Skip to main content

Antique Watch Keys

to
10
208
92
256
124
73
45
42
42
40
21
12
12
8
8
7
7
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
Sort By
Antique Fine Silver Pocket Watch, Fob Watch, Acme
Antique Fine Silver Pocket Watch, Fob Watch, Acme

Antique Fine Silver Pocket Watch, Fob Watch, Acme

Located in NEWARK, GB

desired. Key wind watch, it does not come with the original key however we do supply it with a

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Antique Double Albert Watch Rose Gold Chain, British Hallmarked 1919
Antique Double Albert Watch Rose Gold Chain, British Hallmarked 1919

Antique Double Albert Watch Rose Gold Chain, British Hallmarked 1919

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

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

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass
19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass

19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

it. Each chain is mounted with useful household items such as scissors, thimbles, watches, keys

Category

Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Copper

Antique sterling silver pocket watch, Mid Victorian
Antique sterling silver pocket watch, Mid Victorian

Antique sterling silver pocket watch, Mid Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

monogrammed if desired. Key wind watch, it does not come with the original key however we do supply it with a

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Sterling Silver

Collinwood & Sons Sterling Silver Railroad Pocket Watch
Collinwood & Sons Sterling Silver Railroad Pocket Watch

Collinwood & Sons Sterling Silver Railroad Pocket Watch

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

. Key wound pocket watch with half fusee movement, C&S case number 270304. Has a tiny crack between the

Category

Early 1900s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Sterling Silver

Romantic Period Elephant Fobs c.1840
Romantic Period Elephant Fobs c.1840

Romantic Period Elephant Fobs c.1840

Located in Stamford, CT

base. It measures 1 1/2 inches high. The large richly engraved watch key is 1 5/8 inches long. The

Category

1830s English Early Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

15k Gold

Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General
Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General

Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General

Located in Stamford, CT

MJ Tobias silver key-wind pocket watch with a porcelain dial featuring a picture of Major General

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique circa 1897 Agassiz Geneva Sterling Chatelain Pin Watch for Collectors
Antique circa 1897 Agassiz Geneva Sterling Chatelain Pin Watch for Collectors

Antique circa 1897 Agassiz Geneva Sterling Chatelain Pin Watch for Collectors

By Geneva

Located in Austin, TX

original watch/clock key attached to the pin by a cable chain Sterling silver Chatelain pocket watch/pin

Category

17th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling English Watch Key Necklace
Sterling English Watch Key Necklace

Sterling English Watch Key Necklace

Located in St.amford, CT

19th Century sterling silver English watch key on sterling silver watch chain turned into necklace

Category

1880s British High Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian 18 Carat Gold Citrine Seal and Watch Keys Bee Symbol circa 1800
Antique Georgian 18 Carat Gold Citrine Seal and Watch Keys Bee Symbol circa 1800

Antique Georgian 18 Carat Gold Citrine Seal and Watch Keys Bee Symbol circa 1800

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This beautiful set of antique Georgian 18ct Yellow Gold watch keys come with a beautiful seal fob

Category

Early 1800s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Carnelian, Citrine, 18k Gold

Victorian Chased Gold Key Pendant
Victorian Chased Gold Key Pendant

Victorian Chased Gold Key Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

reveal the piece's true function: a pocket watch key.

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Georgian Split Ring with Charms and Heart Locket
Antique Georgian Split Ring with Charms and Heart Locket

Antique Georgian Split Ring with Charms and Heart Locket

Located in Sale, Cheshire

a cross and heart carved from carnelian, a pocket watch key, and a chased heart locket. The split

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Carnelian, 15k Gold, 9k Gold

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

Small Antique Key-Wind Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Small Antique Key-wind Silver Pocket Watch. This watch is in good working condition and recently

Category

1880s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Split Ring Charm Holder Pendant
Antique Victorian Split Ring Charm Holder Pendant

Antique Victorian Split Ring Charm Holder Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

gold heart, pearl, diamond and sapphire set bug, turquoise set watch key, and a cornucopia with pearl

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 15k Gold, 9k Gold

Georgian Flintlock Pistol Pendant
Georgian Flintlock Pistol Pendant

Georgian Flintlock Pistol Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

watch key (see inside the barrel), but today will likely find better use as a pendant, or part of a

Category

1830s British Georgian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

15k Gold

Masonic Calendar Key Winding Pocket Watch with Fusee Movement
Masonic Calendar Key Winding Pocket Watch with Fusee Movement

Masonic Calendar Key Winding Pocket Watch with Fusee Movement

Located in Carlisle, GB

A beautiful handcrafted enamel dial, masonic calendar key winding Pocket watch. It has a fusee

Category

1880s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Breitling Laederick Gold Enamel Victorian Pocket Watch 1850s
Breitling Laederick Gold Enamel Victorian Pocket Watch 1850s

Breitling Laederick Gold Enamel Victorian Pocket Watch 1850s

Located in Frederick, MD

. Breitling Laederick Chaux-De-Fonds, Lever escapement. Uses #8 size key. Watch is not running and needs

Category

1850s Swiss High Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Mourning Era Gold Watch Pin Fob and Chain 1890s
Victorian Mourning Era Gold Watch Pin Fob and Chain 1890s

Victorian Mourning Era Gold Watch Pin Fob and Chain 1890s

Located in Frederick, MD

·Item: 14K Victorian Black Enameled Carved Watch Fob with 17.25" Watch chain, fob & key

Category

1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1830s Patek Hunting Case Enamel "Flower Girl" Motif 18 Karat YG Pocket Watch
1830s Patek Hunting Case Enamel "Flower Girl" Motif 18 Karat YG Pocket Watch

1830s Patek Hunting Case Enamel "Flower Girl" Motif 18 Karat YG Pocket Watch

Located in New york, NY

A Heavy & Very Early Rare 1830s Enamel Patek Hunting Case With “Flower Girl” Motif pocket watch

Category

Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Watch Keys

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Tri-Coloured Gold Fancy Link Albertina Bracelet with Heart Padlock
Victorian Tri-Coloured Gold Fancy Link Albertina Bracelet with Heart Padlock

Victorian Tri-Coloured Gold Fancy Link Albertina Bracelet with Heart Padlock

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

watch keys and fobs. Nowadays these chains can be worn as bracelets. Please feel free to contact us for

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mulberry and Brass Watch Box
Antique Mulberry and Brass Watch Box

Antique Mulberry and Brass Watch Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

and tasselled key. The watches shown are not included in this sale.

Category

19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Coromandel Jewelry Brass Watch Box
Antique Coromandel Jewelry Brass Watch Box

Antique Coromandel Jewelry Brass Watch Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

.  The interior of our bespoke fitted antique watch / jewelry box is lined in a deep green velvet and

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Macassar

Antique Watch Box of Coromandel and Brass
Antique Watch Box of Coromandel and Brass

Antique Watch Box of Coromandel and Brass

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

with key and fully working lock. Watch shown in the images is not part of the sale.

Category

19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany and Brass Military Watch Box
Antique Mahogany and Brass Military Watch Box

Antique Mahogany and Brass Military Watch Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

with a fully working lock and tasselled key. The watches shown are not included in this sale.

Category

19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Brass

Burr Walnut 19th Century Velvet Padded Jewellery Watch Box
Burr Walnut 19th Century Velvet Padded Jewellery Watch Box

Burr Walnut 19th Century Velvet Padded Jewellery Watch Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

watch protector. This watch box comes with a fully working lock and tasselled key. All watches

Category

19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

George Betjemann Coromandel Brass Jewelry Watch Box, 19th Century
George Betjemann Coromandel Brass Jewelry Watch Box, 19th Century

George Betjemann Coromandel Brass Jewelry Watch Box, 19th Century

By George Betjeman & Sons

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

lock and tasselled key. The watches shown are not part of this sale.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Jewelry Watch Box with Brass Straps, 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Jewelry Watch Box with Brass Straps, 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Jewelry Watch Box with Brass Straps, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

, earrings, or cuff links. This box comes with two padded watch holders which fit in the central compartments

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Brass

French Wrought Iron Hall stand
French Wrought Iron Hall stand

French Wrought Iron Hall stand

Located in Alton, GB

keys and watches.

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Iron

Antique Watch Fob, Cornelian and Bloodstone, Rose Gold, circa 1910s
Antique Watch Fob, Cornelian and Bloodstone, Rose Gold, circa 1910s

Antique Watch Fob, Cornelian and Bloodstone, Rose Gold, circa 1910s

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

A watch key fob dating from circa 1910s set with the typical cornelian to one side and blood stone

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Watch Keys

Materials

10k Gold

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

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver Key-wind Pocket Watch. This watch is working and ticking well. Visible chipped on

Category

1880s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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

Antique Key-Winding Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

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

Category

1880s Swiss Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

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

Antique Key Winding Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique 51mm diameter mechanical silver pocket watch is in good working condition

Category

1870s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

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

Antique Key Winding Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique key winding silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is

Category

1880s 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 antique silver pocket watch is working and it is ticking well. It comes with a

Category

1880s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Silver Key-Less Antique Pocket Watch
Silver Key-Less Antique Pocket Watch

Silver Key-Less Antique Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This lovely 42mm Diameter Silver Engine turned case Pocket Watch is working and it is ticking well

Category

Early 1900s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket / Stop Watch
Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket / Stop Watch

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket / Stop Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This Charming Antique Silver pocket watch with a stop watch mechanism is working and it is ticking

Category

1880s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Enamel Inlaid Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Antique Victorian Enamel Inlaid Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Antique Victorian Enamel Inlaid Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Beautiful Enamel Inlaid Key-wind Pocket Watch. This antique stunning enamel inlaid dial

Category

1880s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Silver Victorian Period Key-Wind Ladies Pocket Watch
Silver Victorian Period Key-Wind Ladies Pocket Watch

Silver Victorian Period Key-Wind Ladies Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This small and beautiful antique Victorian period with its pink enamel dial pocket watch is in good

Category

1880s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Baume Geneve Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Key-Wind Baume Geneve Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Key-Wind Baume Geneve Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful silver & gold engraved dial pocket watch is working and it is ticking well. The

Category

1880s Antique Watch Keys

Key-Less 51mm Antique Silver Omega Pocket Watch
Key-Less 51mm Antique Silver Omega Pocket Watch

Key-Less 51mm Antique Silver Omega Pocket Watch

By Omega

Located in Carlisle, GB

This good quality 51mm watch is working and it is ticking well. Some signs of gentle used, tiny

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver LA FIDELE, GENEVE Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Antique Silver LA FIDELE, GENEVE Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Antique Silver LA FIDELE, GENEVE Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver LA FIDELE, GENEVE key-wind Pocket Watch. This beautiful watch is working and

Category

1880s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Antique Key-Wind Ladies Pocket Watch
18 Karat Gold Antique Key-Wind Ladies Pocket Watch

18 Karat Gold Antique Key-Wind Ladies Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique key-wind Gold Pocket Watch is in good working condition and it is ticking

Category

1880s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

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

Small Antique Victorian Key-Wind Silver Fob / Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Victorian Silver pocket/ fob watch This beauty little watch is in good Working condition

Category

1880s Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch Signed KENDAL & DENT
Antique Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch Signed KENDAL & DENT

Antique Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch Signed KENDAL & DENT

Located in Carlisle, GB

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

Category

1880s British Antique Watch Keys

Materials

Silver

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Watch Keys", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.