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Horse Pocket Watch

Antique Tavannes Watch Company Silver Keyless Open Face Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Tavannes Watch Company. A silver keyless lever, open face enamel pocket watch, C1920s. Dial: A
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
original Company. A rare and exquisite double-sided enameled hunter pocket watch made by the world
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Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Pocket watch, the case is round and engraved
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

John Cragg. A Rare Heavy Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1850
Located in London, GB
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

Antique French 18k Gold 3.25ctw Rose Cut Diamond Covered Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous, antique, French-made pocket watch pendant featuring a solid
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Antique 1870s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Key/Pendant, featuring Leda and the swan
Located in Braintree, GB
This exquisite Victorian pocket watch key/pendant is crafted from 18k yellow gold and adorned with
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Anker Silver Horse and Carriage Monarch Brooch/Watch with Marcasite, 1950's
Located in London, GB
This Anker Silver 1950's Horse and Carriage Monarch Brooch/Watch with Marcasite is a vintage piece
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
Located in Stamford, CT
Emile Peret, Locle, Swiss, 1865, hunting case. Minute repeating pocket watch with porcelain dial
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Antique Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Collar watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Lady's watch with manual winding. Dark
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chatelaine in Gold, Mid-19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
, matte gold. The piece is topped with a count's crown. This chatelaine was used to hang a pocket watch
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Antique 1840s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Chatelaine in Gold, Mid-19th Century
Chatelaine in Gold, Mid-19th Century
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H 3.15 in W 1.38 in D 0.4 in
Antique French Bronze Pocket Watch Stand / Match Strike, Equestrian / Horses
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous antique French pocket watch stand, from the Bordeaux "Le Bouscat" racecourse, the
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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian 18k Gold Enamel Pearl Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
pocket watch pendant. It has an elegant bluish gray guilloche enameling and is framed with the gentle
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Hermès Small Silk Scarf Gavroche Raconte Moi Le Cheval Blue 42 cm
By Hermès
Located in FR
" (tell me about the horse) Pattern: cute rocking horses, horses on wheels, an ode to childhood Designed
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

English Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Chester Races, Hallmarked:-Sheffield 1898
By William Neale & Son Ltd
Located in York, GB
suspension ring is attached, for hanging on a watch chain to keep in a waistcoat pocket. Superb unused
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass Circa. 1898 - only 8 of this model type are known to exist. A truly exquisite beau...
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Gold

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
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H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 0.6 in Dm 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Archaeological Revival Gold Tiara
Located in London, GB
An Archaeological revival gold myrtle leaf tiara possibly by Castellani, the twenty-two realistically carved leaves embellished with thirty buds forming a wreath, with yellow gold fr...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Victorian Gold Tone Carnelian Pocket Watch Key Fob Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
It is a lovely Victorian pocket watch key fob charm pendant crafted in base metal and adorned with gold. It features rectangle carnelian which is set in highly ornamented frames. W...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold Plate, Base Metal

Antique Belle Époque Platinum Diamond Swag Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A very pretty antique Belle Époque diamond swag necklace dating to about 1910. This necklace has jack knife platinum sections that suspend half moons secretions of diamonds and diamo...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Greek Key Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond tiara of Art Deco design, composed of graduated Greek key pattern and center medallion, set throughout with old mine cut diamonds on platinum. Design: Art Deco Period: 21th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Paul Flato Petite Midcentury 14K Yellow Gold Seashell Pocket Watch
By Paul Flato
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Flato midcentury 14K yellow gold seashell pocket watch. Case opens compact-style to reveal hidden watch. Brushed gold dial, manual movement. The shell is a petite 1.25". Very ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Gold Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1890s
Located in London, GB
A Swiss Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1890s Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman numerals outer minute track and tachymetric track. ...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Yellow Gold Hunter Pocket Watch
By Jules Jugensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen 18k gold pocket watch. Hunter. Important and beautiful collectors watch. Minimal signs of wear.
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Antique 19th Century Danish Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Brooch/Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 8.61 carats with Diamond 1.31 carats Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 4.0 cm Length: 5.4 cm Total Weight: 12.63 grams "We fi...
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2010s Thai Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Desirable collectable, Hamilton Model 4992B, GCT US WWII Military Pocket Watch. This interesting timepiece has an added display back to view the 22 jewel movement with adjusted six p...
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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Pavel Bure Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chrongraph Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
Pavel Buhre. A Massive Gold Keyless Lever Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chrongraph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890 Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle lever mo...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Pocket Hunter Watch by American Watch Co. Waltham, Chronograph Repeater
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare complicated Pocket Hunter Watch by American Watch Co. Waltham. Chronograph and Repeater. Solid 14 Karat Gold Case. All three lids 14 Karat gold, hallmarked. Case with the ...
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow 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

Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond Cross Pendant in silver 925, diamond (not tested) and colored stones. Length: 6.50 centimeters. Width: 3.60 centimeters. Weight: 12.49 grams.
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Early 2000s Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Longines Platinum Art Deco Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Dallas, TX
Longines Platinum Art Deco Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Platinum case sat with scalloped Sapphires ( 43 mm ); Inscription on caseback. Silver dial with personalized diamond dial. P...
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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Election Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in McLean, VA
18 Kt. yellow gold Election pocket watch enameled on one side with horse and woman. Enameling is
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Reuge Gilt Keywound Musical Automaton Pocket Watch circa 1980s
Located in Boston, MA
Reuge gilt keywound musical automaton pocket watch, circa 1980s. 60mm. Multi-movement automaton
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Blue Enamel and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Floral Lady Watch Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 14K bi-colour gold watch suspending as a pendant from a matching brooch is enhanced into an
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rare Love Token Watch Stand
Located in London, GB
excellent overall condition. Watch stands were used in the evenings, to hold pocket watches on mantels or
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Rare Love Token Watch Stand
Rare Love Token Watch Stand
H 8 in W 3 in D 1 in
Elgin 10 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Mother of Pearl Horse Fob
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: mechanical Function: hours, minutes, small seconds Case: 51mm 10k yellow gold case, acrylic crystal Dial: white dial, large black hour numerals, blue steel hands Case #: 93...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

E. Howard & Co. Boston Highly Collectible Pocket Watch
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Highly Collectible E. Howard & Co. Boston 14k Gold Pocket Watch, Horse Grade, manual-wind movement
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American Pocket Watches

Zenith 1900s Yellow and Rose Gold Pocket Watch
By Zenith
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pocket watch in 18 karats yellow and rose golds, horse's head hallmark. Chiseled back of initials
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hy. Grandjean & Cie. LeCoultre Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Hy. Grandjean & Cie., LeCoultre 18K Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch - Manual movement; 36 jewels
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Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Diamond Pâte-Sur-Pâte Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
-sur-pâte was sometimes used in jewelry, although more uncommonly so. This outstanding pocket watch
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

English High Grade Lever in 18 Karat Gold with Enamel Dial and Sweep Seconds
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic high grade English Lever pocket watch
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Antique 1870s British Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Victorian Sterling & Gold Buckle & Horse Head Fob Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A fob is an adornment or a seal that hangs from the ribbon or chain of a pocket watch. Its purpose
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Chased Fob 14k Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Horse
Located in Torrance, CA
beautifully detailed antique fob was originally worn by a gentleman with a pocket watch, a stylish addition to
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Hermes Amazone Kelly Bag Barenia Horse Print Toile PHW 32 cm
By Hermès
Located in FR
(Silver-tone) Shoulder strap is made of Leather and Canvas (toile) The canvas is decorated with a horse
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Exceptional Hermès Kelly Sellier Bag Black Crinoline and Silver 25 cm RARE
By Hermès
Located in FR
) Made of Leather and Crinoline (Horse Hair), enhanced with silver threads Colorway: Black, Silver
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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Exceptional Hermès Kelly Pochette Purse Black Crinoline and Silver Phw RARE
By Hermès
Located in FR
! Made in France Stamp C in Square (1999) Outside is made of black leather and black crinoline (Horse
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1990s French Clutches

Jaeger LeCoultre Swiss Gilt Equestrian Eight Day Mantel Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
challenge, giving rise to a collection of ultra-thin pocket watches, including the thinnest in the world in
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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian 9 Karat Gold Horse Pocket Watch Locket Fob Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
It is a lovely Victorian charm pendant depicting a horse. This pocket watch fob is crafted in 9K
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Swiss Bucherer Hidden Manual Lapel Pin Watch Silver Ruby Emerald Marcasite
By Carl F. Bucherer
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite 800 silver "Horse and Carriage" lapel brooch pin by Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Carl
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Silver

Longines Olympic's Split Seconds Chronograph circa 1930s Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Split Seconds Chronograph METAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Cartier Yellow Gold Enamel Mechanical Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding tuxedo style pocket watch. Made and signed by CARTIER; retailed by Carlos Perret
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Vintage 1910s More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 18K gold green enamel diamond monogram pocket watch pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
necks of jewelry collectors. For sale a beautiful French pocket watch pendant enameled in a comforting
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Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique French Napoleon III Era Pocket Watch Display Casket Box Hunt Theme Boar
Located in Miami, FL
Napoleon III Era Pocket Watch Display Casket, Box Hunt Theme Dogs, Boar, Hounds and Men riding
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20th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Pocket Watch Chain with British Hallmarked 18 Karat Gold, 1915
Located in London, GB
from his horse. Beside the sovereign pendant, the necklace also suspends a short length of chain with a
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, 18k Gold

Hermes Kelly 28 Bag Painted Canvas Toile Brown Box Leather GHW Unique Piece
By Hermès
Located in FR
front, Horse's Head at the back and "HERMES" in orange at bottom "HERMES PARIS MADE IN
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Mid-20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Antique 9k gold Horse Hoof watch key, Fob pendant, Chalcedony
Located in NEWARK, GB
gold, the key section used to wind the pocket watch is reinforced inside with steel as was common
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Diamonds Rubies Garnet Pocket Watch circa 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
18 Kt rose gold (quality mark: horse head) antique pocket watch set with a beautiful mix of rose
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Pocket Watches

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elgin 18 Size 14K YG Box Hinge Doctor's Pocketwatch Circa 1915
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
intended for a physician to carry and use at a time when he was making house calls by horse drawn carriage
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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Alligator Clock
Located in New York, NY
Rare goliath pocket watch in a restored black alligator case. The black dial makes this clock
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Early 20th Century English Clocks

Materials

Nickel, Enamel

Alligator Clock
Alligator Clock
H 7 in W 6 in D 2 in
Girard-Perregaux Lady's Art Nouveau Yellow Gold, Enamel and Diamond Lapel Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
lapel watch. This wonderful example of Art Nouveau Jewelry was owned by Elvira Guerra. The unique dial
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Horse Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the horse pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for a horse pocket 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. A horse pocket watch from Longines and Angelus — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A horse pocket watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a horse pocket watch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Horse Pocket Watch?

The price for a horse pocket watch starts at $524 and tops out at $55,950 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,987.
Questions About Horse Pocket Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Like its hunter-case cousin, the half-hunter pocket watch features a protective lid or case that protects the face of the watch. The distinction is that the case front has a viewing window that allows the owner to check the time without having to open the pocket watch lid. The hours are frequently inscribed in blue enamel on the exterior lid itself, making it possible to tell the time without opening the case. Shop a range of vintage half-hunter pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Full 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A minute repeater pocket watch comes with a repeater that chimes the time by pushing a button. They come with three different chimes; the hours have a low chime, minute by a high chime, and quarter hours by a sequence of two chimes. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to open a Howard pocket watch depends on its design. However, experts recommend that you don't attempt to open one yourself. Instead, take the piece to a watch repair center that has experience servicing pocket watches. Doing so will help you avoid damaging the timepiece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Howard pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.