$2,652
H 0.6 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in
Pocket Watch, Engraved André Hessen. Gold, Enamel, Paris, France, Ca 18th C
By André Hessén
Located in Madrid, ES
Pocket watch, engraved André Hessen. Gold, enamel. Paris, France, towards the last third of the
Metal, Gold, Enamel, Other
Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch METAL
Yellow Gold
Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
Gold-filled, White Gold
Birks, 18 Karat Hand Engraved Pocket Watch Circa 1887
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Gold Filled Pocket Watch Chain
French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Engraved Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant- watch in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark. Beautiful neck watch with a round case
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Black Starr & Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1920's DIMENSIONS: Diameter 41mm MOVEMENT
14k Gold
IWC Schaffhausen 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage International Watch Co. Schaffhausen 48mm pocket watch, never engraved. circa 1925-1930
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$7,850Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.63 in W 4.13 in
Art Deco Gold Mother-of-Pearl Agate Clock Engraved for Maurice Chevalier
Located in Greenwich, CT
engraved and signed as a gift for Maurice Chevalier. A script note in French encircles the handsome mother
$771
H 1.19 in W 0.32 in D 0.32 in
French 19th Century 9k Gold Engraved Pocket Watch Key Fob Pendant and Rubies
Located in Sofia, BG
French golden engraved pocket watch key that would look great even just as a pendant on a proper
Gold
Antique Art Deco Yellow Gold Engraved & Hand Etched Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.09 Grams Chain Type: 13.75” - Elongated link - Spring Ring Clasp Thickness: 2.58mm (approx.) Condition: Overall finish & patina preserved. Exc...
Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Victorian Engraved Pocket Watch Key Pendant with Amethyst Coloured Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece
Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco White Gold 15" Engraved Square Boxy Cable Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 10.4 Grams Chain Type: Hand Engraved Square Boxy w/ Cable
Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Engraved Squared Boxy Pocket Watch Chain Link
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid White Gold Weight: 8.52 Grams Chain Type: Engraved Squared Boxy Link Chain
White Gold
19th Century Swiss Ladies L Excelsior Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous little solid silver Swiss ladies pocket watch from 1880. L'Excelsior Suisse White
Silver
$2,400
H 13 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
19th-Century French/ Italian Neoclassical Cast Bronze Eagle Pocket Watch Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-Century French or Italian Neoclassical Cast Bronze Eagle Pocket Watch Holder, Circa 1870s
Bronze
$2,169
H 7.1 in W 5.1 in D 3.55 in
Gothic Table Clock w. Stunning Antique Pocket Watch Made of Gilt Bronze or Gold
Located in Lisse, NL
gold. We found some data on the John Worboys maker's mark that is engraved in the pocket watch size
Metal, Bronze
1890 Gold Pocket Watch, Engraved Rowe Brothers, Chicago, with the Original Box
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique gold pocket watch engraved Rowe Brothers , Chicago 1890 "Susan Cook, June 25, 1890
18k Gold
Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Engine Turned Engraved Case Waltham Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
, blued steel hands, within a Fahys engine turned and engraved case, 43mm watch diameter. Condition
Gold Plate
Antique Silver Niello Engraved Cased Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver (niello) Engraved Cased Pocket Watch. This beautiful niello watch is in good
Silver, Enamel, Niello
Antique Beautifully Engraved Silver Cased Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Antique Beautifully Engraved Silver Case and hand painted enamel dial pocket watch is in good
Silver
Beautifully Engraved Silver Full Hunter Case Antique Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Beautifully Engraved Full Hunter Cased Silver Pocket Watch. This beautiful 56mm antique
Silver
Antique Beautifully Engraved Hand Winding Pocket Watch with Roskopf Escapement
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 56mm diameter hand winding pin set pocket watch is working and it is ticking well
Finely Engraved 18 Kt Yellow Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
An 18 Kt yellow gold half hunter key wind pocket watch. The front with fine engraving around blue
Yellow Gold
12 Karat Gold Octagonal Shape Full Engraved Case Antique Pocket / Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
12K Gold Octagonal Shape Case Antique Pocket / Fob Watch. This beautiful 30mm diameter antique
Enamel, Gold
18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch gold Floral Dial Engraved Back
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch With Engraved Gold Floral Dial And To Back
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
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
14k Gold Antique Full Engraved Octagonal Case and Enamel Dial Pocket/ Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Condition: This beautiful 32mm diameter full engraved case gold pocket watch is in good working
14k Gold, Enamel
Fine Antique small 14k Gold Half Hunter Full Engraved Case Fob/ Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful and small 33mm diameter antique small gold half hunter Pocket Watch is in good
14k Gold, Enamel
Small 18 Karat Gold Full Engraved Case Hand Winding(Keyless) Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful Victorian period pin setting 38mm diameter Hand winding pocket watch is in good
18k Gold, Gold
Unavailable
Antique Small Silver Pocket / Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Small Silver Pocket / Fob watch This beautifully engraved silver fob watch is working
Silver, Enamel
Unavailable
Antique Stem-Wind Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Antique silver nicely engraved Pocket Watch is in good working condition and it is ticking
Silver, Enamel
Tempora 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collectors dream! 18K yellow gold Tempora hunting case engraved pocket watch. The repeater
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century 9ct Gold Open Faced Engine Turned Pocket Watch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
19th Century 9ct Gold Open Faced Machine Engraved Pocket Watch With Shield Detail To Centre Of Back
Unavailable
H 0.4 in Dm 1.58 in
Victorian 18-Karat Gold Watch with Exceptional 10 Karat Gold Associated Chain
Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim
A fine Victorian open face 18-karat gold pocket watch, engraved dial, hallmarked with original key
Gold
M.J. Tobias 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pocket Watch Engraved Case and Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: M.J. Tobias STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face / Keywind Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Railroad Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Heavy 14ct Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Railroad Pocket Watch
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in Dm 0.48 in
14k Yellow Gold Illinois Open Face Hand Engraved Pocket Watch with White Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely beautiful pocket watch. Made by Illinois 1900s. Heavy gauge 14K yellow gold. In
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Chopard yellow Gold engraved Pocket Watch
By Chopard
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Classically-styled, yet boasting the robustness of modern manufacture, this golden pocket watch was
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Engraved Yellow Gold Pocket Watch in Original Box
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
at 6 o'clock position. Pre-owned, vintage, pocket watch circa early 1920's. Includes original Omega
18k Gold, Yellow 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
18k Gold, Yellow 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
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies Ornately Engraved Open Face Pendant/Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 18k yellow gold ornately engraved open face pendant/pocket watch (30mm diameter
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pocket Watch Fred Pieper Covington KY Antique Vintage Chain Engraved
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Pocket Watch Fred Pieper Covington KY Antique Vintage Chain Engraved Fred Pieper
Victorian Elgin Railroad Pocket Watch 1915 Grade 293 Engraved Size 16
By Elgin
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Elgin Railroad Pocket Watch 1915 Grade 293 Engraved Size 16 Elgin Pocketwatch All
19th Century Engraved 18 Karat Rose Gold Breguet Machenery Pocket Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pocket watch in 18 Karats rose gold. Face and back chiseled with floral and plant decorations and
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Case Elgin Pocket Watch, circa 1895
By Elgin
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, front and back of case are intricately
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Men's Pocket Watch in Original Box
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Omega Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Men's Pocket Watch in Original Box - Manual winding. 18k
Tobias 18 Karat Gold Key Wind Pocket Watch with Engraved Case and Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: M. J. Tobias STYLE / REFERENCE: Key winding Pocket Watch / Open Faced METAL
Tobias 18Kt Gold Key Wind Pocket Watch with Engraved Case and Dial, circa 1850s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: M. J. Tobias STYLE / REFERENCE: Key winding Pocket Watch / Open Faced METAL
Elgin Gold & Ruby 40mm Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
watch features two engraved cases; one with a mini starburst that's set with a Ruby and the other
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hampden Yellow Gold Engraved Hunting Case Manual winding Pocket Wristwatch
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Solid yellow gold case
14k Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Antique Americano Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully hand engraved pocket watch features a shield design with stylized foliage
14k Gold
Antique Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold & Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This sweet antique pocket watch has stunning hand engraving and features fine enamel work of
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Longines for Spaulding & Gorham Two Tone Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Longines Pocket Watch for Spaulding & Gorham - Manual winding. Art Deco style 2-Tone 18k white
18k Gold
Hampden Yellow Gold Scalloped Case Manual Winding Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden 14k Yellow Gold Scalloped Case Manual Winding Pocket Watch. Elaborately engraved yellow
14k Gold
Hampden Yellow Gold Scalloped Case Manual Winding Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden 14k Yellow Gold Scalloped Case Manual Winding Pocket Watch. Elaborately engraved yellow
14k Gold
Georgian Silver and Brass Thomas Scott Gainsborough Pocket Watch
Located in Towson, MD
One 1790s Georgian silver and brass Thomas Scott Gainsborough fuse movement open face pocket watch
Silver, Brass
Bautte & Co. Yellow Gold Mid-1800s Pocket Watch with Key
Located in Birmingham, AL
This beautiful 19th century pocket watch features a unique, intricate engraved design on both sides
18k Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
man's pocket watch has a beautifully hand engraved monogram with three initials, they look like T. R. N
Gold-filled
Sold
W 1.37 in D 0.39 in Dm 1.37 in L 1.96 in
Viennese Ladies 18 Karat Gold Enamel and Diamonds Pocket Watch, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Key-wind Ladie's Pocket Watch 18 Karat yellow gold, engraved case with black and gold
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Montandon Freres 18ct Gold Highly Engraved Keyless Lever Minute Repeater c1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
complicated watches and exporting to the South American Market. This pocket watch is an excellent example of
Gold, 18k Gold
Black Starr & Frost Sterling Silver Inkwell and Pocket Watch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unusual inkwell with a removable double face silver pocket watch engraved with "Black Starr
Sterling Silver
Rare Rolex 18K White Gold & Diamond "Prince" Pocketwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
spectacular pocket watch both stunning and masculine, engraved "Dr. Oswaldo Icatena", circa 1940
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hand Engraved Vintage 1930s 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
HAND ENGRAVED VINTAGE 1930S 18K YELLOW GOLD ENAMEL POCKET WATCH. This is a vintage pocket watch in
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1891 Gold Pocket Watch by American Watch Co.
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Solid 18k gold & enamel gentleman's key wind hunting case pocket watch, 1891, American. Engraved
Gold, Enamel
Swedish 19th Century Engraved and Gilt Steel Pocket Watch Holder
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish 19th century engraved and gilt steel pocket watch holder. The engraving showing the old
Steel
Antique 14k White Gold 13" Engraved & Milgrain Bar Link Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid White Gold Weight: 11.3 Grams Chain Type: Engraved Bra & Milgrain Link Chain
White Gold
Sold
H 1.58 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in
Victorian Swiss 18-Karat Gold Pocket Watch Pendant with Chain, Necklace
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very decorative and cute ladies gold pocket watch with the most beautiful gold watch chain necklace
Gold
Sold
H 1.3 in W 1.3 in Dm 0.42 in
14k Yellow Gold American Waltham Hand Engraved Pocket Watch with White Dial
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely beautiful pocket watch. Made by American Watch Co. WALTHAM 1900s. Heavy gauge 14K
Yellow Gold
Waltham A.W. Co. Pocket Watch in Detailed Nature Themed Engraved 14k Yellow Gold
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent antique pocket watch made in America by the American Waltham Watch Co
Yellow Gold
Rockford Watch Co. Railroad Style Pocket Watch with Skeleton Display Back
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this circa 1903 Rockford Railroad Style Pocket Watch with fancy engraved brass case. This
Brass
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Ornately Engraved Antique Manual Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin 14k Sold Gold Ornately Engraved Ladies Antique Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14k solid gold
14k Gold
Sold
H 1.75 in W 0.46 in L 1.25 in
Auguste Baud Engraved Shooting Medal Winner Gold Pocket Watch, 1895
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Auguste Baud engraved pocket watch - given to the First Place shooting competition Medal Winner in
18k Gold, Gold
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.
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Gown Spring/Summer Size 36FR
By John Galanos
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Silk and Lace Gown with Faint Pink and Lavender Flair Spring/Summer Size 36FR. Measurements: Bust 34" Waist 27" Hips 34" Gown is cut on the bias and ...
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR
Gruen Rare 14Kt Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1930
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 23mm MOVEM...
$39,600Sale Price|20% Off
Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R Excellent condition! fits 8" wrist runs perfect just serviced free overnight shipping a name you can trust
18k Gold
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
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...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,866
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
By Patek Philippe
Located in Geneva, CH
Patek Philippe Wristwatch ref. 3503/5 in 18K Gold. CIRCA: 1967 CASE NUMBER: 2650836 MOVEMENT NUMBER: 1137844 REF.: 3503 CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold CASE DIMENSIONS: 30.9 mm wide ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...
Valentino circa 1990 vintage sleeveless brown leopard print backless dress gown
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Valentino circa 1990 Floor length leopard print gown - Please note are model is extremely tall, so this would fall longer on someone else creating much more of a train at the back - ...
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.
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K Yellow Gold Case, monogrammed. Signed Patek Philippe & Co. ( 45 mm ) with black enamel . Silver dial with Arabic raised...
Christian Dior Runway Copper Mirrored Romper and Maxi Skirt Spring 2018 Sz 34FR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Copper Mirrored Romper and Maxi Skirt Spring 2018 Size 34FR
Unworn Rolex Rainbow Daytona 116595RBOW
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This impressive Daytona variant was first released in rose gold at Baselworld 2018 after Rolex had discontinued the yellow and white gold models. On the black lacquer dial, 11 sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
$3,116Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
NWT Oscar de la Renta S/S 2019 Poppy Embroidered Stretch-Wool Crepe Dress US 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar de la Renta Poppy Embroidered Stretch-Wool Crepe Dress S/S 2019 Collection US size - 10 Ivory wool, embroidered applications of poppy flowers , fully lined, back zip closur...
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
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The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
This model was designed for lefties.
This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
From Elizabeth Taylor to Zendaya, the Serpenti has been the accessory of choice for generations of it girls.