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Antique Silver Key Winding Pocket
Antique Silver Key Winding Pocket

Antique Silver Key Winding Pocket

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique 48mm diameter hand winding silver pocket watch is in good working condition

Category

1880s Swiss Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Small Antique Silver Key-Wind Fob / Pocket
Small Antique Silver Key-Wind Fob / Pocket

Small Antique Silver Key-Wind Fob / Pocket

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful small antique mechanical watch is working and it is ticking well. It’s come with

Category

1880s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver key-wind Pocket Watch. This watch is working and ticking nicely. Visible chipped

Category

1880s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Yellow Enamel Dial Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Yellow Enamel Dial Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Yellow Enamel Dial Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver Yellow enamel Dial key-wind Pocket Watch. This beautiful pocket watch is in good

Category

1880s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Small Victorian Silver Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
Antique Small Victorian Silver Fusee Lever Pocket Watch

Antique Small Victorian Silver Fusee Lever Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

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

Category

1870s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Early English Silver Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch
Early English Silver Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch

Early English Silver Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

description. This watch comes with a winding key.

Category

1840s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Finely Engraved 18 Kt Yellow Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Finely Engraved 18 Kt Yellow Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Finely Engraved 18 Kt Yellow Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire

An 18 Kt yellow gold half hunter key wind pocket watch. The front with fine engraving around blue

Category

Early 20th Century British George V Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold Engine Turned Case Stauffer Chaux-de-Fonds Pocket Watch
Antique 18 Karat Gold Engine Turned Case Stauffer Chaux-de-Fonds Pocket Watch

Antique 18 Karat Gold Engine Turned Case Stauffer Chaux-de-Fonds Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

. It comes with a winding key. Watch size ( Diameter) is 40mm Please study the images carefully as

Category

1870s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Box in Kingwood with Brass Edging
Antique Box in Kingwood with Brass Edging

Antique Box in Kingwood with Brass Edging

Located in London, GB

perfect gentleman's piece to compliment any desk or table, this box can hold jewelry, watches, keys

Category

19th Century English Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Curb Bracelet 9ct Gold With Seven Agate Fobs
Antique Victorian Curb Bracelet 9ct Gold With Seven Agate Fobs

Antique Victorian Curb Bracelet 9ct Gold With Seven Agate Fobs

Located in Kendal, GB

unique fobs, two of which are in the form of watch keys. Each fob can be rotated and is set with

Category

1880s European Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Agate, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1930 Gold Tone Minaudière Evening Bag Star Burst Pattern
Circa 1930 Gold Tone Minaudière Evening Bag Star Burst Pattern

Circa 1930 Gold Tone Minaudière Evening Bag Star Burst Pattern

By Evans Case Company

Located in Antwerp, BE

, lipstick, watch, reading glasses, or keys.The minaudière first appeared during the 1930s. Evans operated

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Watch Keys

Crashing Waves

Crashing Waves

By Frank Reed Whiteside

Located in Graton, CA

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

Category

Late 19th Century American Impressionist Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Oil

Antique Watch Key Depicting Ram's Head
Antique Watch Key Depicting Ram's Head

Antique Watch Key Depicting Ram's Head

Located in Baltimore, MD

Antique watch key depicting a ram's head, 18K gold, circa 1860

Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

18k Gold

Edwardian Citrine Watch Key Pendant Necklace
Edwardian Citrine Watch Key Pendant Necklace

Edwardian Citrine Watch Key Pendant Necklace

Located in London, GB

Here we have a wonderful watch key turned pendant necklace. Each aspect of this piece dates back to

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Watch Key Fob Bracelet
Antique Gold Watch Key Fob Bracelet

Antique Gold Watch Key Fob Bracelet

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1800 to 1860s Mostly all Gold Watch Keys, attached from a 14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet with

Category

1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Gold

Wièse Watch Key Pendant
Wièse Watch Key Pendant

Wièse Watch Key Pendant

Located in London, GB

crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into the form of a watch key; a tool used as a mechanical winder on

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Talisman, Huge Gold Watch Key
Antique French Talisman, Huge Gold Watch Key

Antique French Talisman, Huge Gold Watch Key

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1870s, 18k, French. This rare oversized very fancy watch key makes an inspired pendant! Set

Category

1870s French Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Large Carnelian Gold Watch Key Pendant
Victorian Large Carnelian Gold Watch Key Pendant

Victorian Large Carnelian Gold Watch Key Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 14k, attributed French. This rare oversized watch key makes an inspired pendant. Set

Category

1890s French Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Huge Carnelian Set Gold Watch Key as Pendant
Huge Carnelian Set Gold Watch Key as Pendant

Huge Carnelian Set Gold Watch Key as Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1870-80s, 14k. This rare, oversized watch key makes an inspired pendant. Charmingly

Category

1870s Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Hand Engraved Locket Portrait Miniature Watch Key
Victorian 14 Karat Hand Engraved Locket Portrait Miniature Watch Key

Victorian 14 Karat Hand Engraved Locket Portrait Miniature Watch Key

Located in Towson, MD

Truly charming Early Victorian 14kt yellow gold watch key. The outside of the watch key is hand

Category

1850s Early Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Longuard Necklace with Watch Key
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Longuard Necklace with Watch Key

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Longuard Necklace with Watch Key

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

. Just above the watch key there is a loop which can be fastened with the bolt clip. Length: 58cm Width

Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian novelty pocket watch key, rifle, pendant
Antique Victorian novelty pocket watch key, rifle, pendant

Antique Victorian novelty pocket watch key, rifle, pendant

Located in NEWARK, GB

A fantastic novelty antique Victorian era gold plated watch key. The key is designed as a rifle

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique 9 Karat Gold Watch Key Pendant, Victorian
Antique 9 Karat Gold Watch Key Pendant, Victorian

Antique 9 Karat Gold Watch Key Pendant, Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

A charming little antique early Victorian era 9kt gold cased watch key pendant. The key is cased

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Watch Key Fob 9k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Coral Jewelry
Antique Victorian Watch Key Fob 9k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Coral Jewelry

Antique Victorian Watch Key Fob 9k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Coral Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed antique Victorian watch key fob crafted in 9k yellow gold. Natural coral

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Knot & Ball Design Watch Key Pendant
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Knot & Ball Design Watch Key Pendant

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Knot & Ball Design Watch Key Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Pocket Watch Key 15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Circa 1880 Swivel Mechanism Beautiful

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 9kt Gold Watch Key Seal Fob Pendant, Masonic, Bloodstone
Antique Victorian 9kt Gold Watch Key Seal Fob Pendant, Masonic, Bloodstone

Antique Victorian 9kt Gold Watch Key Seal Fob Pendant, Masonic, Bloodstone

Located in NEWARK, GB

This antique Victorian 9 karat yellow gold watch key seal fob pendant is just incredible. So much

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9k Gold Watch Key Pendant, Citrine and Bloodstone
Antique Victorian 9k Gold Watch Key Pendant, Citrine and Bloodstone

Antique Victorian 9k Gold Watch Key Pendant, Citrine and Bloodstone

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful little antique Victorian era 9kt gold watch key. The key is cased in chased and

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Victorian Watch Key and Fob Seal in the Form of a Trumpet
Antique Gold Victorian Watch Key and Fob Seal in the Form of a Trumpet

Antique Gold Victorian Watch Key and Fob Seal in the Form of a Trumpet

Located in Baltimore, MD

Unusual Antique 18K gold Victorian Combination Watch Key & Fob Seal in the form of a trumpet, c1880

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Georgian 9 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Watch Key, Citrine and Bloodstone
Antique Georgian 9 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Watch Key, Citrine and Bloodstone

Antique Georgian 9 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Watch Key, Citrine and Bloodstone

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful little antique Georgian era 9 karat gold watch key. The key is cased in chased and

Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Slide Chain with Fobs and Keys 18 kt
Victorian Slide Chain with Fobs and Keys 18 kt

Victorian Slide Chain with Fobs and Keys 18 kt

By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

An unusual 18kt chain holding a toggle, fob, watch key and slide. All are set with hard stone

Category

1870s Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain
Antique Edwardian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain

Antique Edwardian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain

Located in NEWARK, GB

silver curb links with a silver dog clip fastener to one end and a T-bar and pocket watch key to the

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique French Gold and Green Enamel Watch Fob Brooch
Antique French Gold and Green Enamel Watch Fob Brooch

Antique French Gold and Green Enamel Watch Fob Brooch

Located in Birmingham, AL

fobs (2 of which are watch keys) on the other. The enameling is in near perfect condition given the age

Category

1860s French High Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

14k Gold

French 19th Century 18k Yellow Gold Pompom Key Watch Chain Necklace
French 19th Century 18k Yellow Gold Pompom Key Watch Chain Necklace

French 19th Century 18k Yellow Gold Pompom Key Watch Chain Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. An antique watch chain, it is made of fine

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bautte & Co. Yellow Gold Mid-1800s Pocket Watch with Key
Bautte & Co. Yellow Gold Mid-1800s Pocket Watch with Key

Bautte & Co. Yellow Gold Mid-1800s Pocket Watch with Key

Located in Birmingham, AL

the key and chain attaching the key to the watch. The watch still runs and appears to keep time. The

Category

Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

18k Gold

Baume Sterling Silver Keywind Pocket Watch and Key, circa 1845
Baume Sterling Silver Keywind Pocket Watch and Key, circa 1845

Baume Sterling Silver Keywind Pocket Watch and Key, circa 1845

By Baume

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Baume Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Keywinding METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Watch Keys

1863 Waltham CIVIL WAR Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln
1863 Waltham CIVIL WAR Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln

1863 Waltham CIVIL WAR Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Suwanee, GA

request. Accompanying the watch is a key. This is a rare opportunity to own an exciting historical

Category

1860s American Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Chatelaine Rhodium Purse Bag
Antique Victorian Chatelaine Rhodium Purse Bag

Antique Victorian Chatelaine Rhodium Purse Bag

Located in Sparks, NV

mounted with a useful household appendage such as scissors, thimble, watch, key, vinaigrette, and

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Antique Victorian Chatelaine .925 Sterling Silver Bag Purse
Antique Victorian Chatelaine .925 Sterling Silver Bag Purse

Antique Victorian Chatelaine .925 Sterling Silver Bag Purse

Located in Sparks, NV

. Each chain is mounted with a useful household appendage such as scissors, thimble, watch, key

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Highly Carved Antique French Oak Jewelry Box, Circa 1880
Highly Carved Antique French Oak Jewelry Box, Circa 1880

Highly Carved Antique French Oak Jewelry Box, Circa 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

, good for storing watches, keys, or remotes.

Category

1880s French Louis XV Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Oak

Antique Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked 1918
Antique Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked 1918

Antique Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked 1918

Located in London, GB

to hold the watch key to wind the movement. However, in more modern times it would seem that

Category

1910s British Edwardian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18 K Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked, C-1900
Antique 18 K Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked, C-1900

Antique 18 K Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked, C-1900

Located in London, GB

watch key to wind the movement. However, in more modern times it would seem that alternative accessories

Category

Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold and Enamel Lorgnette with Concealed Watch
Gold and Enamel Lorgnette with Concealed Watch

Gold and Enamel Lorgnette with Concealed Watch

Located in New Orleans, LA

a concealed key wound watch. A separate button located on the front of the piece triggers the spring

Category

19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Victorian T Bar Chain 9 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Victorian T Bar Chain 9 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Victorian T Bar Chain 9 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in London, GB

the pocket watch, and the other was, traditionally, used to hold the watch key to wind the movement of

Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian T Bar Chain 15 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Victorian T Bar Chain 15 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Victorian T Bar Chain 15 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in London, GB

, and the other was, traditionally, used to hold the watch key to wind the movement of the wearer's

Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

10k Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, Fusee Movement
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, Fusee Movement

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, Fusee Movement

Located in NEWARK, GB

monograms so this could be personalised. Key wind watch, it comes with a key. Condition: Good used

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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.