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Pocket Watches From The 1800s

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
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Bonnet 18kt. Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch with Engine Turned Dial 1850's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bonnet STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow
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Antique 1850s Swiss Pocket Watches

Gothic Table Clock w. Stunning Antique Pocket Watch Made of Gilt Bronze or Gold
Located in Lisse, NL
pocket watch) inside however, is either late 1700s or early 1800s. In our view the quality of the hand
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Antique Early 1800s British Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pocket Cigarette Case Geometric Design Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
mid-1800s in Switzerland by watch manufacturers to embellish the dials of their luxurious artefacts
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique 18kt Rose Gold Albert/Fob Watch Chain
Located in Firenze, IT
The Albert chain, or Prince Albert chain as it is also known by was designed in the 1800's for
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Link Necklaces

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Rose Gold

Upcycled 14k gold chain and vintage agate bracelet by Glitter and Gold Studio
By Glitter and Gold Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
waistcoat pocket, give the bracelet its distinctive drape on the wrist. Watch fob chains are a particular
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2010s North American Contemporary Retro Bracelets

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold

Castellani Etruscan Style 15kt Gold Jabot Brooch
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
with a spring ring enables the jabot to hang a pendant (not included) or small pocket watch. The jabot
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1990s English Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

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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 Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

James Condliff Skeleton Table Regulator Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A horologic masterpiece of precision and beauty, this Victorian-era skeleton clock is an extraordinary example of 19th-century British clockmaking by the famed James Condliff of Live...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Large and Unique Antique French Boiserie with Covered Alcove, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful section of boiserie has been carved from softwood in the 17th century (upper section pieces only). It has been completely cleaned (stripped) and clear waxed at some po...
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Antique 17th Century French Panelling

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Softwood

Alfred Dunhill Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, circa 1930
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sterling silver cigarette case with decorative enamel face. Art Deco design. The case is beautifully enameled in a blue and black geometric pattern with a silver finish. The inter...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Wall Cabinet with Green Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and striking Gothic Revival wall cabinet with perfect working lock and key. This handcrafted and probably unique Gothic Revival wall cabinet from the late 1800s is another on...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Brass

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Spruce

Antique Fine Silver Pocket Watch, Fob Watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, early 20th century fine silver, ladies fob watch or pocket watch. It has a fine silver case with an engine turned design to the verso featuring a small circula...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

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

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

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

Art Deco Engine Turned Silver Compact. English 1930's
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Very smart art deco silver compact Engine turned Clear hallmark. Birmingham 1938 Good condition.
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Large Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
A large 18ct gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890 . Dial: the excellent white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minute track with f...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Large Art Deco Sterling Silver Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy Cartier sterling silver reeded table box from the mid-century modern era. Rectangular with domed and ribbed top; straight sides; ribbed front and back. Cover hinged and beautif...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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, truly unique & simply extraordinary piece that dates back to early 1800's Being over 2...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Pocket Watches

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Cigarette Case Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cigarette case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel. Opening with spring button.. Measure cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr.210. Created in the Art Deco style...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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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

Huge Original Art Nouveau circa 1889 Cold Painted Bronzed Clock by Seth Thomas
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in GB
early 1800’s. Where other American clock companies came and went in a relatively short time period the
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Georgian 9K Gold Chased White Agate Watch Key Fob Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Georgian 9 karat yellow gold pocket watch key charm pendant. This antique watch key has
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl Slide Longchain Pockwatch Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in Manchester, NH
This fabulous antique 14k rosy yellow gold Victorian pocket watch longchain comes to us from a New
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Antique Silver Long Chain, circa 1880s, Barley Corn Link
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
a pendant or pocket watch, the chain can be worn doubled or trebled around the neck.
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Eterna Austrian Silver Travel Alarm Clock / Watch
Located in New York , NY
Austrian silver travel alarm clock from the late 1800's, by Eterna, retailed by Franz Wess & Sohne
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20th Century Austrian Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Important Antique Diamond Giardinetti Guilloche Enamel Pendant Gold Enamel Charm
Located in Rottedam, NL
An absolutely STUNNING and one-of-a-kind Edwardian golden pocket watch conversion pendant! Made of
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Early 20th Century Belgian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

18K Antique Victorian Onyx Mourning Locket, Remontoir Watch Gold Bird Locket
Located in Rottedam, NL
held Remontoir pocket watch and still carries a serial number, dedication engraving and watch brand
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Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Pocket Watches From The 1800s For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of pocket watches from the 1800s. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, enamel and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 19th Century. Pieces in our collection of pocket watches from the 1800s made by Art Nouveau jewelers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Angelus are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 4, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of bead, old european cut and rose cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of pocket watches from the 1800s, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Pocket Watches From The 1800s?

On average, pocket watches from the 1800s at 1stDibs sell for $4,250, while they’re typically $1,240 on the low end and $18,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Pocket Watches From The 1800s
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The 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, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To change a battery in a pocket watch, you must first remove the watch back. Depending on the type of watch, you may need a specially designed tool or a precision screwdriver to accomplish this task. Once you have the back removed, you may need to remove parts to access the battery and perform the replacement. Because there is so much variability in timepiece design and you could potentially damage your watch when removing the back and other parts, experts recommend having an experienced watch repairer replace the battery. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Like 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, 2021
    Full 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, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    How 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.