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Did they have pocket watches in the 1800s?
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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
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Shop for 1850s Pocket Watch on 1stDibs
Penlington 18Kt. Solid Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch 1850's Breguet Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Penlington London
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique 1850s Swiss Pocket Watches
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
Category
Antique 1850s Swiss Pocket Watches
Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
entirely hand engraved by a master engraver. It is supplied with a vintage pocket watch chain so you can
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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches
Gorini & Cie. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch is all original and remarkably, it has a flawless enamel dial.
Seldom do we get pocket watches
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Antique 1850s French Baroque Pocket Watches
