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Antique Victorian Split Ring with Equestrian Charms
Antique Victorian Split Ring with Equestrian Charms

Antique Victorian Split Ring with Equestrian Charms

Located in Rotterdam, NL

equestrian glove, a gold stirrup, a gold engraved pistol used as a pocket watch key, a silver horseshoe, a

Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Gold

Georgian 18k/14k Enamel Fob Pendant Necklace
Georgian 18k/14k Enamel Fob Pendant Necklace

Georgian 18k/14k Enamel Fob Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

, and geometric-motifs. One fob features a watch key, and the other features a pyramid-shaped bottom

Category

1750s Georgian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825
Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825

Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825

By LeRoy

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

regulated with a watch key from the front. For this purpose, there is a turnable arbor above the XII with a

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Late Victorian 1900 Gilt Brass & Crystal Glass Ball Pocket Watch w/ Key
Late Victorian 1900 Gilt Brass & Crystal Glass Ball Pocket Watch w/ Key

Late Victorian 1900 Gilt Brass & Crystal Glass Ball Pocket Watch w/ Key

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Late Victorian crystal ball brass pocket watch from 1900 made in Unite States appears to be by

Category

Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Brass

Silver Leontine Watch Chain
Silver Leontine Watch Chain

Silver Leontine Watch Chain

Located in Madrid, ES

upper class, to carry pocket watches, the keys required for their operation and other small valuables

Category

19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Native American Beaded Watch Fob with Crossed Flags, ca 1915-1920
Native American Beaded Watch Fob with Crossed Flags, ca 1915-1920

Native American Beaded Watch Fob with Crossed Flags, ca 1915-1920

Located in York County, PA

-covered ring. Watch fobs were worn on a pocket watch like a modern key fob might be attached to keys

Category

1910s American Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Beads

Sterling Silver Ring Tray, 1886
Sterling Silver Ring Tray, 1886

Sterling Silver Ring Tray, 1886

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

beautiful work around the edge. Perfect for rings and earrings, a watch or even keys. Old-world elegance

Category

1880s American Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Carnelian Bloodstone Swivel Fob 9ct Gold Necklace
Antique Victorian Carnelian Bloodstone Swivel Fob 9ct Gold Necklace

Antique Victorian Carnelian Bloodstone Swivel Fob 9ct Gold Necklace

Located in London, GB

accessories to secure items like pocket watches, seals, or keys, often attached to a gentleman's waistcoat or

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Antique 1917 Carnelian 9ct Rose Gold Swivel Fob Necklace
Antique 1917 Carnelian 9ct Rose Gold Swivel Fob Necklace

Antique 1917 Carnelian 9ct Rose Gold Swivel Fob Necklace

Located in London, GB

treasure. Originally, fobs were used as practical accessories to secure items like pocket watches, seals

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance (Book)
Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance (Book)

Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance (Book)

By various

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

& white illustrations for watches, fans, purses, perfume bottles, keys and spectacles. The period in the

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Watch Keys

Antique French Clock with Porcelain Face
Antique French Clock with Porcelain Face

Antique French Clock with Porcelain Face

By Japy Frères

Located in Asheville, NC

slate. Watch works wind-up with key. The Japy Brothers Company began in 1771 by Georges Frederick Japy

Category

19th Century French Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Marble, Slate, Iron

Mid-day, Zuni Village
Mid-day, Zuni Village

Mid-day, Zuni Village

By Frank Reed Whiteside

Located in Missouri, MO

watch was left behind, however, keys were taken and thrown through a nearby window. At the time, Mrs

Category

Late 19th Century Other Art Style Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Momento Mori Skull Pocket watch Key
Momento Mori Skull Pocket watch Key

Momento Mori Skull Pocket watch Key

Located in Stamford, CT

Memento Mori skull pocket watch winding key fob in vintage condition. This is a Verge pocket watch

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Metal

Small Antique Ornate Gold Pocket Watch Key / Fob
Small Antique Ornate Gold Pocket Watch Key / Fob

Small Antique Ornate Gold Pocket Watch Key / Fob

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful and small antique pocket watch key with a clear white and green paste is measured

Category

1880s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Charm Fob c1870 750 Purity Twist Detailed
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Charm Fob c1870 750 Purity Twist Detailed

Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Charm Fob c1870 750 Purity Twist Detailed

Located in Camelford, GB

Nouveau style twist decoration pocket watch key Age: Antique Mid Victorian (c1870s) Condition: Very Good

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Silver Hog Watch Key Winder
Victorian Silver Hog Watch Key Winder

Victorian Silver Hog Watch Key Winder

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare Victorian solid silver miniature pig or hog. Ideal for a watch chain. Winder is metal and has

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Antique 15ct Gold Large Pocket Watch Key Fob c1850 625 Purity Heavy 3.1g
Antique 15ct Gold Large Pocket Watch Key Fob c1850 625 Purity Heavy 3.1g

Antique 15ct Gold Large Pocket Watch Key Fob c1850 625 Purity Heavy 3.1g

Located in Camelford, GB

SOLID GOLD LARGE POCKETWATCH KEY CHARM FOB DETAILS Material: 15ct (625/000) Solid Rosey Yellow Gold

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Bargain Antique 15ct Gold Large Pocket Watch Key Fob c1870 625 Purity Heavy 4.6g
Bargain Antique 15ct Gold Large Pocket Watch Key Fob c1870 625 Purity Heavy 4.6g

Bargain Antique 15ct Gold Large Pocket Watch Key Fob c1870 625 Purity Heavy 4.6g

Located in Camelford, GB

offer is this gorgeous 15CT SOLID GOLD LARGE POCKETWATCH KEY CHARM FOB DETAILS Material: 15ct (625/000

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Period Silver Turquoise Watch Key / Fob Pendant
Antique Victorian Period Silver Turquoise Watch Key / Fob Pendant

Antique Victorian Period Silver Turquoise Watch Key / Fob Pendant

Located in Carlisle, GB

This stunning piece is measured approximately 42mm long 14mm wide and weigh 8 grams. It is a Pre-owned antique condition with some tiny scratches and tiny dents as shown. Please stu...

Category

1880s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Carnelian Pocket Watch Key Fob / Pendant
Victorian 9 Karat Gold Carnelian Pocket Watch Key Fob / Pendant

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Carnelian Pocket Watch Key Fob / Pendant

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful piece weighs 3.4 grams and measured 45mm tall unmarked but tested. It is a pre-owned condition with some dents, cracks and tiny scratches on the gold metal case as sh...

Category

1880s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Large Pocket Watch Key Spinner Fob C1870 625 Purity Heavy 9.4g
Antique 15ct Gold Large Pocket Watch Key Spinner Fob C1870 625 Purity Heavy 9.4g

Antique 15ct Gold Large Pocket Watch Key Spinner Fob C1870 625 Purity Heavy 9.4g

Located in Camelford, GB

SOLID GOLD LARGE POCKETWATCH KEY SPINNER FOB DETAILS Material: 15ct (625/000) Solid Rosey Yellow Gold

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Joseph Johnson Liverpool Yellow Gold Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1820s
Joseph Johnson Liverpool Yellow Gold Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1820s

Joseph Johnson Liverpool Yellow Gold Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1820s

Located in Rome, IT

. The watch key wound and set. Movement and case nr. 47594. Working order. Diameter 48 mm. Stamped

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

14k Gold

Antique French Victorian Watch Chain / Châtelaine in Gold, 19th Century
Antique French Victorian Watch Chain / Châtelaine in Gold, 19th Century

Antique French Victorian Watch Chain / Châtelaine in Gold, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

head) decorated with charms: agate locket, agate stamp, and watch keys. frecn work from the 19th

Category

Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Antique Watch Keys

English Silver & Enamel Key-wind Pocket Watch with Original Key
English Silver & Enamel Key-wind Pocket Watch with Original Key

English Silver & Enamel Key-wind Pocket Watch with Original Key

Located in Miami, FL

Offered for sale is an early 19th century English ladie's keywind enamel faced pocket watch with

Category

Early 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique key winding 52mm diameter silver pocket watch is in good working condition

Category

1870s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful pre-owned 51mm diameter antique silver pocket watch is in good working condition and

Category

1880s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This stunning key-wind silver pocket watch is working and is ticking well. It comes with a key

Category

1880s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique silver pocket watch is working and ticking well. Visible dents on the silver

Category

1880s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Plated Key Winding Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Plated Key Winding Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Plated Key Winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique 49mm diameter key winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it

Category

1880s Swiss Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Big Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch
Antique Big Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch

Antique Big Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful heavy antique 56mm diameter (Excluding the crown) pocket watch is working and

Category

1880s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian period Silver Key winding  Pocket watch
Antique Victorian period Silver Key winding  Pocket watch

Antique Victorian period Silver Key winding Pocket watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 40mm diameter key winding silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is

Category

1880s Swiss Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Very Fine Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Very Fine Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Very Fine Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful silver key-winding pocket watch is in good working condition. It has recently been

Category

1880s Swiss Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Signed GT
Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Signed GT

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Signed GT

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver Key-wind Pocket Watch Signed GT. This watch is working and ticking well. visible

Category

1880s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Small Key-Wind Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Antique Small Key-Wind Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Antique Small Key-Wind Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Key-wind Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch. This beautiful 42mm diameter key winding silver

Category

1880s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch with Silver Dial
Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch with Silver Dial

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch with Silver Dial

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver Key-wind Pocket Watch With Silver Dial. This watch is working and ticking well. It

Category

1880s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Engine Turned Case Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Engine Turned Case Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Engine Turned Case Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 46mm diameter silver key-wind pocket watch is in good working condition and it is

Category

1880s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Engined Turn Cased Key Winding Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Engined Turn Cased Key Winding Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Engined Turn Cased Key Winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

the glass and on the watch case as shown. It comes with a winding key. Please study the images

Category

1880s Swiss Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Antique Engine Turned Case Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch
Antique Engine Turned Case Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch

Antique Engine Turned Case Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique 51mm diameter (excluding crown) Silver Pocket watch is in good working

Category

1880s Swiss Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Engine Turned Case Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Engine Turned Case Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Engine Turned Case Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful silver key-wind pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking and

Category

1880s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Antique 14 Karat Gold Key-less winding Pocket Watch
Antique 14 Karat Gold Key-less winding Pocket Watch

Antique 14 Karat Gold Key-less winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible dents on the side and back

Category

Early 1900s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Early and Rare Chinese Duplex Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Early and Rare Chinese Duplex Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Early and Rare Chinese Duplex Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This Early and Extremely Rare Chinese Duplex Key-wind Pocket Watch is working and it is ticking

Category

1880s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch Signed Charles Reeves, Hereford
Antique Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch Signed Charles Reeves, Hereford

Antique Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch Signed Charles Reeves, Hereford

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 47mm diameter antique key- wound pocket watch is in good working condition and it is

Category

1870s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Signed James Wood Neston
Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Signed James Wood Neston

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Signed James Wood Neston

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 48mm diameter watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible

Category

1880s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch Signed H. E. Peck London
Antique Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch Signed H. E. Peck London

Antique Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch Signed H. E. Peck London

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 51mm diameter (excluding crown) key winding silver Pocket watch is in good working

Category

1880s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Carl Neumann of Berlin Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Intricate Movement
Carl Neumann of Berlin Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Intricate Movement

Carl Neumann of Berlin Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Intricate Movement

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Antique Pocket Watch by Carl Neumann of Berlin Key-Wind Movement Intricate Filigree Detail

Category

19th Century German High Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial
Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial

Located in London, GB

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial in Working Order An

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Less Pocket Watch with Hand Painted Enamel Dial
Antique Silver Key-Less Pocket Watch with Hand Painted Enamel Dial

Antique Silver Key-Less Pocket Watch with Hand Painted Enamel Dial

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well

Category

Early 1900s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Small 14 Karat Gold Key-Less Pendant Fob / Pocket Watch, circa 1900
Small 14 Karat Gold Key-Less Pendant Fob / Pocket Watch, circa 1900

Small 14 Karat Gold Key-Less Pendant Fob / Pocket Watch, circa 1900

Located in Carlisle, GB

running key-less and pin set Swiss Movement. This watch weighed 15.8 grams. Please study the images

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Antique Watch Keys

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

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Antique Watch Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of antique watch keys for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Silver and Enamel. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of antique watch keys includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Georgian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Baume, Breguet and Galt & Bro. Jewelers produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Carnelian versions, from our inventory of 5, are particularly popular. A selection of round cut, cabochon and oval cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of antique watch keys for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Antique Watch Keys?

Prices for antique watch keys can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $116 and can go as high as $35,000, while antique watch keys, on average, fetch $613.
Questions About Antique Watch Keys
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How old key-wind pocket watches are varies greatly. Watchmakers used key-wind mechanisms in pocket watches starting in the 16th century and continued the practice until the mid 19th century. You can find a collection of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    What makes a watch antique is its age. A watch must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique. Watches that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage, while newer ones are contemporary. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    At 100 years of age or more, a watch is generally considered an antique. A vintage watch is a timepiece that is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique, vintage and modern watches.