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Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial in Working Order An
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Georgian Memento Mori Pocket Watch Key, Ca. 1800
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exceptional antique Georgian pocket watch key, made of pink gold. The pink gold key is decorated
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Carl Neumann of Berlin Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Intricate Movement
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Antique Pocket Watch by Carl Neumann of Berlin Key-Wind Movement Intricate Filigree Detail
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Antique 19th Century German High Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch Approx. 48 mm in diameter, 18 mm
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Courvoisier Geneve Yellow Gold Enamel Key Wound Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). 18Kt yellow gold case. No. 2381. C...
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Antique 1830s Swiss Neoclassical Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18kt Vintage Early 19th Century Gold Pocket Watch, Key Wind, Working, 40mm
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
18kt Yellow Gold Vintage Early 19th Century Gold Pocket Watch. Key Wind and It's Working! 40mm Case
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Antique 1840s English Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Late 18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch with a
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Antique 1750s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

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

Thomas Cooper London Key Operated 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 13 Jewels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Thomas Cooper of London Pocket Watch w/ Amazing Machine-Etched Dial Dial has
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Grande Sonnerie Pocket Watch by Montandon
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare grande sonnerie quarter-hour repeating pocket watch crafted by Swiss firm Montandon is an
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Open Faced Pocket Watch Circa 1886
By Waltham
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One key-wound 10k gold Waltham open-faced pocket watch with a white dial, black Roman numerals and
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold

Antique Fine Silver Pocket Watch, Fob Watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, early 20th century fine silver, ladies fob watch or pocket watch. It has a
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

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
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Antique 1870s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch - Manual winding; Key wind, Key set. Gold filed
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
Antique pocket watch featuring a beautiful ornate design dating back to 1903. The watch has a
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
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H 1.38 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.38 in
Paris Antique Gold Pearl Enamel Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Paris 18k gold pocket watch, featuring blue enamel decorated case, set with pearls and rose
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Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Patek Philippe Open Face 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Open Face 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow Gold ( 48 mm
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Antique Ladies 9k Gold Pocket Watch, Floral, Fob Watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
wind watch, it does come with an antique pocket watch key, this is base metal. An ideal choice for
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold

XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch R. Stewart
Located in Bilbao, ES
XIX Century Open-face Gold Pocket Watch R. STEWART, Argyle & Buchanan Sts., Glasgow, #16044
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

F. H. Clark & Co. Engraved Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
F. H. Clark & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Key winding. 18K Yellow Gold Hunting case (56mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Estate Jewelry
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Patek Philippe open face square pocket watch with a platinum case. The dial has black Roman
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Platinum

Antique Regency Sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, Fusee movement
Located in NEWARK, GB
A magnificent Regency era sterling silver full hunter pocket watch. It is large substantial pocket
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Sterling Silver

XIX Century Open-Face Brittish Gold Pocket Watch F. Brooman
Located in Bilbao, ES
Great "open-face" Brittish pocket watch F. BROOMAN, Strand, London, N#614. Solid gold case, gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega
Located in London, GB
A very rare decorative beautiful enamel cultured seed pearl, full-faced Hunter pocket watch, with
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

Julien 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Julien, Geneve STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt
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Antique 1840s Swiss Baroque Pocket Watches

Bautte & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
fired enamel, done in a furnace at 1600 degrees Fahrenheit. The watch comes with a key and you can still
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Victorian French 2 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Star Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond pocket watch from the Victorian (1880s) era! French in origin, this
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian French 2 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Star Pocket Watch
Victorian French 2 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Star Pocket Watch
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H 1.25 in D 0.5 in Dm 0.34 in
Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
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

Gorini & Cie. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gorini & Cie. Paris STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Key Winding Pocket Watch METAL
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Antique 1850s French Baroque Pocket Watches

Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General
Located in Stamford, CT
MJ Tobias silver key-wind pocket watch with a porcelain dial featuring a picture of Major General
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Penlington 18Kt. Solid Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch 1850's Breguet Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Penlington London STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique 1850s Swiss Pocket Watches

Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1780s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lepine STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique 18th Century Pocket Watches

18 kt. Pink Gold Pocket Watch Michelez student Breguet Paris, Quarter Repetition
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Michelez Student of Breguet From Paris Pink Gold Pocket Watch in Nice Working Condition,made
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Antique 19th Century French Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Antique 925 Silver OpenFace 48mm Pocket Watch, signed R. Seale, Clonmel, c1882
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
decoration The pocket watch is opening to reveal Key Wound Movement, signed "R. Seale" & numbered 44360
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Antique 1880s Irish Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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Silver

Honnore Lieutaud of Marseille Georgian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A rare and exquisite mixed metals diamond pocket watch made by Honnoré Lieutaud of Marseille
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Antique 1780s French Georgian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

James Murray Royal Exchange 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Pocket Watch by James Murray Royal Exchange Key-Operated Movement (NOTE: Key is missing
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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean-Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1780
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lepine STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique Late 18th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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

18K Yellow Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch 1880 Guye aux Perrieres
Located in Bilbao, ES
18K yellow gold Hunter-case Swiss pocket watch with three strong lids, external ones in guillochè
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Open Face Musical Quarter Repeater 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A antique 1820s 58 mm 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Musical Quarter Repeater Gents Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Yellow Gold Lepine Pocket Watch, Second Morte, Double Barrel, Collector
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Lépine pocket watch Second Morte & Double Winding Barrel, Chronograph in
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Antique 19th Century French Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hy Moser & Cie. 14kt gold quarter-repeater full hunter keyless pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Hy Moser & Cie antique 14kt yellow gold quarter-repeater full hunter case keyless pocket watch. The
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Antique Peter Desmarais St. Martins Court Leister Square Rose Gold Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Peter Desmarais, St Martins Court, Leister Square. An 18K rose gold pair case, key wind cylinder
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Antique Early 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 14k Gold Travel Clock Pendant Pocket Watch Estate Jewelry
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare Patek Philippe 14k gold travel clock pendant pocket watch. The watch is circa 1920s and
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Gold Pair-Cased Pocket Watch with Tri-Coloured Face Chester 1822
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Pair-cased Pocket Watch With Tri-coloured Face Chester 1822 The case is made by Thomas
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Antique 1820s English George IV Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rob Crook 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Faced Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1845
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rob Crook STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face / Pocket Watch Keywind METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Greek Revival Pocket Watches

Moricand & Degrange 18Kt. Yellow Gold and Enamel Open Faced Pocket Watch 1840's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Moricand & Degrance, Geneve STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL
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Antique 1830s Swiss Pocket Watches

Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 90-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This 1906 53mm Elgin pocket watch with a white face is a stunning timepiece crafted with precision
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Antique Early 1900s North American Modern Pocket Watches

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
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
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H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Bonnet 18kt. Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch with Engine Turned Dial 1850's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bonnet STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow
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Antique 1850s Swiss Pocket Watches

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

Fattorini & Sons Silver Keywind with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1880's
Located in Long Beach, CA
Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1880's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / 7 Jewels
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Antique 1880s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Yellow Gold Watch Russian 56 Gold Chain, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
wearing a pocket watch, including a hinge for the key. The art of wearing this item is long gone, but at
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

English Silver Pair Cased Chain Driven Fuzee with Original Dial and Blued Hands
Located in Long Beach, CA
condition for its age. It still runs and keeps adequate time. It comes with a key and a pocket watch chain
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Antique 1840s British Pocket Watches

Gubelin Lucerne Art Deco Stone and Bronze Table Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
X 16.5mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Integrated Key Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original with Breguet
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Sam Mercer Liverpool 18k Yellow Gold Mm Manual Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Sam Mercer Liverpool hunter case pocket watch in 18k yellow gold. 18k gold hand engraved dial. Key
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Dumas. A Rare French 2 Day Marine Pivoted Detente Chronometer C1850
Located in London, GB
" , similar to that used by Louis Berthoud for his later chronometer. The original ratchet tipsy key sits in
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Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled Case Rare Anti Magnetic Case and Dial, circa 1870
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the rarest American pocket watches I
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Antique 1870s American Civil War Pocket Watches

Charles Oudin Silver Chatelain Cartouche Bezel Pendant Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Silver / "Bakelite" DIMENSIONS: Diameter 40mm CIRCA: 1820 / 30 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding
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Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches

Antique 18 Carat Ladies Enamelled Watch with 9 Carat Pinned Bow, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
key which winds and alters the time. The inside dust cover is metal but the rest of the outer case
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

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Pocket Key For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pocket key you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Enamel and Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 95 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a pocket key may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a pocket key has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Monica Rich Kosann, Baume and Breguet are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pocket key from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Rock Crystal version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pocket key, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pocket Key?

The price for a pocket key starts at $118 and tops out at $35,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $626.

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Questions About Pocket Key
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How old key-wind pocket watches are varies greatly. Watchmakers used key-wind mechanisms in pocket watches starting in the 16th century and continued the practice until the mid 19th century. You can find a collection of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.

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