Antique Ball Watch
Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1920
By Ball Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ball Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced High Grade Railroad Pocket Watch
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique Pavé Set Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant Geneva Ball Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
The white enamel dial with blue and red Arabic numerals, bezel wind and hand setting, the rose cut diamonds set in spiralling lines, with rose-cut diamond pendant line.
Mechanical mo...
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1880s Swiss Victorian Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Rose Gold Crystal Ball Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
circa 1880-1890 Crystal ball watch with a 20-Inch-long solid rose gold chain with a swivel catch
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Ceramic Carlton Ware Pin Tray With Golf Scene.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
scene and gilt rim. The golf scene shows one golfer dressed in a red coat about to strike the ball
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1890s British Sporting Art Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Carlton Ware Golf Beaker
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
and gilt rim. The golf scene shows one golfer dressed in a red coat about to strike the ball watched
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Early 1900s British Sporting Art Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Ceramic
A Louis-Philippe Gilt-Bronze Charger
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
harvest. For water, a mermaid's family frolic. For air, cloudborne cherubs play ball watched over by an
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Bronze
Antique 1825 English Watch Key Pendant Malachite Ball Silver Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful watch key in the shape of an intense green malachite ball has been crafted in
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1820s British George V Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Malachite, Silver, Gilt Metal
Sagittarius Astrological 14k Gold Platinum Pearl Watch Chain Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Sagittarius astrological necklace features a platinum and 14k yellow gold watch chain with
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
$3,400 / set
H 1.13 in W 0.63 in L 14 in
Foley China Miniature Jug
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
in full backswing about to strike a ball. He is being watched by his caddy who is holding some golf
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Early 1900s British Sporting Art Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Ceramic
Golf Print, the Golfers by Charles Lees, St Andrews Golf Links, Royal & Ancient
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
, can be seen stood behind the two caddies smoking a cigarette watching the ball run straight for the
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Mid-19th Century British Sporting Art Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Paper, Wood
$8,785
H 34.45 in W 45.67 in D 1.19 in
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Small Antique Beautiful Enamel Pendant / Ball Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Small Antique Beautiful Enamel Pendant / Ball Watch.
This beautiful pre-owned pendant / ball
Category
1910s Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Platinum, Diamond and Blue Enamel Ball Watch
Located in London, GB
Swiss platinum and blue enamel ball watch with diamonds on a white gold chain.
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Silver Glass Ball Pocket Watch with Matching Silver Glass Chatelaine
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare Antique Silver glass ball pocket watch with matching Silver Glass chatelaine.
This
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1870s British Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Silver, Enamel
14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Red Enamel Mechanical Ladies Fob or Brooch Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 28mm diameter hand winding gold and diamond ladies brooch watch is in good
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Early 1900s French Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Extremely Large Edwardian 8 Day / 200 Hour Ball Clock with Roman Numerals
Located in London, GB
A very rare and extremely large Edwardian Ball / bullseye clock. Having an 8 day / 200 hour
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1910s British Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Ball Watch Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14K gold ball watch Necklace. 14" long.
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Ball Watch
Ball Watch Co. Pendulum Clock
Located in Culver City, CA
Ball Watch Co. wood case pendulum clock manufactured by Seth Thomas, Cleveland.
Ohio.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Wood, Glass
Late 19th Century French Blue Enamel and Rose Diamond Pendant Ball Watch
Located in New York, NY
An antique blue guilloché enamel ball pendant watch with star decoration and embellished with rose
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Victorian Blue Enamel Ball Pendant Watch Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue enamel ball watch necklace. Original blue enamel ball, circa 1890. Lever set on side. Winds by
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Late 19th Century Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Enamel, Silver
20th Century Enamel Silver Boule de Geneve Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
be attached with an antique snap hook, is ball-shaped and holds a watch with a white enamel back. The
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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 Ball Watch
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Collection of Early 20th Century Mercury Glass Witches’ Balls
Located in London, GB
practices involving objects for protecting the household. The word witch ball may be a corruption of watch
Category
1920s French Late Victorian Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Blown Glass
Collection of Early 20th Century Mercury Glass Witches Balls
Located in London, GB
objects for protecting the household. The word witch ball may be a corruption of watch ball because it was
Category
Early 1900s German Victorian Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Blown Glass
Golfing Picture, Dry Point Etching by John R. Barclay
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
golfer teeing up his golf ball. He is watched by his playing partner, a caddie is walking past in the
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Early 20th Century Scottish Sporting Art Antique Ball Watch
Golfing Picture, Dry Point Etching by John R. Barclay
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
golfer teeing up his golf ball. He is watched by his playing partner, a caddie is walking past in the
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Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Ball Watch
Wiltshaw & Robinson Carlton Ware Golf Match Striker
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
scene. It shows one golfer dressed in a red coat about to hit a golf ball watched by another player and
Category
Early 1900s British Sporting Art Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Lady's Sterling Silver and Enamel Ball-Form Pendant Watch circa 1925
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco lady's sterling silver and enamel ball-form pendant watch on a silver chain, circa 1925
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Pietra Dura Locket Pendant with Floral Design, circa 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
gunmetal link and ball watch chain, shown in the images, and available on 1st Dibs.
In one of our images
Category
1880s Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Agate, Onyx, Turquoise
French Sculpture " Porte-Montre"“Eagle wearing a watch”, bronze, Napoleon III
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
crystal ball watch with its beak.
Napoleon III or Second Empire style and period
This style is named
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Antique 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Ball Shaped Watch Fob or Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Etruscan Revival ball shaped charm
In 14 karat yellow gold.
With applied wirework
Category
Early 20th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Ball Watch
Materials
14k Gold
Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
unit. Mechanical pocket watch design ball clock, wind the winding knob for running the small clock
Category
Early 1900s Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Brass
"The Golfers" Engraved by Charles E. Wagstaffe, Antique Hand-Colored Print, 1850
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
figures gathered together to watch a two-ball foursome match pitting Sir David Baird and Sir Ralph
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Paper
H 38 in W 50 in D 3 in
Antique Enamel Pendant / Ball Watch Signed Didisheim Goldshmidt Fils & Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Enamel Pendant / Ball Watch .
This watch is not working but the balance is good and
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Enamel
Good Large Green Mercury Glass Witches Ball, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
with ball was called a ‘watch bottle’ designed to contain holy water supporting the folk tale relating
Category
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Mercury Glass
Early Gold Mercury Glass Witches Ball or Bottle, circa 1820-1850
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
century England with the ball was called a ‘watch bottle’ designed to contain holy water supporting the
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Mercury Glass
Mixed Group of Eight Victorian Mercury Glass Witches Balls, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
England the with ball was called a ‘watch bottle’ designed to contain holy water supporting the folk tale
Category
1890s English High Victorian Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Mercury Glass
Group of Five Victorian Silver Mercury Glass Witches Balls, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
England the with ball was called a ‘watch bottle’ designed to contain holy water supporting the folk tale
Category
Early 1900s English High Victorian Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Mercury Glass
Bucherer Gilt Silver and Enamel Ball Watch with Chain
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ball watch and chain by Bucherer. Gilt sterling silver. Lovely buttercup guilloche enamel
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Gold Plate
Wonderful Victorian Lion and Shield Watch Pin Brooch
Located in Lombard, IL
rendered with elaborate chasing and engraving. Reverse: c-catch (with maker's mark), ball hinge and watch
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ball Watch
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dramatic Art Nouveau Turn of the Century Chimera Brooch
Located in Lombard, IL
gold winged chimera (dragon, griffin). Reverse: c-catch, ball hinge, pin stem, watch hook all original
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Victorian 18 Karat Gold TW 2.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing pair of Victorian lever-back earrings. It is crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1860.
The piece features 2 old mine cut diamonds: 1.20ct and 1.30ct, G-H, P1. The gems hav...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Swallow Nest Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful, cute Austrian piece from the early 20th century. Birds carved from wood, polychrome painted, with glass eyes, nest-shaped, depicting naturalistic parents with three youn...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Wood, Paint
$560
H 5 in W 6 in D 3.63 in
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Austrian-Hungarian watch ring.
This is an extremely rare and unusual clock-ring, created in the early 20th century during the Austrian-Hungarian empire period, circa 1915. Th...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Berlin, DE
Glass and hour hand are missing.
Original case!
Age-related condition.
Including certificate of authenticity.
Category
20th Century Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Silver
Green Cigarett Box With Golf Ball
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Green Tin Golf Box.
A small golf cigarette tin with cedar wood lining interior, green grass textured finish, surmounted with a model of a mesh patterned gutty golf ball. Originally a...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Tin
Vintage Illinois Gold-Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Illinois gold-filled pocket watch.
Open face, Size 12, Model 117 jewel double roller mechanism, 3/4 plate.
Crown time set. Serial number 4067885, made in 1923.
Fancy Octagon case and...
Category
1920s Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Blue Enamel Pendant Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Blue Enamel Pendant Watch
Elegant vintage Tiffany & Co. pendant watch crafted in solid 18 karat gold with striking blue enamel detail. The enamel rema...
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1980s Antique Ball Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Golf Book, F.g. Tait, a Record, by J.l. Low
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Golf Book, F.G. Tait "A Record, Being His Life, Letters And Golfing Diary".
A very well produced first edition golf book, F.G. Tait "A Record, being his life, letters & golfing diary...
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Early 1900s British Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Paper
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition.
Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Foil
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Blue Tit Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
1920s Austrian Black Forest Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Wood, Paint
$180
H 4.25 in W 4.13 in D 2 in
Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the bezel. F...
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1920s Swiss Edwardian Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1630 Quartz Tank Obus, 1990's
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier
Model: Cartier Tank Obus 1630
Year: 1990’s
Serial Number: CC6xxxx
Reference: OT2238
Case: 25 x 25 mm 18K Yellow Gold Case. Shows signs of wear with slight polished ...
Category
1990s Swiss Antique Ball Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior.
Fits US size 4, EU 34; Miss...
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1990s French Antique Ball Watch
Jean-Louis Scherrer Ivory Silk Dress Haute Couture, 1993
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean-Louis Scherrer - (Made in France) Ivory silk dress with gold and pink big flower appliqués, sequinned embroideries, and colored stones. No size nor composition label, it fits a ...
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20th Century French Antique Ball Watch
Cute Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
1920s Austrian Black Forest Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Wood, Paint
$180
H 4.88 in W 4.25 in D 2.88 in
Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Glorious Art Deco feminine finery in 14 karat rose gold, this elegant vintage timepiece is adorned with .80 carats TW of Old Mine cut Rubies and .50 carats TW round faceted Diamonds....
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Antique Ball Watch
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
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Antique Ball Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact antique ball watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and Enamel, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for an antique ball watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique ball watch over the years, but those made by Cartier, Ball Watch Company and Bucherer are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An antique ball watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 7 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a ball cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and round cut alternatives. When shopping for an antique ball watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Antique Ball Watch?
Prices for an antique ball watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $613 and can go as high as $16,750, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,675.
Questions About Antique Ball Watch
- What are antique carpet balls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
- Are Ball watches Swiss-made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Yes, Ball watches are Swiss-made. Although the company was founded in the United States, it relocated to La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in the 20th century. Since then, Swiss artisans have done all the assembly and finishing work. Ball watches also feature Swiss movements and components. Some are made in-house, while others come from other Swiss makers, such as ETA. Explore a range of watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Ball watches a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Yes, Ball watches are a luxury brand. Founded in 1891 in Cleveland, Ohio, the company has a long tradition of expertly crafting watches intended to perform reliably in tough conditions. The watchmaker now has its headquarters in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, where it assembles and finishes its watches and produces some of its own movements and components. Ball is particularly well-known for introducing technologies that enhance the durability of its timepieces, such as a protective crown that reduces the risk of the face shattering due to impact. Compared to some other luxury makers, Ball offers its watches at more accessible prices, so some people consider the brand to be entry-level luxury. Explore an assortment of watches on 1stDibs.
- What makes a watch antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024What 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, 2022An 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, 2023At 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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