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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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Antique Georgian Memento Mori Pocket Watch Key, Ca. 1800
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exceptional antique Georgian pocket watch key, made of pink gold. The pink gold key is decorated
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Gold Watch Key Fob Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1800 to 1860s Mostly all Gold Watch Keys, attached from a 14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet with
Category
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Charm Bracelets
Materials
Gold
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Antique Gold Flintlock Revolver Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 18 karat yellow gold flintlock revolver pocket watch key pendant from the past. This
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Key Belcher Rolo Chain
Located in Rotterdam, NL
. The watch key is nicely decorated with scrolling motifs. The beautiful chains in combination with the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Georgian Gold and Coral Hand form Pocket Watch Key
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 18 40 - 1850 Yellow Gold and Carved Coral Hand Pocket Watch Key, measuring 1 3/8 inches in
Category
Antique 1850s English Georgian Charm Bracelets
Materials
Coral, Gold
Antique gold hidden watch key spinning carnelian pendant, England 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique 14 Kt. gold hidden watch key spinning carnelian seal.
The matrix is made out of Cornelian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
