Ball Pocket Watch
Rose Gold Crystal Ball Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
circa 1880-1890 Crystal ball watch with a 20-Inch-long solid rose gold chain with a swivel catch
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
watch is in excellent antique condition. Please note with all of our pocket watches we sell them as 'not
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Waltham American Riverside Pocket Watch with Fob and Charms
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Company. This exquisite pocket watch is made of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold and has been meticulously
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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Victor Kullberg Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
spring pocket watch, C1894.
Dial: The beautifully made Willis enamel dial with Roman numerals outer
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Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k French Pocket Watch with Bowl of Hygieia
Located in Hummelstown, PA
faced pocket watch is 33/34mm. This is a three-leaf open-face watch with a fluted suppressed ball
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Vintage 1910s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Ball-Form Pin Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated pin watch (modifiable as pendant) manufactured by Van Cleef & Arpels during the
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Pavé Set Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant Geneva Ball Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
The white enamel dial with blue and red Arabic numerals, bezel wind and hand setting, the rose cut diamonds set in spiralling lines, with rose-cut diamond pendant line.
Mechanical mo...
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Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian
Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k Gold (fob & ball charms) & Gold Filled as tested
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled
Eterna-matic KonTiki 20 c1968 Automatic Watch, Gay Freres Eterna Bracelet + Box
By Eterna
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
nicely compliment the colour of the dial
Eterna-Matic 5-ball arrangement logo at 12 o'clock
(which
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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14 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Mid Century Watch Chain. Measuring 4.5 in. long with a weaved ball that has 2 small accent
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Vintage 1960s Retro More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Black Jet Pocket Watch Chain Fob
Located in Wallkill, NY
1880's to 1890's Jet Watch Chain Fob. Lovely piece in lovely condition. 16.08 mm in diameter on
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Antique 1890s Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
unit. Mechanical pocket watch design ball clock, wind the winding knob for running the small clock
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Antique Early 1900s More Clocks
Materials
Brass
Victorian 9k Rose Gold Long Guard Chain Circa 1880
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
were often worn as a stylish means to secure pocket watches, eyeglasses, or small accessories, ensuring
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Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
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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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Alabaster
"Blue Moons" Toggle Necklace in White Gold with 2.40ct Sapphire Drops + Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
toggle bar is the oldest component in the bunch -- Eytan filched it from a pocket watch chain, and it's
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
H 2.01 in L 15.36 in
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Antique Union Horlogere 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, Alpina, Glashütte
Located in Berlin, DE
Union Horlogere 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch.
Pocket watch can be wound and works.
Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Garnet Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Victorian garnet and diamond pendant and locket, circa 1860. The crystal on the reverse can be removed to encase hair or a photo. The garnet is a fabulous cabochon garne...
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Antique 1860s Unknown High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Rockford Yellow Gold Box Hinge Hunter Case Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 14k yellow gold hunter case ornately engraved (apx. 45mm in diameter). White dial with Roman numerals; subseconds at 6 o'clock. Pre-owned with custom box, ca. late 18...
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20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Diamond weighing 7.0 Carat with GIA certificate stating the Diamond is of Fancy Pink color and VS2 Clarity. Surrounded by reverse set White Diamonds weighing 5.02 Carats....
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2010s American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pink Diamond, Platinum
1950s Gold Pendant Watch Brooch with Rubies
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Adorable and an unusual example right out of the 1950's, this 14 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold Pendant Watch Brooch with Ruby Accents is in mint condition. A sweeping rose and yellow go...
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Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
14k Gold Hummingbird Earings Studs with Rubies, Bird Stud Earrings with Gems !
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hummingbird Stud Earrings with colored gemstone.
We also have matching design pendant - Ruby 14 karat gold pendant. Bird pendant with ruby. July birthstone pendant. We can done th...
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2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
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A Rare Early Hermes Regain Named Crocodile Handbag - France Circa 1945-1950
By Hermès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950
France
PLEASE NOTE THIS RARE BAG IS ONLY SHIPPABLE IN EUROPE.
Rare handbag by the famous Sellier Hermès named Regain and dating from 1945. One will appreciate the tim...
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1940s French Tote Bags
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Size: 26 cm x 20 cm
Antique Swivel Seal Pendant/Charm Carnelian & Blood-Stone British Hallmarked
Located in London, GB
Antique swivel seal pendant set with Carnelian and Blood-Stone set in 9-carat rose gold, British Hallmarked Birmingham 1900, Sponsor mark "M&M". Could be able to wear it as a pendant...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Vintage Banner 7 Jewel Swiss Watch Pin/Brooch, Skeleton Feature
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage pin and clock/watch that is detachable and attachable. This piece is vintage and in great condition. The watch/clock is a Swiss-made Banner watch with a skeleton back and 7...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Berlin, DE
Glass and hour hand are missing.
Original case!
Age-related condition.
Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Watch Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Watch Pendant
Features 12 cabochon Rubies and diamonds surrounding the clock.
Dimensions: approximately 1.5 x 1.5 inches
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Vintage 1970s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Desirable collectable, Hamilton Model 4992B, GCT US WWII Military Pocket Watch. This interesting timepiece has an added display back to view the 22 jewel movement with adjusted six p...
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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Antique IWC Pocket Watch Hunter 14 Karat Gold
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid, heavy IWC Pocket Watch Hunter 14 Karat Gold.
Pocket watch can be wound and works.
Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Archaeological-Revival Coral and Gold Spartan Diadem
Located in London, GB
An archaeological-revival coral and gold Spartan diadem, in the form of a gold band with seven concave discs each set with a cabochon coral, alternating with eight floral motifs each...
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Antique 1840s Italian Classical Roman More Jewelry
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial in Working Order
An exceptional example of French craftwork estimated from the mid-1800s with delicate enamel pai...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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Jaeger-LeCoultre. Gold-Plated Metal Pocket Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Geneva, CH
Jaeger-LeCoultre. Gold-plated pocket watch. Signed and numbered.
Original Jaeger-Lecoultre pouch.
We do not guarantee the movements are working.
Scratches. Length: 4.60 centimeters....
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Late 20th Century Retro Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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Antique Silver Glass Ball Pocket Watch with Matching Silver Glass Chatelaine
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare Antique Silver glass ball pocket watch with matching Silver Glass chatelaine.
This
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Antique 1870s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Waltham Vintage Pockets Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Waltham
Diameter= 55mm or 2 inches
Thickness= 15mm
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Condition= Good
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Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches
Small Antique Beautiful Enamel Pendant / Ball Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Small Antique Beautiful Enamel Pendant / Ball Watch.
This beautiful pre-owned pendant / ball
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Vintage 1910s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Platinum, Diamond and Blue Enamel Ball Watch
Located in London, GB
Swiss platinum and blue enamel ball watch with diamonds on a white gold chain.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Gold-Plated Bvler Mechanical Pendant Ball Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful miniature hand winding ball watch is in good working condition and it is running
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Gold-Plated Red Enamel Guilloche Hand-Winding Ball Pendant Swiss Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned vintage red enamel with gold fleur de lis inlaid hand winding pendant ball
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Red Enamel Mechanical Ladies Fob or Brooch Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 28mm diameter hand winding gold and diamond ladies brooch watch is in good
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Antique Early 1900s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Extremely Large Edwardian 8 Day / 200 Hour Ball Clock with Roman Numerals
Located in London, GB
pocket watch mechanisms and are therefore normally quite small. A typical size would be similar to a golf
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Vintage 1910s British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Staffordshire 'Bracket Clock' Watch Holder, circa 1820
By Staffordshire
Located in Geelong, Victoria
display a pocket watch, a smaller hole and three other openings to the rear.
Circa 1820
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Elephant Fob in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Dudley VanDyke
Located in Charleston, SC
carried their personal watches in waistcoat pockets. The short chains, attached for easy handling of the
Category
2010s More Jewelry
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage Dunlop Golf Ball Pocket Watch
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Dunlop Golf Ball Brev Pocket Watch.
Novelty 1920's silver plated Swiss made Dunlop golf ball
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20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver Plate
Ball Gold Filled 21 Jewels Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind
Function: hours, minutes, sub seconds
Case: 51mm gold filled case, gold filled bezel, plastic crystal, solid case back
Dial: white dial, black hands, Arabic nu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Tudor Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Ball watch, 1930s
By Tudor
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Charming "Ball" watch, compliments of Rolex relative Tudor. This was produced in the
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
George Oram & Son. A Half Quarter Repeater Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1879
Located in London, GB
George Oram & Son. A Rare Half Quarter Repeater Heavy Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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Carl Bucherer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Fan Pin with Ball Watch Drop
By Carl F. Bucherer
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brand: Carl Bucherer
Movement: manual
Function: hours, minutes
Case: 26mm case, acrylic crystal, screw down crown
Dial: white arabic
No box or papers
Guaranteed to be authentic by s...
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20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Metal Pocket Watch Stand with Coats of Arms German
Located in Greding, DE
Metal pocket watch stand in baroque style on ball feet, second half of the 19th century. The stand
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Antique 19th Century German Baroque More Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Altenkunstadt Porcelain Decanter, Gentleman with Pocket Watch and Cane
Located in Nantucket, MA
pocket watch in one hand and an umbrella or walking stick in the other. Marked "Made in Western Germany".
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Porcelain, Cork
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Knot & Ball Design Watch Key Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pocket Watch Key
15ct Yellow Gold
Victorian Circa 1880
Swivel Mechanism
Beautiful
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Beads of Gold and Heavenly Stars and Flowers on a Pique Ball Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
puts a smile on your face. Wear this on a chain at the neck or pocket watch chain. Lovely as all as a
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
9k Gold
Antique French Gold and Green Enamel Watch Fob Brooch
Located in Birmingham, AL
This antique brooch would have been worn to hold a pocket watch on one side to match the 3 watch
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Antique 1860s French High Victorian Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Edwardian 15 Carat Gold Fancy Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
a pocket watch, Albert chains can also be worn as necklaces and used to suspend charms and pendants
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Garnier Wall Clock
Located in Fayetteville, AR
convex glass and and large brass ball hanger, the clock mimics the style of a pocket watch. This piece
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Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel, Enamel
Antique Victorian Seal Spinner Fob, Cornelian and Bloodstone, Birmingham, 1892
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Originally seen on a pocket watch chain and often carved with a crest, spinner fobs such as this
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 9k Gold
Hermès Silk Gavroche Scarf Jeu de Billes Capucine 45 cm
By Hermès
Located in FR
Super Cute Authentic Hermès Scarf
Pattern: "Jeu de Billes" (ball game)
Designed by Dimitri
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves
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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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks
Materials
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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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
Bucherer Gilt Silver and Enamel Ball Watch with Chain
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ball watch and chain by Bucherer. Gilt sterling silver. Lovely buttercup guilloche enamel
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Modernist Gold Ball Tassel Pendant Watch Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Modernist Pendant Ball Watch suspending multi-stand tassel; exquisitely made Swiss made
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Black Starr and Frost Platinum Natural Quartz Art Deco Dress Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
Art Deco Pocket Watch was hand constructed for the premier house of Black Starr and Frost sometime in
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Lady's Sterling Silver and Enamel Ball-Form Pendant Watch circa 1925
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco lady's sterling silver and enamel ball-form pendant watch on a silver chain, circa 1925
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940s Sterling and Enamel Rexora Watch
Located in Towson, MD
Sterling Silver and enamel mechanical watch that hangs 1 ⅜ ’’ long, with the ball being ⅞’’ of that
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20th Century Unknown Retro Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Cold Painted Figural Pocket Watch Holder, Stand circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
pocket watch stand. The watch suspends from a little wire which protrudes slightly from a ball near her
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter, Chrome
Antique Victorian Silver Bracelet with Silver Tassel Charm
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
' watch chain. Known as an Albertina, the chain would have had a petite pocket watch at one end leaving
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Bracelets
Materials
Silver
Mechanical Bird Singing Box Reuge
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Newark, England
pocket watch the company is still based in Sainte-Croix (Switzerland) today and has gained more than 155
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Late 20th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Enamel Pendant / Ball Watch Signed Didisheim Goldshmidt Fils & Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Enamel Pendant / Ball Watch .
This watch is not working but the balance is good and
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel
Antique Silver Nurses Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful ball dial antique silver nurses fob watch is in good working order.
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Antique 1890s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Hamilton Ball Yellow Gold Railroad Pocket Watch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ball Hamilton Railroad pocket watch grade 999B circa 1930’s. Featuring 16 size 10K yellow gold
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Vintage 1930s American Modernist Pocket Watches
French Art Deco Chrome Plated Golf Bag/ Purse/ Pocket Watch Signed Sesame
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautifully designed French Art Deco chrome-plated watch was designed for the avid golfer to
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Chrome
Cartier Yellow Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Ball-Form Watch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier near the turn of the last century was famous for these little ball-form watches. This one
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Early 20th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Ball Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact ball pocket watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Enamel and Silver, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 19 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a ball pocket watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic ball pocket watch over the years, but those made by Ball Watch Company, Bucherer and Tudor are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any ball pocket watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes ball cut alternatives. Finding a ball pocket watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Ball Pocket Watch?
On average, a ball pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $1,950, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $13,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Ball Pocket Watch
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch pocket is called by a number of names. You will sometimes see people refer to it simply as a watch pocket. Other names include a coin pocket or a fob pocket. Find a variety of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a hunter pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A hunter pocket watch is a pocket watch with a metal case that has a spring hinged lid to cover the watch face and protect it from damage.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The way to speed up your pocket watch depends on the specific model of timepiece that you have. To avoid damage, take it to a watch repair shop with experience repairing pocket watches to make adjustments. You'll find a selection of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a Fusee pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A fusee pocket watch — named for the French word fusée — is an antique type of watch with a crescent pulley and a curved groove around it that is wound with a cord or chain. The chain is attached to the mainspring barrel. Find a range of vintage fusee pocket watches on 1stDibs today.
- What is a pocket watch fob?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch fob refers to the chain or ribbon to which a pocket watch is attached. Its purpose was to make the watch more readily accessible to the wearer. You’ll find a variety of pocket watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How do I store pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you store pocket watches is largely a matter of personal preference. Generally, you should keep them in a storage container designed specifically for stowing delicate items, such as a velvet-lined jewelry box, a watch box or on a watch stand. Shop a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is the best pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best pocket watch is a matter of preference. The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth. Brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet are internationally renowned makers of pocket watches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To open an Illinois pocket watch, take it to a watch repair shop or a jeweler. Experts advise against attempting to open pocket watches on your own because doing so without the proper tools can damage the timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Illinois pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The easiest way to identify your Elgin pocket watch is to enter the serial number into an authoritative online database. To find the serial number, open the timepiece and look at the inner movement. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Elgin pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, pocket watches can be a good investment. However, many factors can influence the value of a pocket watch, including the brand, the style and the mechanism that powers it. Also, how well you maintain and care for the watch impacts what it is worth. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, pocket watches can be worth something. A pocket watch's value depends on its age, rarity, and brand. The watch's brand name is the main factor in determining price.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Like its hunter-case cousin, the half-hunter pocket watch features a protective lid or case that protects the face of the watch. The distinction is that the case front has a viewing window that allows the owner to check the time without having to open the pocket watch lid. The hours are frequently inscribed in blue enamel on the exterior lid itself, making it possible to tell the time without opening the case. Shop a range of vintage half-hunter pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Full hunter pocket watches are a popular choice for those nostalgic for timepieces of years past. The solid outer case of this type of watch, which often features intricate designs, needs to be opened in order to reveal the watch’s face. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A minute repeater pocket watch comes with a repeater that chimes the time by pushing a button. They come with three different chimes; the hours have a low chime, minute by a high chime, and quarter hours by a sequence of two chimes. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a key wind pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to open a Howard pocket watch depends on its design. However, experts recommend that you don't attempt to open one yourself. Instead, take the piece to a watch repair center that has experience servicing pocket watches. Doing so will help you avoid damaging the timepiece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Howard pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Rare Antique China Cabinet