Antique Scientific Instruments

An intricate three-colour gold relief covers the reverse of this open-face pocket watch, depicting an overflowing basket of flowers enclosed by leafy trailing sprays. The floral arra...

A translucent emerald green enamel case back decorated with radiating foliate motifs forms the focal point of this French verge pocket watch. The gold consular case measures 44 mm in...

Translucent scarlet enamel over wavy engine-turned engraving forms the elytra of this articulated insect watch, each wing accented with rose-cut diamonds and a central pearl. A conce...

A hand-painted rural scene decorates the centre of the white enamel dial, depicting a ploughman guiding a pair of draught horses beside a thatched cottage and open fields. Surroundin...

Domed three-colour gold covers form the exterior of this full hunter pocket watch, lavishly decorated with applied floral and scrolling leaf motifs in varied gold tones. The relief w...

Concentric engine turning with fine wavy ripples covers the reverse and rounded sides of this compact 18-carat gold consular case, converging on a small unengraved central roundel. D...

Embossed with deep repoussé foliate scrolls and naturalistic blossom heads, the substantial silver mount forms a pronounced heart shape. Its exterior perimeter is finished with a sca...

A deeply worked narrative relief defines the outer case of this English verge pocket watch, preserved complete with its pair cases and protective third housing. Within the plain inne...

A chased silver champlevé dial with relief Roman numerals and exterior five-minute divisions forms the face of this early eighteenth-century verge watch. The sunken centre is enriche...

A deeply worked repoussé relief depicting the Adoration of the Magi covers the reverse of the outer case. Set beneath the radiant Star of Bethlehem, the figures of Joseph, Mary and t...

A vivid field of translucent royal blue enamel over engine turning distinguishes the reverse of this 22 carat gold consular case. Set at the centre, an oval navette medallion depicts...

Scalloped grey agate and vibrant banded agates framed by pavé-set sapphires define the remarkable outer case of this late eighteenth-century luxury timepiece. The reverse features a ...

A hand-painted polychrome enamel miniature decorates the reverse of this 42 mm gold consular case, portraying classical figures and a winged cupid within a garden setting. The centra...

Constructed with an elaborate three-tier casing system, this English repeating timepiece centres on a deep full-plate fire-gilt movement fitted with turned baluster pillars, a fusee ...

A lobed and scalloped rim defines the elaborate case of this open-face pocket watch, adorned across both bezel and reverse in chased three-colour gold. Swirling repoussé rocaille scr...

Detailed high-relief repoussé decoration distinguishes the twenty-two carat gold outer case, centring on an intricate mythological scene of Diana discovering the sleeping Endymion am...

Champlevé enamel decoration across the case back depicts an architectural landscape of pagodas, foliage, and garden terraces in black enamel and reserved gold. Framing this central v...

An idyllic lakeside pastoral scene decorates the reverse of this silver open-face case, painted in polychrome enamel depicting a resting couple beneath trees. The surrounding sky and...

A relief-cast scene of Moses holding a pointing rod beside the tablets of the Ten Commandments decorates the rear cover of this open-face pocket watch. Crafted in Switzerland around ...

Two-colour gold inlay against dark blued gunmetal distinguishes this open-face pocket watch, executed in a meticulous damascening technique. The snap-on case back centres on a circul...

Glazed bezels with two-colour gold rope-twist borders frame both faces of this unusual French pocket watch, which measures 36 mm across. The primary face displays a crisp white ename...

Lustrous pale blue enamel over fine engine-turned ground covers the outer casework of this delicate open-face pendant watch, complemented by an original matching 540 mm necklace chai...

An intimate polychrome enamel miniature of a mother and child seated in a landscape centres the front of this small gold full hunter watch. The composition is framed by scrolling gol...

A polychrome painted enamel riverside landscape forms the focal point of the dial, depicting a figure in a rose jacket tending cattle beside a thatched cottage, watermill and distant...

A vibrant polychrome enamel miniature decorates the reverse of this large open-face pocket watch, depicting a pair of white doves nestled amongst a profusion of blossoming roses, tul...

A polished 14 carat rose gold full hunter case encloses this early twentieth-century pocket watch, which dates to circa 1920. Measuring 54 mm across, the slender case presents smooth...

An off-white enamel dial forms the face of this English open-face pocket watch, set with bold Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and a sunken subsidiary seconds register at six o...

An intricately chased and repoussé floral band encircles this heavy 18-carat yellow gold open-face pocket chronometer, which measures 55 mm across. The reverse centres on fine engine...

Intricate translucent blue enamel over an engine-turned ground defines the reverse of this slender open-face dress pocket watch. The circular rear cover is divided into six radiating...

Intricate champlevé enamel and miniature painting distinguish the gold case of this late 18th-century open-face pocket watch, crafted in Paris specifically for the Ottoman market. Th...

A silver champlevé dial centres this pocket watch, displaying raised Roman hours, outer Arabic five-minute numerals, and hands in beetle and poker form. The frosted centre features f...

Hebrew characters mark the twelve hours on this white enamel dial, accompanied by an outer minute track and a dedicated subsidiary seconds register at the six o'clock position. The h...

A deeply engraved foliate border frames the engine-turned reverse of this open face pocket watch, centering upon delicately engraved floral sprays. The 18-carat yellow gold case is f...

Constructed with the robust precision of a nineteenth-century marine timekeeper, this substantial open-face pocket chronometer is housed in a heavy plain silver case measuring 58 mm ...

Vibrant royal blue guilloché enamel radiates across the oval gold case of this French pendant watch, patterned beneath with sunburst engine-turning and framed by delicate foliate bor...

Decorated in soft sky-blue translucent enamel over an engine-turned guilloché ground, this miniature spherical timepiece is designed to be worn pinned to a lapel or bodice. The gold ...

A deep blue enamelled chapter ring frames the central viewing aperture of this substantial 18-carat yellow gold half hunter case. Measuring 45 mm across, the watch features a pristin...

Engine-turned translucent red enamel over a guilloché ground forms the vibrant exterior of this novelty spherical pendant watch, designed in the stylised form of an apple. Produced i...

A finely painted polychrome enamel dial centre anchors this open-face pocket watch, depicting a tranquil pastoral river scene complete with a riverside figure tending cattle, distant...

A radiant sunburst engine-turned silver dial distinguishes this English pocket watch, arranged with blued steel hands and black Arabic hour markers. Below the 12 o’clock position sit...

Radiating engine turning decorates the bright silver dial of this open-face pocket watch, presenting slender Roman hour numerals within an outer beaded minute track. Blued steel Breg...

An open-face configuration with refined proportions defines this ultra-slim gentleman's dress watch. The pale metal dial features applied gold Arabic numerals complemented by ornate ...

A vibrant polychrome enamel plaque adorns the case reverse, displaying a dense hand-painted bouquet of summer flowers including pink cabbage roses, white blossoms, daisies, and delic...

A polychrome enamel miniature depicting a classical soldier taming a rearing horse forms the centrepiece of this French pocket watch, dating to around 1790. Painted in fine detail ag...

Polychrome painted enamelling depicting a pair of white billing doves nestled amidst garden roses, tulips, and forget-me-nots adorns the gold case back against a pale turquoise-blue ...

A fine barleycorn engine-turned pattern decorates the reverse of this nine-carat yellow gold open-face case, centring a garter motif that frames a vacant cartouche ready for personal...

A blue and white striped enamel dial plate decorated with delicate gilded foliate tendrils distinguishes this pocket watch, dating to circa 1790. Positioned within an upper glazed ci...

Foliate sprays of chased and engraved three-colour gold spread across the matted reverse of this open-face pocket watch, each flower head centred with a vibrant turquoise cabochon. M...

A glazed semi-circular aperture set into the winged balance cock reveals an oscillating steel bob designed to simulate a miniature swinging pendulum. Beneath this engraved table, the...

A distinctive off-white enamel dial sets this pocket watch apart, featuring a specialised subsidiary register marked to fifteen seconds rather than the conventional sixty. Because th...

A miniature riverside landscape decorates the reverse of this gold consular pocket watch, depicting a fisherman beside a quiet waterway with an arched bridge and distant stone buildi...

A sculpted silver champlevé dial forms the principal face of this verge pocket watch, framed by an engraved gilt rim, dark Roman hours, and outer Arabic five-minute figures. Distinct...

A continuous band of applied silver encircles the drum-shaped case of this early French verge watch, chased and engraved in low relief with scrolling foliage, blossoms and reclining ...

Luminous royal blue guilloché enamel and delicate multi-coloured gold paillon ornament distinguish this consular-cased French verge timepiece. The back cover is overlaid with vibrant...

Radial guilloché engine turning shimmers beneath translucent royal blue enamel across the case back of this consular pocket watch. Encircling the perimeter is a dense border of gradu...

Vibrant translucent blue enamel over a fine sunburst engine-turned ground defines both the reverse and slender bezel of this refined two-piece open-face dress watch. Crafted in 18-ca...

Radially engine-turned engraving across the reverse centres an applied relief medallion displaying a woven basket flanked by a crossed scythe and spade. This decorative two-colour go...

Concentric bands of translucent sky-blue enamel over finely engine-turned ground define the case back of this delicate French open-face pocket watch. At the centre, a rosette medalli...

Richly detailed in varied shades of gold, this pocket watch features an intricate three-colour gold dial centered on fine engine turning. Applied red-gold Roman numerals mark the hou...

A crisp white enamel dial distinguishes this open-face pocket watch, set with slender Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, and an inset subsidiary seconds register at six o'clock....