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Rare Painted Antique Lead Watchmaker’s Shop Sign
Rare Painted Antique Lead Watchmaker’s Shop Sign

Rare Painted Antique Lead Watchmaker’s Shop Sign

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An outstanding piece of Folk Art, this Pocket Watch form Lead sign has a painted face with Roman numerals in the 9:00 position. Cast into the outer frame are the words, “Watches, Je...

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Signs

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Lead

19th Century Folk Art Hand Painted Watchmaker Wooden Trade Sign with Iron Hanger
19th Century Folk Art Hand Painted Watchmaker Wooden Trade Sign with Iron Hanger

19th Century Folk Art Hand Painted Watchmaker Wooden Trade Sign with Iron Hanger

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful folk art watchmaker trade sign with hand painted dial and gilt case, including a forged wrought iron arched hanger for the outside of a shop.

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Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cast Iron Double Sided Watchmaker Jeweler Trade Sign Mirror
Cast Iron Double Sided Watchmaker Jeweler Trade Sign Mirror

Cast Iron Double Sided Watchmaker Jeweler Trade Sign Mirror

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Early 20th century gilded cast iron trade sign repurposed into a beveled mirror. Originally the double sided sign housed a clock. The sign reads watches, clocks, and jewelry around t...

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20th Century American Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron

Empire Mantel Clock in Mercury-Gilt Bronze, France, early 19th century
Empire Mantel Clock in Mercury-Gilt Bronze, France, early 19th century

Empire Mantel Clock in Mercury-Gilt Bronze, France, early 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

The white enameled dial, with Roman numerals and "pomme" hands, is signed by a watchmaker from Lyon, reinforcing its authenticity and quality.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Stonemason's Mallet
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Stonemason's Mallet

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Stonemason's Mallet

Located in New Orleans, LA

The end result is a stunningly rare object befitting its important ceremonial use and a remembrance of the wedding of the century. Signed "J. Lowe/Watchmaker/Darwen", circa 184...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Balthazard Homemade Mahogany Pendulum Gold Bronze Cherubim Enamel Dial
Balthazard Homemade Mahogany Pendulum Gold Bronze Cherubim Enamel Dial

Balthazard Homemade Mahogany Pendulum Gold Bronze Cherubim Enamel Dial

By Balthazard

Located in NANTES, FR

Chapiro, Jean-Antoine Lepine, Paris, 1998. The watchmaker who signed the ‘Balthazard’ dial on the lyre could have been the son of the watchmaker Henry Balthazar, Noël Balthazar, who...

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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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Officer's Clock Signed by Famous Watchmaker Leroy, 19th Century
Officer's Clock Signed by Famous Watchmaker Leroy, 19th Century

Officer's Clock Signed by Famous Watchmaker Leroy, 19th Century

By LeRoy

Located in Marseille, FR

Beautiful officer's clock signed by famous clockmaker Leroy, in its original leather box. The Maison Leroy was founded by Bazile Charles Leroy in 1785 at the Palais Royal. He used to...

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Antique 19th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Watchmaker's Trade Sign

Antique Watchmaker's Trade Sign

Located in Astoria, NY

An oversized antique gilt metal Watchmaker’s Trade Sign with the name N.F. Dujon. Price Reduced from $3900

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Signs

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Early 20th Century English Watchmakers Trade Sign
Late 19th Early 20th Century English Watchmakers Trade Sign

Late 19th Early 20th Century English Watchmakers Trade Sign

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Late 19th or Early 20th century English watchmakers trade sign, would have hung to the exterior of a watchmakers store.

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Early 20th Century English Signs

19th Century Thomas Comley Watchmaker & Jeweller Trade Sign Folk Art
19th Century Thomas Comley Watchmaker & Jeweller Trade Sign Folk Art

19th Century Thomas Comley Watchmaker & Jeweller Trade Sign Folk Art

Located in Lowestoft, GB

The trade sign we believe is from Somerset, Bath circa 1890 and relates to a Thomas Comley who was a watchmakers and jeweller.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Signs

Materials

Pine

Watchmakers trade sign
Watchmakers trade sign

Watchmakers trade sign

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H 24 in Dm 16 in

Watchmakers trade sign

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Beautifully constructed zinc pocket watch double sided trade sign.

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Zinc

Watchmakers Trade Sign
Watchmakers Trade Sign

Watchmakers Trade Sign

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H 36 in W 36 in D 21 in

Watchmakers Trade Sign

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is an impressive eagle sign with a 3 foot wingspan. The pocket watch is hand-painted cast iron and tin. There are a few small dents here and there but the overall look is amazing.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements

Rare 1800s Double-Sided Watchmaker Trade Sign
Rare 1800s Double-Sided Watchmaker Trade Sign

Rare 1800s Double-Sided Watchmaker Trade Sign

Located in Peekskill, NY

This impressive 19th century antique American outdoor storefront hanging jeweler or watchmaker trade sign is attributed to the Miller Co., Bellefontaine, OH.

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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Basil Charles Le Roy Empire Clock, Pierre-Philippe Thomire, circa 1810
Basil Charles Le Roy Empire Clock, Pierre-Philippe Thomire, circa 1810

Basil Charles Le Roy Empire Clock, Pierre-Philippe Thomire, circa 1810

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Sofia, BG

Pendulum attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751-1843), the enamelled dial with Roman numerals is signed Le Roy, watchmaker of Madame in Paris. Basil Charles Le Roy (1765-1828)....

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Swiss Ladies Gold Enamel Rubies Watch / Pocket Watch, Charles-Edouard Lardet
Swiss Ladies Gold Enamel Rubies Watch / Pocket Watch, Charles-Edouard Lardet

Swiss Ladies Gold Enamel Rubies Watch / Pocket Watch, Charles-Edouard Lardet

By Charles Edouard Edmond Delort

Located in Valladolid, ES

Richly decorated throughout with delicate and intricate motifs. Signed by the watchmaker “Lardet, Fleurier (Suisse)”.

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Antique 1870s Swiss Baroque Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Frederic Courvoisier, Mahogany Night Table Clock with Alarm
Frederic Courvoisier, Mahogany Night Table Clock with Alarm

Frederic Courvoisier, Mahogany Night Table Clock with Alarm

Located in Firenze, FI

Watch created by the famous watchmaker FRÉDÉRIC COURVOISIER, signed. These watches were created for export and placed in a case more in keeping with the Italian style.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

English Bracket Clock, Georgian III
English Bracket Clock, Georgian III

English Bracket Clock, Georgian III

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H 53 in W 28 in D 18 in

English Bracket Clock, Georgian III

By George C Thomas

Located in Valladolid, ES

Exquisite bracket clock made by the watchmaker Thomas Lozano, signed in London, in 18th century England.

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Antique 1780s English Baroque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art deco French Green brown  Marble MANTEL CLOCK , and set of 2 pieces
Art deco French Green brown  Marble MANTEL CLOCK , and set of 2 pieces

Art deco French Green brown Marble MANTEL CLOCK , and set of 2 pieces

Located in Valladolid, ES

Gives the hours and times. Signed by the watchmaker Frances L. Lesieur The stones used to cover the clock and the supports are characterized by a highly decorative and refined struc...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

19th C. Belgian Cast Iron Watchmaker's Store Sign, circa 1860-1890
19th C. Belgian Cast Iron Watchmaker's Store Sign, circa 1860-1890

19th C. Belgian Cast Iron Watchmaker's Store Sign, circa 1860-1890

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A 19th century watchmaker's trade sign. Double faced. Painted Cast iron body with zinc clock face.

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron, Zinc

Large Watchmaker Trade Sign
Large Watchmaker Trade Sign

Large Watchmaker Trade Sign

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H 28 in W 67 in D 2 in

Large Watchmaker Trade Sign

Located in Southampton, NY

A large, late 19th century watchmaker trade sign with old blue/grey paint and gilded lettering.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood

Watchmaker's Two Sided Trade Sign
Watchmaker's Two Sided Trade Sign

Watchmaker's Two Sided Trade Sign

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H 26 in W 19 in D 3 in

Watchmaker's Two Sided Trade Sign

Located in Sheffield, MA

Finely crafted watchmaker's trade sign. Strong, graphic piece.

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Antique 19th Century American Signs

Purely Perfection - Wooden Watchmaker's Trade Sign
Purely Perfection - Wooden Watchmaker's Trade Sign

Purely Perfection - Wooden Watchmaker's Trade Sign

Located in Woodbury, CT

An early and rare double sided wooden 18th Century (pocket watch) Watchmaker's Trade Sign. This sign is made of pine and has an old, original painted surface.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Signs

Fabulous 19th Cent Watchmakers Trade Sign
Fabulous 19th Cent Watchmakers Trade Sign

Fabulous 19th Cent Watchmakers Trade Sign

Located in New York, NY

This is a wonderful 19th century two sided watchmakers trade sign. It can easily hang on the wall or is available with a custom stand that we can supply.

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Antique 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Cast Iron Watchmaker Trade Sign
19th Century Cast Iron Watchmaker Trade Sign

19th Century Cast Iron Watchmaker Trade Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century cast iron watchmaker's trade sign with a highly unusual wood face on both sides, with the frame showing 'Watches' 'Clocks' and 'Jewelry' stamped in the outer rim, showin...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Signs

French Jeweler's Trade Sign
French Jeweler's Trade Sign

French Jeweler's Trade Sign

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H 19.75 in W 35.5 in D 1 in

French Jeweler's Trade Sign

Located in Hudson, NY

Painted metal French oval hanging trade sign (Watchmaker, Artisan, Jeweler)

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Early 20th Century French Signs

Materials

Iron, Tin

Late 19th Century Mahogany Wall Clock Signed A.Smyth Watchmaker Belfast

Late 19th Century Mahogany Wall Clock Signed A.Smyth Watchmaker Belfast

Located in Dublin, IE

Mahogany cased wall clock, circa 1880. This wall clock is signed A.Smyth, Watchmaker., 55 North St., Belfast and was most likely in Mr.Smyth's place of business acting as an adver...

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Antique 1880s German Late Victorian Wall Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

French Trade Sign
French Trade Sign

French Trade Sign

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H 19.85 in W 35.5 in D 1 in

French Trade Sign

Located in Hudson, NY

Painted metal French oval hanging trade sign for "Watchmaker, Artisan, Jeweler." Chain for hanging.

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron, Tin

Faux Tortoise shell And Gilt Long Case Clock. C 1720
Faux Tortoise shell And Gilt Long Case Clock. C 1720

Faux Tortoise shell And Gilt Long Case Clock. C 1720

Located in New York, NY

The whole decorated with chinoiseries in shades of gilt on a simulated red tortoiseshell ground; the interior with a printed paper notice titled Directions for setting up the clock a...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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Watchmaker Sign For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal watchmaker sign for your home. Each watchmaker sign for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer watchmaker sign, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each watchmaker sign bearing Folk Art, Industrial or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. LeRoy each produced at least one beautiful watchmaker sign that is worth considering.

How Much is a Watchmaker Sign?

A watchmaker sign can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,865, while the lowest priced sells for $179 and the highest can go for as much as $11,500.