Elgin 14K Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch 21-Jewel Movement, circa 1899
By Elgin
Located in Miami, FL
A superb Elgin 14K solid gold open-face pocket watch, featuring a rare and highly desirable 21-jewel high-grade movement, circa 1899.
14k Gold
Elgin 3 Hunter Case Hunter Men's Pocket Watch Case - Coin Silver 900 Manual wind
By Elgin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Elgin Model: 3 Specific Year: 1890 Movement: Manual wind Number of Jewels: 11 Design: Hunter Case Dial Color: White Style: Hunter Measurements Diameter: 2 5/32" (54.6mm) D...
Silver
Elgin 14Kt. Solid Gold Cushion Shaped Early Wrist Watch High Grade from 1896
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14k Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1896 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Wide 32mm MOVEMENT...
Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Gold Chain and Elks Tooth Fob
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Capture a piece of history in time. This grand 14 karat yellow gold, circa 1891 Elgin National GM Wheeler Grade 103 Model 3 Pocket Watch is a true find. Manufactured pre-1900 by one ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Elgin Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Victorian period Elgin pocket watch, circa 1899. This gold filled beauty has a 7 jewel manual wind movement.
Gold-filled
Antique 14 Karat Gold Elgin Pocket Watch, circa 1895
By Elgin
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 14k gold Elgin pocket watch, circa 1895. Case Ref : 020864 Movement Nr : 27456792 Display type : Analogue Dial : White Dial, Arabic Numerals( See Photos ) Casing Material : ...
14k Gold
Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold-Plated, Case, Year 1893, 7 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold Plated, 52 mm Case, Year 1893, Seven Jewel, Size 16s, Model 3, Grade 114, Very Good Condition, Grade: 114. This watch is not working and is s...
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mens Elgin Wrist Watch Manual Wind 32mm Antique 1890's
By Elgin
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Mens Elgin Wrist Watch Manual Wind Antique 1890's Genuine Mens Elgin Wrist Watch Does Not Run 32mm Case Safety Pinion Manual Wind Serial Number 756916 Stainless Stea...
Elgin Gold Filled Manual Winding Pocket Watch Ref 113 c1880s
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch Ref 113 - Manual winding; 11 jewels. Gold filled Hunter case size 0 with rare bird engraved on one side and ornate coat of arms on the other (34mm). ...
Gold-filled
Pocket Watch Gold Case GIANT Box Hinge 14K Multi Color Gold Elgin
By Elgin
Located in Dearborn, MI
Pocket Watch Gold Case GIANT Box Hinge 14K Multi Color Gold Elgin Keeps Perfect Time, As Expected Kept It on Desk for 3 Days and Checked It Against My Phone All Functions Work C...
Gold
Elgin National Watch Co Ladies Antique Pocket Watch with Chain Pendant Necklace
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1891, Elgin National Watch Co. Ladies Pocket Watch. Size 18, 44.54mm in fourteen karat 14K rose gold plate. Accompanied by with long 48 inch gold filled 1.25 mm rope chain with...
Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch From 1891 with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case / Hand Engraved METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1891 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm Diameter MOVEMEN...
Gold-filled
Elgin Size 16 Hunter Case 14K Gold Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique American Elgin size 16 hunter case 14K gold pocket watch, circa 1898. This antique pocket watch is crafted in heavy 14 karat yellow gold by Elgin. The hunter case pocket watc...
14k Gold
Small Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Carlisle, GB
Elgin National Watch Co. gold plated lever hunter fob watch, circa 1898, seven jewels, no. 7953068, signed dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, engine turned case, 36mm w...
Gold Plate
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including the Yellow Gold Cuvette (Dust Cover) Greek Key Pattern Blue...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in valatie, NY
Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch With Fleur de Lis Fob Pin. The case is hallmarked "WARRANTED 14K TO ASSAY" and "Leon W.C. Co.," these cases were ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flamor Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Vintage pocket watch, the case is round and engraved with plant motifs all around. The back is gold-plated, engraved, and ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chunky Men's Oval Cut 6.50 Carat Black Opal Statement Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 11 Bold and mesmerizing, this statement ring features a captivating 6.50 carat oval-cut black opal doublet that dances with brilliant flashes of color. The opal's multico...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Day-Date Octopus Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold 36mm rare vintage Day-Date Octopus by Rolex. Features a champagne dial set with 2 baguette cut and 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers. Complementing the dial is...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle leve...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Four-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are four rubies totalling 80pts and six rose cut diamonds. The stones are set flush within the decorative scroll setting. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Premier METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 21mm ...
Gold-filled
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. This 1999 LES SALADES creation by Thierry Mugler is truly beautiful. The silhouette is gorgeous: a long column that skims the figure with surgical pre...
Longines 14Kt. Solid Gold Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1919
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion / Military Dial METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1919 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Width 28mm ...
Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Silk Faille Evening Dress, c. 1965
By Madame Gres
Located in London, GB
Haute Couture black silk faille evening dress by Madame Grès, circa 1965. The design features a square neckline with narrow shoulder straps and a high-waisted, sculpted bodice compos...
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Hampden Watch Co. Gold Plated White Dial 1900-1909
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Item specifics Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but ... Department: Unisex Adult Case Material: Gold Plated...
Gold Plate
Rolex Precision Ref. 3400 Openface, Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare collectors Watch. Original Condition. Watch needs an overhaul. Including certificate of authenticity.
Steel, Stainless Steel
77.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver over gold with 46 Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of 77.20 carats; the center Diamond weighing 5.77 carats. 18 3/4 inches long
Diamond, Gold, Silver
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 “Supercalifragilistic” Silk Lace Up Pencil Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 “Supercalifragilistic” Silk Lace Up Pencil Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002; “Supercalifragilistic” Style...
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