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Antique Kendrick & Davis K&D Inverto Staking Jewelry Watch Tool Set
Located in Norwalk, CT
A very unusual Jewelry and watchmakers tool, makes for a great curiosity item for the shelf!
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Early 20th Century American Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique Kendrick & Davis K&D Inverto Staking Jewelry Watch Tool Set
Antique Kendrick & Davis K&D Inverto Staking Jewelry Watch Tool Set

Antique Kendrick & Davis K&D Inverto Staking Jewelry Watch Tool Set

$680 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.5 in W 9 in D 7 in
19th Century Folk Art Wooden and Brass Pocket Watch Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
small drawer used for watch tools, chain, or personal ephemera. Drawer is 2.5" x 2.5" x 2". Watch in
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Wooden and Brass Pocket Watch Holder
19th Century Folk Art Wooden and Brass Pocket Watch Holder

19th Century Folk Art Wooden and Brass Pocket Watch Holder

$950
H 10.5 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock
By John Nicholl
Located in New York, NY
large clocks, 1 mantle clock, 1 Box of watch hands, 1 silver watch, 1 Tool case and contents, Lot of
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Antique John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock
John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

$12,260
H 92.5 in W 28 in D 9.5 in
Antique Watchmaker's Cabinet, English, Tabletop Work Chest, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
drawers useful for watch parts and tools respectively Each dressed with an inset, brass-lined lock
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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique Watchmaker's Cabinet, English, Tabletop Work Chest, Victorian, C.1860
Antique Watchmaker's Cabinet, English, Tabletop Work Chest, Victorian, C.1860

Antique Watchmaker's Cabinet, English, Tabletop Work Chest, Victorian, C.1860

$2,418
H 12.8 in W 21.26 in D 12.8 in

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Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega
Located in London, GB
industry began to boom in the 19th Century, pocket watches became the must-have tool for everyday people
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Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

Antique Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega
Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega

Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega

H 1.97 in W 1.97 in Dm 1.97 in
22ct Gold Pair-Cased Repousse Pocket Watch, John Wyke, Watchmaker, 1753
Located in London, GB
dial has a very slight hairline showing. John Wyke's company made watches, hand tools, lathes, gear
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1750s English George II Antique Watch Tools

Materials

22k Gold

Antique 22ct Gold Pair-Cased Repousse Pocket Watch, John Wyke, Watchmaker, 1753
22ct Gold Pair-Cased Repousse Pocket Watch, John Wyke, Watchmaker, 1753

22ct Gold Pair-Cased Repousse Pocket Watch, John Wyke, Watchmaker, 1753

H 2.37 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.97 in
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
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19th Century Victorian Antique Watch Tools

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wièse Watch Key Pendant
Wièse Watch Key Pendant

Wièse Watch Key Pendant

Edwardian Citrine Watch Key Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
watch key; a tool used as a mechanical winder on any spring driven device during the period. This
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Edwardian Citrine Watch Key Pendant Necklace

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19th Century Mahogany Wood Long Case Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century William Fullerton mahogany wood case long case clock. The case clock is in good antique condition with visible wear appropriate consistent with age / use. The clock ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Wood Long Case Clock
19th Century Mahogany Wood Long Case Clock

19th Century Mahogany Wood Long Case Clock

$5,516 Sale Price
20% Off
H 88 in W 18 in D 9 in
Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian Regency period tall case 8 day inlaid mahogany grandfather clock with a rocking figure of Old Father Time, by Andrew Rich of Bridgwater Somerset, circa 1820. ...
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1820s English Georgian Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820

Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820

$3,995
H 92 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Seth Thomas long case clock, circa first half 19th century. Features an American poplar case in Early American styling with an open pediment, columns around a glass face,...
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Early 19th Century American Colonial Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Poplar

Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock

$1,350 Sale Price
25% Off
H 94 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in
American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820
By Silas Hoadley
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany one day tall case clock with the original brass ball finials resting on three carved upper capitals, decorative intertwined fret work, arched hood with bras...
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1820s American Federal Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820
American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820

American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820

$15,000
H 91.75 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
19th Century English Cased Drawing Set Length of Longest Tool
Located in Buchanan, MI
An 19th century English cased drawing set length of longest tool. Measures: 6 1/4 inches.
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19th Century English Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Cased Drawing Set Length of Longest Tool
19th Century English Cased Drawing Set Length of Longest Tool

19th Century English Cased Drawing Set Length of Longest Tool

$1,200
H 2 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 94.5" Tall X 21" Wide X 10" Deep This gorgeous tall case clock was made by Herbert Blo...
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Brass

Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock

$6,360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 94.5 in W 21 in D 10 in
Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson & Capper
By Thompson & Capper
Located in New Orleans, LA
An invaluable addition to the 19th century home, this domestic medicine chest contained nearly everything needed to nurse a member of the household back to health. Made by the firm o...
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19th Century English Other Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Brass

Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson & Capper
Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson & Capper

Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson & Capper

$18,500
H 8.25 in W 15.75 in D 12.25 in
New England Tall Case Clock, Wooden Works by Riley Whiting, ca 1819-1835
Located in York County, PA
Exuberantly painted, New England tall case clock in dark umber, red, & chrome yellow decoration, with wooden works by riley whiting, Plymouth, Connecticut, ca 1819-1835 This wonde...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Wood

New England Tall Case Clock, Wooden Works by Riley Whiting, ca 1819-1835
New England Tall Case Clock, Wooden Works by Riley Whiting, ca 1819-1835

New England Tall Case Clock, Wooden Works by Riley Whiting, ca 1819-1835

$23,500
H 89.5 in W 17.25 in D 9.75 in
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany with Pierced Crest, Brass Finials & Painted Face, Signed “Jere Fellows Kinsington” early 19th Century
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19th Century Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Brass

American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany

American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany

$6,450
H 92.5 in W 19 in D 8.5 in
Georgian Walnut Tall Case Clock by Thomas Smith of Norwich
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 8 day tall case clock by Thomas Smith of Norwich, the three original giltwood urn finials over arched hood having molded cornice, the brass dial with engraved boss reading "Tho’...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Brass

Georgian Walnut Tall Case Clock by Thomas Smith of Norwich
Georgian Walnut Tall Case Clock by Thomas Smith of Norwich

Georgian Walnut Tall Case Clock by Thomas Smith of Norwich

$9,500
H 96 in W 19.25 in D 10.5 in
Isaac Pearson Reading PA Walnut Tall Clock with Rare Jacob Kunsman Case, C 1845
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid Empire walnut veneered tall clock with swan’s neck split pediment crest with bullseye rosettes and three wooden ball & spire finials surmounting an arched front glass door...
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1840s American Empire Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Metal

Isaac Pearson Reading PA Walnut Tall Clock with Rare Jacob Kunsman Case, C 1845
Isaac Pearson Reading PA Walnut Tall Clock with Rare Jacob Kunsman Case, C 1845

Isaac Pearson Reading PA Walnut Tall Clock with Rare Jacob Kunsman Case, C 1845

$9,800
H 99.5 in W 20 in D 11.25 in
Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set
Located in Norwalk, CT
Salmon Bros London, A beautiful cased instrument for measuring the sight to determine the need for glasses.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Glass

Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set
Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set

Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set

$2,750 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3 in W 16 in D 13.75 in
Early 19th Century Tall Case Clock by James Hogg, circa 1820
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century tall case clock by James Hogg, from village of Gifford near Edinborough, circa 1820, with fine mahogany case, brass finial on swan neck pediment, tombstone glazed ...
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1820s Scottish Regency Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Tall Case Clock by James Hogg, circa 1820
Early 19th Century Tall Case Clock by James Hogg, circa 1820

Early 19th Century Tall Case Clock by James Hogg, circa 1820

$8,800
H 87 in W 20.13 in D 9.75 in
19th Century Watchmaker's Precision Tool
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a wonderful piece of 19th century historical memorabilia.
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19th Century European Antique Watch Tools

19th Century Watchmaker's Precision Tool
19th Century Watchmaker's Precision Tool

19th Century Watchmaker's Precision Tool

$1,950
H 10.75 in W 22.75 in D 11.75 in
18th Century Painted Dial Mahogany Long Case Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An imposing 18th century eight day long case clock by Simister of Birmingham. The amazing mahogany case has a flame mahogany veneered door and the large reeded columns with ormolu mo...
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Late 18th Century Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Painted Dial Mahogany Long Case Clock
18th Century Painted Dial Mahogany Long Case Clock

18th Century Painted Dial Mahogany Long Case Clock

$5,146
H 96.46 in W 25.2 in D 10.63 in
American Federal Grain Painted and Stenciled Tall Clock by Rufus Cole
Located in Essex, MA
A Rare and Complete American Federal Tall Case Clock. Riley Whiting Wooden Works, original. A Rufus Cole Grain-Painted and Stenciled Case. Signed R. Cole Painter. Circa 1820-25 ...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Pine

American Federal Grain Painted and Stenciled Tall Clock by Rufus Cole
American Federal Grain Painted and Stenciled Tall Clock by Rufus Cole

American Federal Grain Painted and Stenciled Tall Clock by Rufus Cole

$18,500
H 88.5 in W 17 in D 10.5 in
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Antique Watch Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique watch tools available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, enamel and 15k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of antique watch tools bearing Art Nouveau or Victorian hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Longines and Omega are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 2 pearl versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of bead and cabochon can be found today on these pages. Most of our antique watch tools for sale are for men, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much are Antique Watch Tools?

On average, antique watch tools at 1stDibs sell for $3,200, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $43,435 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Watch Tools
  • What makes a watch antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How does an antique watch fob work?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • At what age is a watch considered antique?
    1 Answer
    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.

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