Rolex 9ct. Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch ca 1920's, with Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm x Width 11mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber M DIAL / HANDS: Original Silver with Kiln Fired...
J.E. Caldwell Nickel Finished Doctor's Chronograph Manual Wristwatch, 1920s
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
The watch was certainly produced as nurse's watch probably in the mid 1920's.
Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, 1920s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unique 1920's Patek Philippe Platinum 4.00 cts Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany with Silk Band and Original Platinum Clasp...Manual Wind In Running Condition. Dial sig...
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Croton Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch with 17-Jewel Movement
By Croton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Croton Ladies platinum and diamond wristwatch, 17-jewel manual-wind movement. Measuring 13 mm wide x 26 mm, 6.25 in Long for a small wrist. In working condition. Be sure to check ou...
Diamond, Platinum
Vacheron Constantin 18Kt Two Tone Gold Hand Made Art Deco Double Deployant 1920s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Double Deployant Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Two Tone Gold / Yellow & White CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS ...
18k Gold
1920s Ollendorff Platinum & Diamond Art Deco Swiss Wristwatch, 2.0ct Total
Located in North Attleboro, MA
About the Maker: Founded in 1868 by Isador Ollendorff, the Ollendorff Watch Company was a respected New York importer and designer of Swiss luxury watches.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold I.W.C. Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Westport, CT
An iconic Art Deco IWC (International Watch Company) and Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold manual wind wristwatch, circa 1920s.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour Brass and Gilt Art Deco Clock, 1920s Original Dial
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk or Mantle Clock METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS: Length 10 inch (25cm) X Width 10 inch (25...
Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch 1920s Swiss Mechanical Authentic 1920s Art Deco diamond ladies cocktail watch crafted in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
IWC Open Face Pocket Watch Yellow Gold
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This pocket watch is an excellent example of the craftsmanship of IWC work and a fine example of a pocket watch from the Belle Epoch Era of the swinging 1920S.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive 1920's ladies diamond watch is fitted with a 9k gold rope chain style strap, via a collar design bearing a further baguette cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Rolex 49MM 9K Gold London Camerer Cuss & Co. Mechanical Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
This timepiece is an authentic, rare 1920s Rolex open-face pocket watch dual-signed and retailed by the prestigious London firm Camerer Cuss & Co.
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Cushion Shaped Watch from 1940s with Original Dial
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
Helbros quickly became known for its affordable and high-quality watches. In the early 1920s, Helbros began exporting its watches to the United States.
Gold-filled
Cartier Art Déco Diamond & Onyx Wristwatch in Platinum and Gold, Circa 1925
By Cartier
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The case back is numbered (3116) and shows visible signs of age, consistent with a piece from the 1920s. The watch is fitted with a fabric/leather strap and a metal buckle, both show...
Shultz Two Tone Gold made for C.D. Peacock in Chicago Hand Made from 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Yellow and White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 35mm Length X 10mm Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Ename...
14k Gold
Japanese 14Kt. Gold Watch Fob with Matte Salts Enameled Finish 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold and Matte Salts Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: About 3.5 Inches Long This truly unique Attachment for a pocket watch was likely produced in Japan some time in ...
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch Watch, circa 1920s
Located in Roma, RM
An exceptional Art Deco platinum and diamond brooch watch from the 1920s, masterfully designed as an elegant floral basket motif framed within an elongated oval surround.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Watch Pendant Necklace circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exquisite Art Deco platinum diamond pendant watch necklace, combining refined horology with the glamour of diamond-set jewelry. The elongated marquise shaped pendant watch...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Enamelled Fish & Wheel Fob Watch Croton 1920s (see condition)
By Croton
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare Vintage Fish Fob Watch Brooch. The fish brooch and Croton watch case beautifully crafted in sterling silver. The fish delicately enamelled in shades or blues, white and salmon...
1920s Art Deco Jade and Diamond Brooch Platinum Fob Watch
Located in London, GB
A stylish Art Deco jade and diamond brooch watch, crafted in platinum and dating to the 1920s.
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
c. 1920s Antique Loyal Order of Moose (L.O.O.M.) Gold-Plated Watch Fob
Located in Honolulu, HI
A rare and historically significant vintage watch fob from the Loyal Order of Moose (L.O.O.M.), exemplifying the exceptional craftsmanship of the early 20th century. Expertly double-...
Gold Plate
Antique Silver Albert Chain with 9KT Gold Shield, c.1910s–1920s
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique silver Albert chain — the classic gentleman's pocket-watch chain — with a bold curb-link design, T-bar and decorative shield fob applied with a 9KT gold detail, dating to ...
9k Gold
Art Deco Platinum and Enamel Pendant Watch Necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
An exceptional Art Deco platinum and guilloché enamel pendant watch necklace crafted circa 1920s. The spherical watch is decorated in sky-blue engine-turned enamel with delicate gold...
Platinum, Enamel
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain: Curb Link Necklace, Hallmarked London 1927
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Hallmarked London 1927 Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold 1920s Albert watch chain. This beautiful, curb-link chain is stamped 9ct on each l...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
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