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Antique Purse Watch

Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929
Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929

Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929

By Movado

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Movado. A Rare and Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse or pocket Watch C1929 Dial: The original

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1920s American Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Silver

FAUVETY PARIS 1925 Art-Deco Enameled Chinoiserie Foldable Travel Clock In
FAUVETY PARIS 1925 Art-Deco Enameled Chinoiserie Foldable Travel Clock In

FAUVETY PARIS 1925 Art-Deco Enameled Chinoiserie Foldable Travel Clock In

By La Fauvette

Located in Miami, FL

A travel-purse watch designed by Fauvety Paris. This is a beautiful and colorful travel-purse

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel

CYMA 1929 Art Deco Enameled La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling
CYMA 1929 Art Deco Enameled La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling

CYMA 1929 Art Deco Enameled La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling

By CYMA Watch Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Art deco La Captive travel-purse clock designed by Cyma Watch Co. This is a beautiful and unusual

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

TAVANNES 1929 Art Deco Enamel La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling
TAVANNES 1929 Art Deco Enamel La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling

TAVANNES 1929 Art Deco Enamel La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling

$1,258Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.3 in W 1.26 in D 1.85 in

TAVANNES 1929 Art Deco Enamel La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

Art deco La Captive travel-purse clock designed by Tavannes Watch Co. Beautiful and very unusual

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance (Book)
Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance (Book)

Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance (Book)

By various

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

& white illustrations for watches, fans, purses, perfume bottles, keys and spectacles. The period in the

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Late 19th Century Antique Purse Watch

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Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch
Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch

Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch

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H 1.66 in W 1.13 in L 1.13 in

Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Originally created as a purse watch, this "Guillotine" purse watch (montre de sac à guillotine) by

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Purse Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Guebelin Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Purse Watch, circa 1920s
Guebelin Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Purse Watch, circa 1920s

Guebelin Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Purse Watch, circa 1920s

By Gubelin Lucerne

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gubelin Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Purse Watch or Small Desk Watch METAL

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Purse Watch

Juvenia 1925 Swiss Art Deco Enameled Travel Purse Clock In .925 Sterling Silver
Juvenia 1925 Swiss Art Deco Enameled Travel Purse Clock In .925 Sterling Silver

Juvenia 1925 Swiss Art Deco Enameled Travel Purse Clock In .925 Sterling Silver

By Juvenia

Located in Miami, FL

Travel purse folding watch designed by Juvenia. A very unusual high style travel-purse folding

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Juvenia Art Deco Swiss Galalith Sterling Silver Purse Watch, 1920s
Juvenia Art Deco Swiss Galalith Sterling Silver Purse Watch, 1920s

Juvenia Art Deco Swiss Galalith Sterling Silver Purse Watch, 1920s

By Juvenia

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Art Deco Swiss travel purse watch dating to the 1920s–early 1930s. The exterior case is crafted in

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1920s Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Sterling Silver

FAUVETY PARIS 1925 Art Deco French Enameled Travel-Purse Watch In .900 Sterling
FAUVETY PARIS 1925 Art Deco French Enameled Travel-Purse Watch In .900 Sterling

FAUVETY PARIS 1925 Art Deco French Enameled Travel-Purse Watch In .900 Sterling

By La Fauvette

Located in Miami, FL

A travel-purse watch designed by Fauvety Paris. This is a beautiful colorful travel-purse watch

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel, Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Pill Box with Chain to Attach Chatelaine
Art Deco Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Pill Box with Chain to Attach Chatelaine

Art Deco Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Pill Box with Chain to Attach Chatelaine

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Nussbaum & Hunold. It can be used with the chain attached to a chatelaine, purse or watch chain. You can

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Applejuice bakelite card case set with a skeleton watch
Art Deco Applejuice bakelite card case set with a skeleton watch

Art Deco Applejuice bakelite card case set with a skeleton watch

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

. The watch is by De Frece Watch Co., Inc., 48 W. 48th St., New York, imported fine Swiss made watches

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1920s American Antique Purse Watch

"Forbidden Stitch" Chinese Silk Purse, circa 1840s
"Forbidden Stitch" Chinese Silk Purse, circa 1840s

"Forbidden Stitch" Chinese Silk Purse, circa 1840s

Located in Yardley, PA

Small intricately embroidered small purse and pocket watch holder,

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Silk

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Tapestry   Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
Tapestry   Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Madrid, ES

Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...

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Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Wool, Silk

Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture
Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture

Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Figure of a Chanting Warrior Ceramic with bitumen highlights 300-600 CE (Classic Period) Mexico, Veracruz, possibly Nopiloa Veracruz Culture Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz culture...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Ceramic

Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.
Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.

Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7 carats total weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble
19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

$12,965Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in

19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Black marble Roman toga (ro...

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble

Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch

Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...

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1990s Art Deco Antique Purse Watch

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...

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1880s Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, Coral & Diamond Compact Box By Augusta Peyroula
French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, Coral & Diamond Compact Box By Augusta Peyroula

French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, Coral & Diamond Compact Box By Augusta Peyroula

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE VANITY CASE/COMPACT A beautiful and good-quality piece made from silver, which has been enamelled on the exterior to imitate malachite. The clasp features a stylised carved...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Coral, Silver, Enamel

Lady's 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe "Calatrava" Watch
Lady's 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe "Calatrava" Watch

Lady's 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe "Calatrava" Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Lady's 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe "Calatrava" Ref.#4819/1J Wacth White Dial with Black Roman Numerals, Hobnail Pattern Bezel, 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Meshh Bracelet. Swiss...

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1960s Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser
Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser

By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works

Located in Miami, FL

Art deco magic monkey mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. An extremely rare and very decorative mechanical desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States...

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1930s American Art Deco Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel

Vintage 1940s Retro Pierre Piccard Gold Watch with Diamonds and Rubies
Vintage 1940s Retro Pierre Piccard Gold Watch with Diamonds and Rubies

Vintage 1940s Retro Pierre Piccard Gold Watch with Diamonds and Rubies

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and Round cut Rubies. Signed by Pierre Piccard Circa 1940s Size 6 inches

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1940s Retro Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt
Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt

Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt

$19,000

H 12.99 in Dm 7.48 in

Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt

Located in Girona, Spain

Canopus Jar "Asmet", With certificate of authenticity. 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt. Good condition. Egyptian culture are "Canopus jars". These were vessels that the ancient Egyptians ...

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Alabaster

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch

Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch

By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage 1970's Rolex Geneve ladies wristwatch. Hand textured solid 14k yellow gold band. Tiffany & Co Rolex dial. Length: 22.41mm Width: 25.2mm Band width at case: 15.72mm Case thi...

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Late 20th Century Antique Purse Watch

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Late Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s
Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Late Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s

Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Late Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Yellow and White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 47mm X Width 29mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMEN...

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1940s Swiss Art Deco Antique Purse Watch

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Antique Purse Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique purse watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique purse watch 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 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An antique purse watch from Van Cleef & Arpels and Carter Gough & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An antique purse watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Blue Sapphire rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut alternatives. When shopping for an antique purse watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Purse Watch?

On average, an antique purse watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,157, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $31,090 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Purse Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a beaded purse is an antique, first look at the frame. Antiques will usually have die-stamped frames, so you should be able to see the pattern on both sides of the metal. The frame is typically cast with newer bags, resulting in the pattern only being on one side. Next, examine the clasps. If your bag is antique, you should be able to detect a gap or seam where the maker soldered on the clasp, while a newer reproduction will frequently have a one-piece clasp and frame with no seams. Finally, look at the interior lining. Antique purses often have a ribbon sewn onto the seam where the lining meets the frame, but this detail will usually not be present on a reproduction. If you have doubts about your bag's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of beaded bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    What makes a watch antique is its age. A watch must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique. Watches that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage, while newer ones are contemporary. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    At 100 years of age or more, a watch is generally considered an antique. A vintage watch is a timepiece that is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique, vintage and modern watches.