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How old are key-wind pocket watches?
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How old key-wind pocket watches are varies greatly. Watchmakers used key-wind mechanisms in pocket watches starting in the 16th century and continued the practice until the mid 19th century. You can find a collection of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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M.J Tobias Oversized Silver Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1840's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: M.J Tobias
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Key Wind
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver
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Category
Antique 1850s British Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General
Located in Stamford, CT
MJ Tobias silver key-wind pocket watch with a porcelain dial featuring a picture of Major General
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
John Forrest Of London Maker To The Admiralty Pocket Watch 54mm Fusee
Located in Mumbai, IN
of London Chronometer Maker to the Admiralty Excellent and Heavy Key-wind Open Faced Pocket Watch
Category
Antique 1890s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Peter Desmarais St. Martins Court Leister Square Rose Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Peter Desmarais, St Martins Court, Leister Square. An 18K rose gold pair case, key wind cylinder
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
