Fusee Pocket Watch
Verge Fusee Enamel Dial Keywind Porcelain Painted Back Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT
This Gold Fusee Pendant watch is in remarkable condition. The enamel dial shows no
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Antique Early 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch
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20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Verge Fusee Day Date Centre Seconds, Intricate Enamel 58mm Pocket Watch
Located in Mumbai, IN
The French Verge Fusee Calendar Centre Seconds Pocket Watch is a luxurious timepiece with a
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Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel
John Forrest Of London Maker To The Admiralty Pocket Watch 54mm Fusee
Located in Mumbai, IN
This vintage John Forrest London pocket watch was manufactured in the late 19th century in the
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Antique 1890s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Evans Shrewsbury 1763-1856 Sterling Pair Cases Fusee Demi Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
A hunter pocket watch made by Rich Evans Shrewsbury and Robert Causer.
Very fine half hunter pair
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Antique Late 18th Century English Early Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 3.01 in W 1 in Dm 2.28 in
Bourquin Geneve Sterling Silver Enamel Dial Verge Fusee Small Pocket Watch, 1840
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bourguin Geneve
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Antique 18th Century George III Verge Fusee London Pocket Watch 47mm With Case
Located in Mumbai, IN
An antique 18th Century George III pocket watch featuring a Verge escapement type and a Fusee
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Antique 1810s British George III Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Fusee Chain Drive 1800's John Moncas 18k Tri Color Gold Dial Pocket Watch
Located in Stamford, CT
Open face John Moncas Liverpool 18k gold pocket watch. circa 1810-1840 with solid gold tri color
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Antique Early 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
S. Smith And Son. A Gold Keyless Lever Fusee Up & Down Free Sprung Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Pocket Watch C1919.
Dial: The beautiful cream coloured Willis dial signed S. Smith & Son Ltd Trafalgar
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20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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Antique Silver Fusee Pocket Watch Signed Ashdown & Barlette, Maidstone
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Fusee Pocket Watch Signed Ashdown & Barlette, Maidstone.
This beautiful key-wind
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Antique 1860s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Benjamin Gurden 1690’s London Shell Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
Beautiful and intricately crafted verge fusee pocket watch in yellow metal featuring a diamond cap
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English Pocket Watches
Early Verge Fusee Pocket Watch Signed John Scott, Gloucester Street, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare Early Verge Fusee Pocket Watch Signed John Scott, Gloucester Street, London.
Condition
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Antique Early 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Base Metal
18 Karat Swiss Gold Blue Enamel Tri Colour Fusee Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful handmade fusee movement 18-karat tri-color gold blue enamel verge pocket watch is in
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Antique 1780s French Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Rare and Early Tri-Color Gold Small Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This early Verge Fusee Gold small pocket watch is Not working. The spring is broken. The balance
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Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Early Silver English Lever Fusee Pocket Watch Signed Charles Reeves, Hereford
Located in Carlisle, GB
This charming good quality watch is working and it is ticking well. Visible signs of gentle wearing
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Antique 1870s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Rare and Early English Silver Pair of Cased Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Early 19th century silver pair cased verge pocket watch, London 1821, the fusee movement signed
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Antique 1820s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Solid 18 Karat Gold Verge Fusee Pocket Watch, Joseph Johnson, circa 1820-1830
Located in Rome, IT
. The Verge Fusee movmente key wound and set. Movement and case nr. 5757. Working order. Diameter 48 mm
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Antique Mid-19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
18k Tri-Colour Gold Rare and Earlyverge Fusee Pocket Watch Signed Lenoir a Paris
Located in Carlisle, GB
This stunning and rare early verge Fusee Paris 40mm diameter (excluding crown) pocket watch is in
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Antique 1790s French Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Early rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch.
This beautiful
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Antique 1860s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Small Victorian Silver Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Small Victorian silver fusee lever pocket watch, Birmingham 1878, signed P. Blackford, Lynton, no
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Antique 1870s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
English Lever Fusee Silver Pocket Watch, circa 1866
Located in Carlisle, GB
Victorian silver fusee lever pocket watch, London 1866, unsigned movement, no. 2827 with engraved
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Antique 1860s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Early and Rare Verge Fusee 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Beautiful Early Verge Fusee 39mm case diameter (excluding crown) gold pocket watch is working
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Antique 1860s Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel
Antique 18k Gold Verge Fusee Full Hunter Pocket Watch – London 1807
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Antique 18k Gold Verge Fusee Full Hunter Pocket Watch – London 1807
A fine and early example of
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Early Verge Fusee Repousse Silver Pocket Watch by Thomas Lambford, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
Early Verge Fusee Repousse Silver Pocket Watch By Thomas Lambford, London c.1768.
This 51mm
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Antique 1760s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Rare Early Verge Fusee London Maker Half Hunter Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare Early Verge Fusee Silver Half Hunter Cased London Maker Pocket Watch.
This watch is in good
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Early English Lever Fusee Silver Full Hunter Engine Turned Case Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Charming 51mm diameter good quality English Lever Fusee Silver Pocket watch is working and it
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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Early English Lever Fusee Silver Full Hunter Engine Turned Case Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Charming and good quality English Lever Fusee Silver Pocket watch is working and it is ticking
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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Early Verge, Fusee, Red Enamel Pocket Watch Signed Philipe Terrot, A Geneve
Located in Carlisle, GB
An Early Verge ,Fusee, Red Enamel Gold Pocket Watch Signed Philipe Terrot, A Geneve.
This
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
An Early Verge Fusee Enamel Pocket Watch Signed Van.Den.Bruel A Lille
Located in Carlisle, GB
An Early Rare Verge Fusee Enamel Pocket Watch Signed VAN.DEN.BRUEL A LILLE.
This Beautiful 51mm
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Rare & Early Verge Fusee 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Pocket Watch by Mallet a Paris
Located in Carlisle, GB
placed at 2 o'clock and elaborate hands. This superb tri-color gold verge fuse pocket watch is dated
Category
Antique 1860s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
W 4.978 in D 1.879 in L 6.593 in
Early English Silver Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
19th century silver pair cased verge pocket watch, the fusee movement signed Henry Fogden
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Antique 1840s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
David Taylor Yellow Gold Marked Fusee Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: 52mm X 52mm
CIRCA: 1830
MOVEMENT
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Pocket Watches
William Wood A Rare Masonic Skeleton Keywind Pocket Watch C1862
Located in Mayfair, London, London
William Wood. A Rare Masonic Skeleton Keywind Fusee Pocket Watch With Royal Provinance C1862
Dial
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Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, Fusee Movement
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique sterling silver cased pocket watch.
A Swiss Fusee movement, it is a well made
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Massive Full Hunter Yellow Gold Keywind Fusee Railway Timepiece Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Massive 55mm Full Hunter 18kt Yellow Gold Keywind Fusee Railway Timepiece of Historical interest
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Antique 18th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gabriel. A Very Rare Gold Karrusel Keyless Fusee Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1901
Located in Mayfair, London, London
watch is one of the finest pocket watches ever produced by an English watchmaker.
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20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Rotherham & Sons Gold Half Hunter Power Reserve Pocket Watch C1900s
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hunter Power Reserve Keyless Fusee Lever Free Sprung Pocket Watch
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20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Cragg. A Rare Heavy Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1850
Located in Mayfair, London, London
John Cragg. A Rare and Important Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Cabriolet Keywind Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Allen Walker. A Rare Gold Repousse Triple Cased Verge Pocket Watch C1785
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Allen Walker. A Rare Gold Repousse Triple Cased Keywind Fusee Verge Pocket Watch C1785
Dial: The
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Antique 18th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Neuchtel 1780 Verge & Fusee Pocket Watch with Enamel Portraits Pendant 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Fusee pocket watch pendant made by A. Neuchtel.
Beautiful verge and fusee antique jeweled watch
Category
Antique 1780s Swiss Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, ...
RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH GILT WATCH COCK NECKLACE AND BRACELET c1770
Located in New York, NY
verge pocket watches dating to the 1700s to 1800s.
Each watch cock is fabulously hand pierced and hand
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Silver Gilt English Lever Fusee Pocket Watch by Frodsham, London for Spares/Repa
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Gilt English Lever Fusee Pocket Watch By Frodsham, London c.1840
This Watch is Not
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Antique 1840s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Late 18th Century Silver Pear Shaped Repousse Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
Located in London, Nottinghill
A pear shaped silver repousse verge fusee cased pocket watch, circa 1780. The watch is key wound
Category
Antique 1780s Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
H 6.59 in W 5.215 in D 2.423 in
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
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
English Fusee Silver Pocket Watch by Sambrooks, Sheffield for Spares or Repair
Located in Carlisle, GB
An English Fusee Silver Pocket Watch By Sambrooks, Sheffield For Spares Or Repair.This heavy
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pair Case Pocket Watch by Thomas Maston, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
Early rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch Signed Thomas Maston, London.
This watch is working and
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Antique 1780s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Early Verge English Fusee Pocket Watch Signed Richard Smith, Newport, circa 1730
Located in Carlisle, GB
An Early Verge English Fusee Pocket Watch Signed Richard Smith, Newport c.1730.
This silver pair
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Antique 1730s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Early Full Hunter Engine Turned Case Silver Fusee Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Full Hunter Silver Fusee Pocket Watch with chain
This good quality 45mm diameter watch
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Antique 1870s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
18 Karat Gold English Fusee Pocket Watch Signed Headworth, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
An 18K Gold English Fusee Antique Pocket / Fob Watch.
This beautiful Ladies pocket watch is
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Antique Late 19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Early Verge Fusee Pair Cased Pocket Watch Signed G. Graham, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
An Early Verge Fusee Pocket Watch Signed G. Graham, London
This Antique watch is in good
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Antique 1780s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 18 Karat Multi-Color Yellow Gold Turquoise Amethyst Pocket Watch
Located in New york, NY
Beautiful French fusee pocket watch from late XVIII-very beginning of XIX century, 1790-1800s
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Antique 1790s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare and Early Verge Fusee Antique Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare and early Verge Fusee Antique Silver Pocket Watch.
This watch is working and ticking very
Category
Antique 1790s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Heavy English Lever Fusee Silver Engine Turned Case Pocket Watch, circa 1866
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 58mm watch diameter antique silver key-wind pocket watch is in good working
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Antique 1860s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Marine Decimal Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique rare Silver Marine Decimal Chronograph Pocket Watch.
A good quality silver English fusee
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
By Breguet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch. Case in fair condition. Watch not working.
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Antique 1890s French Pocket Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Full Size
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1879
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm
MOVEMENT / CALIB...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham.
Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the ...
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,188 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
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 Case...
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Exceptional 1920's Czech Egyptian Revival Jeweled Mesh Purse
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, large 1920's Czech Jeweled Mesh Purse of the largest scale and finest quality relined by famed, Art Bag of Madison Ave. NY. Jeweled frame with faux lapis pate de verre mol...
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1920s Czech Evening Bags and Minaudières
A pair of late 19th century diamond-set bow earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century diamond-set bow earrings, each bow set with twenty-one small old mine-cut diamonds, each suspending a detachable early Victorian drop with two old-cut dia...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Pocket Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Pocket watch in gilded metal.
Height: 6.80 centimeters.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Cartier Paris Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Cartier Paris 24-Karat Gold-Plated Art Deco Travel Mechanical Desk Clock with Alarm.
This rare, vintage Cartier 24-karat gold-plated and lapis lazuli quartz travel or desk cl...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate
On Hold
$3,850
H 3.25 in W 3 in D 2.5 in Dm 3 in L 3.25 in
Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
By Paul Ditisheim
Located in Narberth, PA
Paul Ditisheim was a famous Swiss watchmaker, inventor and industrialist. Born in 1868 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the historic birthplace of the watch-making industry, he was born into th...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Made 1920's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Jewelers
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Opened Faced
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 50mm
MOVEME...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Roman Numerals outer minute track and an early tacho...
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored Engraving on Both Sides
Black Arabic Nume...
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20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Necklace, 10.25 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co., this enchanting necklace is a rare and unique masterpiece of early 20th-century American jewelry design. Delicately handcrafted, the one-of-a-...
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Antique 19th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Organza Ruffled Dress with Bow, SS 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This silk organza dress features a fitted, sleeveless silhouette with a deep V-neckline and an asymmetrical hemline. It showcases vibrant tie-dye colors in red, pink, and orange with...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
$13,770
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US8
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses"
Museum worthy Collectors Piece
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Pearl Pendant Necklace Victorian, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary museum quality Edwardian - Victorian Pendant Necklace with 21 Old European Cut Diamonds of incredible G color totaling 1.1 Carat. The brilliantly white diam...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
$5,000
H 1.88 in W 0.75 in L 14 in
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Fusee Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the fusee pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Enamel, Silver and Gold. You’re likely to find the perfect fusee pocket watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 19th Century. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a fusee pocket watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.
How Much is a Fusee Pocket Watch?
On average, a fusee pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $2,530, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $13,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Pocket-watches for You
Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.
The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)
At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.
In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.
By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.
Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.
Questions About Fusee Pocket Watch
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your pocket watch is valuable, consult a licensed appraiser. Choose one with experience appraising antique and vintage timepieces. Having your pocket watch evaluated by a knowledgeable professional is the only way to be certain of its value. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the year of a pocket watch is to identify and look up the serial number. Pocket watch serial numbers can be located inside the watch once you remove or open the back cover of the watch. Shop a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a Fusee pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A fusee pocket watch — named for the French word fusée — is an antique type of watch with a crescent pulley and a curved groove around it that is wound with a cord or chain. The chain is attached to the mainspring barrel. Find a range of vintage fusee pocket watches on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch pocket is called by a number of names. You will sometimes see people refer to it simply as a watch pocket. Other names include a coin pocket or a fob pocket. Find a variety of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The way to speed up your pocket watch depends on the specific model of timepiece that you have. To avoid damage, take it to a watch repair shop with experience repairing pocket watches to make adjustments. You'll find a selection of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a hunter pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A hunter pocket watch is a pocket watch with a metal case that has a spring hinged lid to cover the watch face and protect it from damage.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024The most highly sought-after pocket watch will vary over time as trends in collecting do come and go. However, some pocket watches remain consistently popular among collectors. These timepieces include dress watches, such as those crafted by Elgin, Audemars Piguet and Patek Phillippe; railroad pocket watches produced by makers like Illinois and Hamilton; and military timepieces manufactured by Rolex and Omega. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of pocket watches.
- What is the best pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best pocket watch is a matter of preference. The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth. Brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet are internationally renowned makers of pocket watches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches.
- What is a pocket watch fob?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch fob refers to the chain or ribbon to which a pocket watch is attached. Its purpose was to make the watch more readily accessible to the wearer. You’ll find a variety of pocket watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How do I store pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you store pocket watches is largely a matter of personal preference. Generally, you should keep them in a storage container designed specifically for stowing delicate items, such as a velvet-lined jewelry box, a watch box or on a watch stand. Shop a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a railroad pocket watch, first determine how you set and wind it. Most pocket watches have winding knobs, but railroad-grade timepieces were all made to be lever-set. To wind and set them, it's necessary to remove the bezel, so if your pocket watch has a winding knob, it's unlikely to be railroad-grade. There were also regulations concerning the numbers. All railroad-grade watches will have large black hour markers in Arabic, not Roman, numerals. Maker's markings may also provide a clue. Some well-known makers of railroad-grade pocket watches include Elgin, Hamilton, Waltham and E. Howard. For an expert opinion on your timepiece, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of railroad pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The easiest way to identify your Elgin pocket watch is to enter the serial number into an authoritative online database. To find the serial number, open the timepiece and look at the inner movement. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Elgin pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To open an Illinois pocket watch, take it to a watch repair shop or a jeweler. Experts advise against attempting to open pocket watches on your own because doing so without the proper tools can damage the timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Illinois pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, pocket watches can be a good investment. However, many factors can influence the value of a pocket watch, including the brand, the style and the mechanism that powers it. Also, how well you maintain and care for the watch impacts what it is worth. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, pocket watches can be worth something. A pocket watch's value depends on its age, rarity, and brand. The watch's brand name is the main factor in determining price.
- Who makes Elgin pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024The answer to who makes Elgin pocket watches is a little complicated. In 1968, the Elgin National Watch Company closed and stopped producing its watches. However, the owners opted to license the Elgin name to other companies, allowing them to make their own watches that bear the brand’s name. The license changed hands a few times and, as of 2024, was the property of MZ Berger Inc. This company manufactures and sells Elgin pocket watches and wristwatches in China. These timepieces feature Japanese-made movements and bear little resemblance to the original pocket watches produced by Elgin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Elgin watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Rockford pocket watches were made in Rockford, Illinois. The company opened in 1874 and produced pocket watches that quickly became known for their elaborate dials. In 1915, the Rockford Watch Company ceased operations due to financial problems. Shop an assortment of Rockford Watch Company pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Full hunter pocket watches are a popular choice for those nostalgic for timepieces of years past. The solid outer case of this type of watch, which often features intricate designs, needs to be opened in order to reveal the watch’s face. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a key wind pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
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