 18th Century English Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

Elgin Coin Silver Pocket Watch Presented to Minister of China
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
the first 100 watches apparently having been set aside as presentation pieces for important
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Silver

Chinese Duplex Silver Case Pendulum Pocket Watch Peacock Motif, circa 1870s
Located in Long Beach, CA
winding pocket was produced for the newly opened Chinese marketplace in the 1970's. The watch is all
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1870s Swiss Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Laquered Desk Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. Top section comprises of a small door which would of housed a pocket watch, flanked either side by two
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Lacquered Desk Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
which would of housed a pocket watch, flanked either side by 2 open compartments. The central tabernacle
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Lacquer

1907s Pocket Magnetic Crome Plated Brass Compass Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass chrome plated brass with the shape of a pocket watch, with lid engraving K.F
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Early 1900s Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Brass

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Lacquered Desk Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
which would of housed a pocket watch, flanked either side by 2 open compartments. The central tabernacle
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Lacquer

1907 Waltham English “Maximus” 19 Jewel 0 Size Trench Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
” What are Trench watches? They were created using 3-0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and installing
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Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Antique Pocket Watch Holder
Located in valatie, NY
refined "Pocket Watch Holder" would have been prominently displayed on a gentleman's desk or night stand
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1840s French Early Victorian Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Brass

1917s British Aviation Officers Antique Magnetic Brass Pocket Compass
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by British aviation officers of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket watch
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1910s Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Brass

1917s Small Pocket Chromed Compass Antique Scientific Instrument of Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
World War; the lid is engraved ENG. DEPT. USA 1917. Compass in the shape of a pocket watch, equipped
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1910s British Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Brass

1918s Pocket Brass Compass by British Aviation Officers WW1 Antique Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
pocket watch. The compass has a snap-lock lid with release button inside the ring . Four-winds compass
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1910s Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Brass

1918s Small Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed Negretti & Zambra Antique Tool
Located in Milan, IT
First World War. Compass in the shape of a pocket watch, equipped with a lid with snap closure with
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1910s Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Brass

1915s Pocket Brass Compass British Aviation Officers During The First World War
Located in Milan, IT
a pocket watch. The compass has a snap-lock lid with release button inside the ring . Height-winds
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1910s English Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Brass

French Empire Period Watch Holder, circa 1800
Located in valatie, NY
converting the pocket watch into a clock. Watch holders were made of many materials, including wood, china
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Marble, Bronze

Chinese Lacquer Chinoisere Desk Antique
Located in Houston, TX
. There is even a with section to display a pocket watch. The cabriole leg ends with gilt hairy paw feet.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinet Early 1800s
Located in Houston, TX
fitted interior. There is even a with section to display a pocket watch. The cabriole legs end with gilt
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Lacquer

Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinet Early 1800s
Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinet Early 1800s
H 65 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
"Forbidden Stitch" Chinese Silk Purse, circa 1840s
Located in Yardley, PA
Small intricately embroidered small purse and pocket watch holder,
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Pocket Watch

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Silk

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Antique Chinese Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique Chinese pocket watch for your home. An antique Chinese pocket watch — often made from ceramic, brass and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique Chinese pocket watch — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique Chinese pocket watch bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique Chinese pocket watch over the years, but those crafted by Jacob Petit are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Pocket Watch?

Prices for an antique Chinese pocket watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $345 and can go as high as $27,060, while the average can fetch as much as $1,245.