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What is a watch key?
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A watch key is utilized to wind the watch and set the time in pocket watches. This is generally done by opening the watch back and positioning the key over the winding-arbor and turning the hands. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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19th Century Silver Watch Keys
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Silver Watch Keys
Five 19th-century silver watch keys in various patterns.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
$1,268 / set
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key
19th century silver watch-key in the shape of a musical instrument
with filigree.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key
19th century brass and gold Watch-Key in round flat shape with eyelet
The measurement is 3,7 cm high (incl. eyelet) and 1,3 cm diagonal
The w...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Brass
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key
19th century brass and gold Watch-Key hanging on a small chain
The measurement is 6 cm high in total and the key is 2,5 cm wide
The weight is...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Brass
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key
19th century brass and gold Watch-Key in round flat shape with floral edge and eyelet
The measurement is 3,3 cm high (incl. eyelet) and 1,8 c...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Brass
Antique Georgian Memento Mori Pocket Watch Key, Ca. 1800
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The weight is 11.2 grams.
The watch key will be gift-wrapped in a black and gold jewelry box.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
