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Elgin Gold Filled & Enamel Inlayed Art Deco Watch circa 1920's
Elgin Gold Filled & Enamel Inlayed Art Deco Watch circa 1920's

Elgin Gold Filled & Enamel Inlayed Art Deco Watch circa 1920's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The kiln fired enamel inlay is perfect and the case shows very little wear for its age, nearly 100 years old.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial

Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Octagon 43mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / 12 Size DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel Signed Montgomery Brother...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Elgin 14K Gold Keystone Hunter Case Pocket Watch Diamond Butterfly
Antique Elgin 14K Gold Keystone Hunter Case Pocket Watch Diamond Butterfly

Antique Elgin 14K Gold Keystone Hunter Case Pocket Watch Diamond Butterfly

By Elgin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This watch works well for someone looking for an antique 14k gold Elgin pocket watch or a convertible pocket watch pendant with diamonds and enamel.

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact
Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact

Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact

By Elgin American Mfg Co.

Located in Red Lion, PA

Beautiful Art Deco Circular Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact, Emerald Green and Black Enamel, c. 1920s This exquisite Art Deco Elgin American ladies makeup compact ...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Elgin for Shreve & Co. San Francisco Enamel Dial Wristwatch, 1910
Elgin for Shreve & Co. San Francisco Enamel Dial Wristwatch, 1910

Elgin for Shreve & Co. San Francisco Enamel Dial Wristwatch, 1910

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company movement made For Shreve & Co San Francisco STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1910 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal

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Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, c1933, Newly Serviced.
Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, c1933, Newly Serviced.

Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, c1933, Newly Serviced.

By Elgin

Located in Westward ho, GB

Made by the US watchmakers company Elgin with serial number dating it to 1933, 89 years old!.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Other

Heavy 14 Karat Gold Full Engraved Full Hunter Case Elgin Antique Pocket Watch
Heavy 14 Karat Gold Full Engraved Full Hunter Case Elgin Antique Pocket Watch

Heavy 14 Karat Gold Full Engraved Full Hunter Case Elgin Antique Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Carlisle, GB

A Heavy 14K Gold Fully Engraved Case Full Hunter Elgin Antique Pocket Watch. This beautiful watch is in good working condition and it is running well. visible signs of ageing and w...

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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Antique Screw Back Gold-Plated Pocket Watch Signed Elgin Nat’l Watch Co. USA
Antique Screw Back Gold-Plated Pocket Watch Signed Elgin Nat’l Watch Co. USA

Antique Screw Back Gold-Plated Pocket Watch Signed Elgin Nat’l Watch Co. USA

By Elgin

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique ScrewbackGold Plated Pocket Watch Signed Elgin Nat’l Watch Co. U. S. A. This beautiful 55mm diameter keyless hand winding gold plated pocket watch is in good working cond...

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Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Elgin 571 BW Pocket Watch
Elgin 571 BW Pocket Watch

Elgin 571 BW Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

Steel case ( 50 mm ). White enamel Elgin double sunk Montgomery dial, features ornate black Arabic hour numerals and block minute numerals.

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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1906
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1906

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1906

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

This is a classic American Open Faced Pocket Watch with a flawless enamel dial. Elgin was one of America's premier watch factories producing all grades of wrist and pocket watches.

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Enamel Lady and The Tiger mechanical Wristwatch, 1920s
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Enamel Lady and The Tiger mechanical Wristwatch, 1920s

Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Enamel Lady and The Tiger mechanical Wristwatch, 1920s

By Lucien Lelong

Located in New York, NY

Famed 14K gold Elgin enamel wristwatch, circa 1920, titled 'The Lady and the Tiger', depicts a roaring tiger on one side and a 1920s flapper girl on the other.This watch was styled ...

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Vintage 1920s American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Lady's White Gold and Enamel Art Deco Wristwatch
Elgin Lady's White Gold and Enamel Art Deco Wristwatch

Elgin Lady's White Gold and Enamel Art Deco Wristwatch

By Elgin

Located in New York, NY

This stunning watch features a 14k white gold rectangular case set with blue and black enamel Art Deco geometric detail accented with two european cut diamonds. It also has Art Deco ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Elgin Sterling Silver Enamel Cushion Shaped Military Style Wristwatch, c1925
Elgin Sterling Silver Enamel Cushion Shaped Military Style Wristwatch, c1925

Elgin Sterling Silver Enamel Cushion Shaped Military Style Wristwatch, c1925

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA: 1925 DIMENSIONS: 37mm X 31mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...

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Vintage 1920s American Wrist Watches

Elgin White Gold Filled and Enamel Art Deco Ladies Watch from 1928
Elgin White Gold Filled and Enamel Art Deco Ladies Watch from 1928

Elgin White Gold Filled and Enamel Art Deco Ladies Watch from 1928

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled / Kiln Fired Enamel Inlay CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 28mm X 17mm MOVE...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch From 1891 with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch From 1891 with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch From 1891 with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case / Hand Engraved METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1891 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm Diameter MOVEMEN...

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Antique 1890s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced, c1933
Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced, c1933

Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced, c1933

By Elgin Clocks

Located in Devon, England

Made by the US watchmakers company Elgin with serial number dating it to 1933, 92 years old!.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Mint Green Chrome Elgin American Ladies Compact Mirror Makeup on Chain
Art Deco Mint Green Chrome Elgin American Ladies Compact Mirror Makeup on Chain

Art Deco Mint Green Chrome Elgin American Ladies Compact Mirror Makeup on Chain

By Elgin American Mfg Co.

Located in Red Lion, PA

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with only minor enamel loss consistent with age. Comparable makers of the era include Stratton, Evans, Volupte, Henriette, Richard Hudnut, an...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

ELGIN c.1925 Parisienne Lady & Tiger Art Deco Enamel Manual Bracelet Watch
ELGIN c.1925 Parisienne Lady & Tiger Art Deco Enamel Manual Bracelet Watch

ELGIN c.1925 Parisienne Lady & Tiger Art Deco Enamel Manual Bracelet Watch

By Lucien Lelong

Located in Thiensville, WI

Hinged case believed to be solid 14 kt white gold with inlaid black, gold, and orange colored enamel. Orange colored enamel tiger and women's profile with gold enamel Art Deco design...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Elgin "Lady and the Tiger" 14K WG Polychrome Enamel
Elgin "Lady and the Tiger" 14K WG Polychrome Enamel

Elgin "Lady and the Tiger" 14K WG Polychrome Enamel

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elgin "Lady & the Tiger" 14K WG circa 1929 with engraved case sides and brilliant polychrome enamel scene above and below dial depicting classic literature theme.

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Elgin White Gold Presentation Wristwatch with Enamel Bezel and Hinged Lugs
Elgin White Gold Presentation Wristwatch with Enamel Bezel and Hinged Lugs

Elgin White Gold Presentation Wristwatch with Enamel Bezel and Hinged Lugs

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elgin 14K white gold wristwatch with enamel bezel and hinged lugs, circa 1929.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Rare Art Deco Elgin Watch Presentation Model with Blue Enamel
Rare Art Deco Elgin Watch Presentation Model with Blue Enamel

Rare Art Deco Elgin Watch Presentation Model with Blue Enamel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Original 14k gold Elgin watch with 14k rectangular hinged case and blue enamel hexagonal shaped bezel.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Clocks

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact by Elgin, circa 1930
Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact by Elgin, circa 1930

Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact by Elgin, circa 1930

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Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact by Elgin, circa 1930

Located in Westward ho, GB

For your consideration is this highly styled Art Deco cream enamel & chrome compact . Marked on the inside Elgin American and embossed on the powder pads is the word 'Elgina'.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Enamel, Other

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Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's Luminous Original Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's Luminous Original Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's Luminous Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 2...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including the Yellow Gold Cuvette (Dust Cover) Greek Key Pattern Blue...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Elegant 1940s Longines Wristwatch in 14k Yellow gold Rare Faceted Crystal
Elegant 1940s Longines Wristwatch in 14k Yellow gold Rare Faceted Crystal

Elegant 1940s Longines Wristwatch in 14k Yellow gold Rare Faceted Crystal

By Longines

Located in Wailea, HI

Offered here is a rare and elegant 1940s Longines wristwatch in solid 14k yellow gold, distinguished by its sharply faceted crystal—a standout design element that instantly elevates ...

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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain

By Elgin

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...

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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch 1940's
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch 1940's

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch 1940's

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm "Lug Tip to L...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch
Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch

Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch

By Omega

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Omega Ladies Bracelet Watch, 22 x 14 M.M. 14k Rose Gold Signed Omega 2 piece case, the case top is set with Fine color Rubies and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. 17 Jewel M...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1940's

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1940's

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 28mm MOVEMENT / CA...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

I.W.C. International Watch Company Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
I.W.C. International Watch Company Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1930s

I.W.C. International Watch Company Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1930s

By IWC

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / ...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Breitling Laederich Antique Pocket Watch 18k Gold Enamel
Breitling Laederich Antique Pocket Watch 18k Gold Enamel

Breitling Laederich Antique Pocket Watch 18k Gold Enamel

By Breitling

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An amazing Breitling Laederich antique pocket watch, circa late 1800s. The watch is made of 18k gold, features enamel. The watch is cased in a beautiful hunter case decorated with t...

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Antique 1870s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

18 Kt Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar Moon Phase Chrono Minute Repeater
18 Kt Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar Moon Phase Chrono Minute Repeater

18 Kt Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar Moon Phase Chrono Minute Repeater

Located in Antwerp, BE

18 Kt Pink Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar / Quantieme Moon Phase Chronograph Minute Repeater Weight : 138.1 Gram Extremely Solid & Heavy 18 Kt Pink Gold Hunter Case Pock...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...

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Vintage 1960s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Audemars Piguet 1970s Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical mid size Wrist Watch
Cartier Audemars Piguet 1970s Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical mid size Wrist Watch

Cartier Audemars Piguet 1970s Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical mid size Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970 Cartier classic Tank Wrist Watch, 20 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown. 20 Jewel, Audemars Piguet Manual wind, Nickle Lever movement. White Enamel Dia...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch with Box
Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch with Box

Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch with Box

By Omega

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Bold, all in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, this sleek Omega Men's Dress Wrist Watch evokes the revered elegance and style of its era. Circa mid 1960's, this retro Omega beauty has an Swiss a...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box

Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1910 Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 14k Rose Gold 53 M.M Demi Hunter with inside Gold dust cover, Gilt lever movement, Porcelain dial with Gold Hands. Signed Vacheron ...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Berlin, DE

Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Movement can be wound and works. Dial with hairline crack. Including certificate of authenticity.

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt. Art Deco Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, circa 1930's
Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt. Art Deco Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, circa 1930's

Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt. Art Deco Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, circa 1930's

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpels STYLE / REFERENCE: 1/2 Hunter Pocket Watch / Ultra Thin METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 54mm...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Elgin Enamel For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate elgin enamel for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, gold-filled and 14k gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a elgin enamel 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 elgin enamel over the years, but those made by Elgin, Waltham and Shreve & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. When shopping for a elgin enamel, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Elgin Enamel?

On average, a elgin enamel at 1stDibs sells for $1,366, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $5,531 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

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Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist

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