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Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Hampden Watch Company, A 14ct multi coloured gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch, C1890
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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Silver Diamond Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver and 14k gold chain with cage pendant, holding a pocket watch inside. Decorated with
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Napoleon Bonaparte C1800s 18k Gold, Enamel, Natural Pearl Openface Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The Napoleon Bonaparte 18K Gold, Enamel, Pearl Pocket Watch by Valère, Paris is an important
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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Pocket Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Swiss enamel pocket watch designed by Graziosa Watch Co. Gorgeous small lady hunter
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Jean-Moïse Badollet Co. 1886 Geneva Hunter Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Swiss pocket watch designed by Jean-Moïse Badollet & Cie. Gorgeous medium lady demi-hunter pocket
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Antique 1880s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rare Hermes Vintage watch enamel manual winding
By Hermès
Located in Romford, GB
, the front is beautifully decorated enamel printed with flowers. Purple, pinks and green, like a
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

Molle Geneve Rose Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
MOLLE Genève 14ct rose gold heavy full hunter quarter repeater chronograph enameled pocket watch
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Longines. A Rare Hunting Festival Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Longines. A Rare Hunting Festival Rose & Green Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C!900
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Art Nouveau Watch Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
trumpets adorned with diamonds and brilliant pink and green enamel. Engraved "Ulysse Nardin Locle / Grand
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold

F. Rotig Havre, a Rare Gold Open Face Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar with Co
Located in London, GB
F.Rotig Havre 18Kt Rose Gold and Enamel Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar Open face 50mm Pocket
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Antique 18th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Champlevé Green Enamel Diamond Châtelaine and Watch Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
, suspending fob, key and watch with white enamel dial and Roman numerals. Champlevé Green Enamel, Hand set
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Alling & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Peridot And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
gold of 14 karats. Embellished with applications of glossy green hot enamel and accented with an
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp A 19th Century pocket watch key with Agate
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Antique Early 19th Century European Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Brass

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Cartier 1920s Platinum and Diamond EWC Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. Platinum 3 Piece case with Diamond set case perimeter, approximately 2 Carats. Jeweled Nickel lever mechanical wind movement by EWC, Europea...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Longines Gold Rubies Diamonds 56 Gold Lady Watch Bracelet, 1910
By Longines
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Longines Gold Rubies Diamonds Russian Gold Lady Watch Bracelet, 1910 Gold Case Longines Swiss Watch with fine Diamonds and Rubies. Highly important and collectable item. Longines Sw...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Gold Tone Carnelian Pocket Watch Key Fob Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
It is a lovely Victorian pocket watch key fob charm pendant crafted in base metal and adorned with gold. It features rectangle carnelian which is set in highly ornamented frames. W...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold Plate, Base Metal

Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality collector's pocket watch from Vacheron et Constantin Geneve. Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k Gold The clock works.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

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

Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin 14 Karat Multi-Color Gold 17-Jewel Antique Pocket Watch Full Hunter
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored Engraving on Both Sides Black Arabic Numerals Case S...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Gabriel. A Very Rare Gold Karrusel Keyless Fusee Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1901
Located in London, GB
Gabriel. A Very Rare and Important Gold Karrusel Keyless Fusee Lever, Free Sprung with Power Reserve, Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1901 Dial: The excellent cream coloured dial with Rom...
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20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18k French Pocket Watch with Bowl of Hygieia
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This exceptional 18k bicolor French pendant watch is suspended by a graduated banner, elaborately decorated by a Bowl of Hygieia centered between two twinkling rose-cut diamonds. Thi...
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Vintage 1910s French Pocket Watches

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Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Marguerite Flower Perfume Scent Bottle Original Pouch France
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful antique Silver Van Cleef & Arpels France Scent Perfume Bottle in the iconic Van Cleef Marguerite flower motif design with its original Van Cleef pou...
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20th Century French Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Platinum Gents Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Retailed by Tiffany & company, 43 M.M. Platinum 3 Piece case, 18 Jewel Manual wind Nickle lever movement. Silver Satin dial with raised Gold ...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Platinum

Important Faberge Imperial Russian Presentation Gift to a Member of the Imperial
By Fabergé
Located in Greenwich, CT
Important Faberge Imperial Russian Presentation Gift to a Member of The Imperial Court of Germany 1907 Rare and Important Faberge Imperial Russian Presentation Gift to a Member of T...
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe Art Deco period 18kt. yellow gold open-face pocket watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Braintree, GB
Patek Philippe Art Deco period 18kt. yellow gold open-face pocket watch. Made in Switzerland, Circa 1930's Details: Case diameter: 42 mm Case shape: Round Movement: Manual wind,...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Yellow Gold

Omega Art Deco Vintage Steel cased Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1930s Omega Pocket Watch, 44 M.M. Diameter X 7 M.M. thick 3 Piece Omega signed Stainless Steel case. 15 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement. Original, ne...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

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Key-Wind Victorian Period Silver Pocket Watch with Mint Green Enamel Dial
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful full engraved silver case pocket watch is working and It is ticking well, however
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Rare & Early Verge Fusee 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Pocket Watch by Mallet a Paris
Located in Carlisle, GB
and floral design. All decorated in rose gold, green gold and white gold. The enamel dial is protected
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Antique 1860s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco enamel pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
pendant watch, enameled on one side in green color and adorned with a blossoming branch motif influenced
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Verger Edwardian Gold Platinum Hand-Painted Enamel Pearl Diamond Pendant Watch
By Verger Frères
Located in Calabasas, CA
with a pearl winding crown. The back of the watch designed as the front in bluish-green enamel with
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Blue Enamel and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Floral Lady Watch Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
tincture, a green with black enamelled flower design floats on a surface of old mine cut diamonds set in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Elegant Edwardian Pendant Watch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and very refined Edwardian pendant watch C 1910 in 18k green gold. The delicately scalloped
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Regency Fruitwood Pocket Watch Stand and Solid Silver Hunter Watch, circa 1830
Located in East Sussex, GB
A beautiful pocket watch stand modelled as a long case clock and made from apple wood in circa 1830
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Antique 1830s Regency More Clocks

Materials

Silver

Dreicer & Son yellow gold Diamond Green Enamel pocket Watch Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A very well crafted Dreicer & Son diamond and green enamel 18k yellow gold pocket watch brooch
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1905 Swiss Guilloche Green Enamel Pocket Watch 14kt Gold with Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Swiss pocket watch pendant in guilloche, Gorgeous open face pocket watch, created in
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Dufalga Geneve Gold Pair Case Quarter Repeater Diamond And Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Repeater A Toc, Diamond and Enamel Pair Case Pocket Watch C1780. Dial: The excellent unsigned white enamel
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Antique 18th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin open face pocket watch with white porcelain dial and fancy hands in 18k gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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American Watch Co. Multicolored Gold Pocket Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Housed in a majestic case of 14K yellow, rose, white and green gold, this pocket watch crafted by
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Agassiz Rose, Yellow and Green Gold Pocket Watch with Diamond and Ruby Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14k rose, yellow and green gold pocket watch, circa 1890s. Intricate detail work to the front and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Gubelin Diamond Enamel Platinum Gold Pendant Watch Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
-1920. Manual wind movement. Green enamel accented with rose and old mine cut Diamonds with a cabochon
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel

A Silver Niello Open Face Chrongraph Pocket Watch C1900
Located in London, GB
A Silver Niello Open Face Keyless Lever Chrongraph Pocket Watch C1900. Dial: The superb white
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Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Niello

Exceptional Hermes Vintage Pendant Watch Manual Winding Swiss Enamel RARE
By Hermès
Located in FR
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermes Watch Exceptional Watch hidden in a golden metal pendant, the lid
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN and VERGER FRERES Yellow Gold and Enamel Art Deco Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New Orleans, LA
case distinguished by a branch of red berries framed by green and black bands. This enamel technique is
Chatelaine in Gold, Enamel, Semi-Precious Stones, and Pearls
Located in Paris, FR
Chatelaine with belt hook composed of three colors (green, pink, yellow) of intricately sculpted
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Antique 1850s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Dragonfly Lapel Watch by Jaccard
Located in New Orleans, LA
watch. The hand-wrought case is made of 18K yellow gold and features two hinged segments, the first of
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Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century French Art Nouveau Watch Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
trumpets adorned with diamonds and brilliant pink and green enamel. Paris, circa 1889-1900 2 1/2" length
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

J.E. Caldwell Sterling Silver and Enamel Boudoir Timepiece circa 1920s
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
, beautifully enameled with in green with blue peacocks, set on an onyx base, with an onyx-set bezel. Manual
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

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

Art Nouveau era 18K gold diamond swallow lily flower pocket watch pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful French work, Art Nouveau era, pocket watch pendant with one swallow and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe & Co. Limited Edition Limoge Green and Gold Porcelain Dish
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
diamonds, guilloche backdrop enhanced with translucent green enamel. Watch-dependent, Savonnette type with
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Silver Chargers and Plates

1900s Tiffany & Co. Enamel Diamond Gold Pocket Watch Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely enameled pocket watch/pendant created by Tiffany & Co. in the 1900's. It is made of 18 karat
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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swiss yellow Gold Enamel Key Wound Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
dot five minute divisions, gilt hands, chased case band and foliate engraved back accented by green
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Antique 1830s Swiss Neoclassical Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Art Deco Pocket Watch, Circa 1930s
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Omega Pocket Watch, 39 MM Stainless Steel Signed Omega Stepped Case. 15 Jewel Manual
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Diamond Demantoid Garnet 18 Karat Dragonfly Watch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique pocket watch features a highly rendered depiction of a dragonfly amongst cattail foliate
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Hunter cased watch painted with scenery 14k split pearl rose cut diamonds
Located in London, GB
An early gold,split pearl, rose cut diamonds and Beautiful Enamel fob watch. Hunter case with top
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Early 20th Century European Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Enamel

Audemars Piguet Art Deco Platinum Gold Enamel and Gem Set Pendant Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Chicago, IL
piece case measures 2 inches in length and 3/4 inch wide. The case is finished in Black Enamel and Green
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique 18K gold green enamel diamond monogram pocket watch pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
necks of jewelry collectors. For sale a beautiful French pocket watch pendant enameled in a comforting
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Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Nouveau Style Pearl Yellow Gold Green Enamel Pin Brooch with Hanger
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
hand decorated with a vibrant green enamel and adorned with a crown of pearls. Measuring 1-1/2 inches
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Early 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

An Art Nouveau Silver Gilt And Enamel Locket
Located in Portland, GB
the world famous Swiss watchmaker- Abraham Vacheron. We believe the piece was a pocket watch
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Enamel

American Waltham Watch Company Hunting Case
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
An exceptional and important early, American Waltham Watch Company gentleman's hunting case pocket
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American Pocket Watches

Yellow Gold and Enamel Key-Wind Watch Depicting a Girl with a Puppy circa 1840
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold and enamel watch depicting a young girl in a pink and blue dress holding a puppy in
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Georgian Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

White Gold, Enamel, Pearl-Set Pendant Watch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pendant watch designed as an oval shape in blue and green enamel with small diamond accents on one
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Antique Silver and Green Enamel Hand Winding Fob / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
watch case as shown. Visible chip on the green enamel case as shown. Please study the images carefully
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver and Green Enamel Hand Winding Fob / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
watch case as shown. Visible chip on the green enamel case as shown. Please study the images carefully
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

CARTIER PARIS Pendant Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier Paris 18kt Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, and Enamel Pendant Watch. The style is that of
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French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rolex Sabot or Hoof Dealer Display Clock "Time to the Second"
By Rolex
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
, subsidiary seconds. The hoof-shaped case painted in green and black soft enamel to stylise marble, with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Post-War Pocket Watches

TIFFANY &Co, Gold and Enamel Open Face Pendant Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
This is a Tiffany&Co, 18k yellow gold and enamel open face pendant watch. Manufactured in circa
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French Pocket Watches

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Green Enamel Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the green enamel pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and enamel. Finding the perfect green enamel pocket watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a green enamel pocket watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Hampden Watch Company and Vacheron Constantin are consistently popular. A green enamel pocket watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a green enamel pocket watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Green Enamel Pocket Watch?

Prices for a green enamel pocket watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $525 and can go as high as $15,352, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,658.

Finding the Right pocket-watches for You

Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.

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, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)

At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.

In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.

By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.

Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.

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