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American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade"
American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade"

American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade"

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade" - Manual winding; 23 jewels

Category

20th Century American Pocket Watches

American Waltham Pocket Watch
American Waltham Pocket Watch

American Waltham Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This classic American Waltham pocket watch is a fine example of early American craftsmanship and

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Pocket Watches

Antique American Waltham Watch Co. Circa 1901 Brass Pocket Watch W Display Back
Antique American Waltham Watch Co. Circa 1901 Brass Pocket Watch W Display Back

Antique American Waltham Watch Co. Circa 1901 Brass Pocket Watch W Display Back

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

backside as this classic 1901 American Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1894 ticks away time. In brass, this

Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa  1920
Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa  1920

Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1920

By Ball Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Ball Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced High Grade Railroad Pocket Watch

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain  by Waltham Watch Co. 1888
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain  by Waltham Watch Co. 1888

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain by Waltham Watch Co. 1888

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in New York, NY

This striking antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady’s Hunting Watch w/Fob by Waltham Watch Co. 1888 retains

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1888 Floral Engraving
Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1888 Floral Engraving

Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1888 Floral Engraving

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This rare vintage 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch by Waltham is a stunning piece of history. The

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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Miami, FL

signed, "WALTHAM 18KT 172331". The Waltham Watch Co The Waltham Watch Co. (American Watch Co.) existed

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled with Rare Anti Magnetic Shield from 1870
Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled with Rare Anti Magnetic Shield from 1870

Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled with Rare Anti Magnetic Shield from 1870

By Rockford Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

American pocket watches I have ever seen by the Famous Old American firm of Rockford, from Rockford

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Antique 1870s American Civil War Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Personally Owned & Enjoyed By Don McLean with Two COAs - Waltham Antique Pocket
Personally Owned & Enjoyed By Don McLean with Two COAs - Waltham Antique Pocket

Personally Owned & Enjoyed By Don McLean with Two COAs - Waltham Antique Pocket

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Suwanee, GA

American Waltham pocket watch from our Celebrity Collection, owned and enjoyed by Don McLean. McLean was

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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. A Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1910
Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. A Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1910

Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. A Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1910

By Bailey, Banks & Biddle

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. An 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Split Second open Face Pocket Watch

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s

Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s

By E. Howard & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. This elegant pocket watch is

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

to train, travel and import watches. He worked in the USA for Waltham Watch Co. He returned to

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884
Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884

Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884

By Waltham

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Waltham Riverside. A Rare Heavy Gold Keyless Lever Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884. Dial

Category

Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891 Serial number 96510

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Eugene Le Coultre. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
Eugene Le Coultre. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880

Eugene Le Coultre. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880

Located in Mayfair, London, London

calendars and chronographs. This watch is rare as very few pocket watches were produced with Black enamel

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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s
Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s

Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Full Size METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's
Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's

Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / High Grade Movement METAL

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch Circa 1890's
C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch Circa 1890's

C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch Circa 1890's

By C.H. Meylan

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch Circa 1890's Dial: The

Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Post-War Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco French Made Hammered Brass and Gilt Desk Clock, 1930s
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco French Made Hammered Brass and Gilt Desk Clock, 1930s

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco French Made Hammered Brass and Gilt Desk Clock, 1930s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt Brass CIRCA

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel
Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel

Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

fine pocket watches. In 1888 they relocated to Canton, Ohio. In 1923 the firm merged with a the watch

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Mid-20th Century Modernist Wrist Watches

Russian Submariners Watch by the American House of Hampden
Russian Submariners Watch by the American House of Hampden

Russian Submariners Watch by the American House of Hampden

Located in Long Beach, CA

pocket watches. In 1888 they relocated to Canton, Ohio. In 1923 the firm merged with a the watch case

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Mid-20th Century European Modernist Wrist Watches

Howard Steel Oversized Wrist Watch Manual Winding from 1921
Howard Steel Oversized Wrist Watch Manual Winding from 1921

Howard Steel Oversized Wrist Watch Manual Winding from 1921

By Howard & Co., New York

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard & Co., New York STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Wrist Watch / Custom

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Victorian Pocket Watch, Barometer and Thermometer Compendium Set
Victorian Pocket Watch, Barometer and Thermometer Compendium Set

Victorian Pocket Watch, Barometer and Thermometer Compendium Set

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Norwich, GB

Victorian Pocket Watch, barometer and thermometer compendium set. Housed in the original brown

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique 1897 American Waltham 14K Gold Seaside 7J 6s Pocket Watch & Chain
Antique 1897 American Waltham 14K Gold Seaside 7J 6s Pocket Watch & Chain

Antique 1897 American Waltham 14K Gold Seaside 7J 6s Pocket Watch & Chain

By Waltham Watch Co

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 1897 Waltham hunting style gold pocket watch. Movement - American Waltham Watch Company

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel ...

Materials

Gold

1903 Art Nouveau Portrait Repousse Gold Filled Pocket watch by Waltham
1903 Art Nouveau Portrait Repousse Gold Filled Pocket watch by Waltham

1903 Art Nouveau Portrait Repousse Gold Filled Pocket watch by Waltham

By Waltham Watch Co

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau portrait pocket Gold-filled watch by Waltham featuring a

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Antique Early 1900s American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Steel

CYMA 1929 Art Deco Enameled La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling
CYMA 1929 Art Deco Enameled La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling

CYMA 1929 Art Deco Enameled La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling

By CYMA Watch Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Art deco La Captive travel-purse clock designed by Cyma Watch Co. This is a beautiful and unusual

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Fine American Gilt Bronze Standing Clock by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Fine American Gilt Bronze Standing Clock by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Fine American Gilt Bronze Standing Clock by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

, achieved through repousse and engraving, enclosing a pocket watch-style clock bearing Edward F. Caldwell on

Category

Early 20th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century Framed Reverse-Painted Waltham Watches Sign
Early 20th Century Framed Reverse-Painted Waltham Watches Sign

Early 20th Century Framed Reverse-Painted Waltham Watches Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1900s/1910s; Waltham Watch Co. - Waltham, MA Vintage reverse painted glass advertising sign for

Category

Early 20th Century North American Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

J.E. Caldwell by Mimo Deco Asian Themed Enameled Pocket Desk Clock circa 1930's
J.E. Caldwell by Mimo Deco Asian Themed Enameled Pocket Desk Clock circa 1930's

J.E. Caldwell by Mimo Deco Asian Themed Enameled Pocket Desk Clock circa 1930's

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

watch from the 1930's produced for the renowned house of Caldwell, one of Americas oldest jewelry

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Alling & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Peridot And Pearls
Alling & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Peridot And Pearls

Alling & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Peridot And Pearls

Located in Miami, FL

security hook to wear as a brooch. An alternative hook to hang a little pocket watch. Peridot: Mount in

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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Surrealist Antiquity Theme (Nude Women and Horses)
Surrealist Antiquity Theme (Nude Women and Horses)

Surrealist Antiquity Theme (Nude Women and Horses)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

. Signed lower right. David Lax (1910-1990) was a well-known American painter and art educator; he was

Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink

14 Karat Gold American Watch Co. Waltham Full Hunter Ladies Size Pocket Watch
14 Karat Gold American Watch Co. Waltham Full Hunter Ladies Size Pocket Watch

14 Karat Gold American Watch Co. Waltham Full Hunter Ladies Size Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique 14K Gold American Watch Co. Waltham Full Hunter Ladies Size Pocket Watch. This Beautiful

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Waltham Vintage Pockets Watch
Waltham Vintage Pockets Watch

Waltham Vintage Pockets Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

Waltham Diameter= 55mm or 2 inches Thickness= 15mm By American Waltham Watch Co. Condition= Good

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Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches

14 Karat Gold Small A.W.W. Co. Waltham Mass Pocket Watch
14 Karat Gold Small A.W.W. Co. Waltham Mass Pocket Watch

14 Karat Gold Small A.W.W. Co. Waltham Mass Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

This lovely small stem-wound gold watch is working and ticking well but I cannot guarantee the time

Category

Vintage 1910s Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Gold Small A.W.W. Co. Waltham Mass Pocket / Fob Watch
14 Karat Gold Small A.W.W. Co. Waltham Mass Pocket / Fob Watch

14 Karat Gold Small A.W.W. Co. Waltham Mass Pocket / Fob Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 33mm case diameter keyless gold pocket watch watch is in good working condition and

Category

Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Waltham 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Vintage
Waltham 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Vintage

Waltham 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Vintage

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

14k Gold Stamped Has thin line on the dial It has ingraving in the black 1910 to 1920 Diameter= 43mm Thickness= 11mm Weight= 56.4 gr total include movement Self Winding

Category

Vintage 1910s Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Waltham Grade Ruby 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
Antique Waltham Grade Ruby 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Antique Waltham Grade Ruby 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Little Neck, NY

Antique Waltham Grade Ruby 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Antique Waltham Pocket Watch with White Dial

Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Cased Pocket Watch Signed Illinois Watch Case Co
Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Cased Pocket Watch Signed Illinois Watch Case Co

Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Cased Pocket Watch Signed Illinois Watch Case Co

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Gold Plated Full Hunter Cased Pocket Watch Signed Illinois Watch Case Co. United States of

Category

Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch 15 Jewels
Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch 15 Jewels

Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch 15 Jewels

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Little Neck, NY

Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 15 Jewels Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch. White

Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Gold-Plated Dennison Case Hand-Winding Waltham Pocket Watch
Antique Gold-Plated Dennison Case Hand-Winding Waltham Pocket Watch

Antique Gold-Plated Dennison Case Hand-Winding Waltham Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique 50mm diameter (excluding crown) Hand winding pocket watch is in good working

Category

Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Gold-Plated Dennison Case Hand-Winding Waltham Pocket Watch
Antique Gold-Plated Dennison Case Hand-Winding Waltham Pocket Watch

Antique Gold-Plated Dennison Case Hand-Winding Waltham Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique 50mm diameter (excluding crown) Hand winding pocket watch is in good working

Category

Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Waltham Mass Pocket Watch Signed Fattorini & Sons, Bradford Non Magnetic
Antique Waltham Mass Pocket Watch Signed Fattorini & Sons, Bradford Non Magnetic

Antique Waltham Mass Pocket Watch Signed Fattorini & Sons, Bradford Non Magnetic

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 50mm diameter keyless hand winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it

Category

Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in London, GB

A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass

Category

Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Engine Turned Engraved Case Waltham Pocket Watch
Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Engine Turned Engraved Case Waltham Pocket Watch

Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Engine Turned Engraved Case Waltham Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

Waltham gold plated lever hunter fob watch, circa 1899, signed gilt movement with compensated

Category

Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Gold-Plated Dennison Case Waltham U.S.A Hand-Winding Pocket Watch
Antique Gold-Plated Dennison Case Waltham U.S.A Hand-Winding Pocket Watch

Antique Gold-Plated Dennison Case Waltham U.S.A Hand-Winding Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 50mm diameter antique gold plated pocket watch is in good working condition and it

Category

Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

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