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Item Ships From: USA
Period: 1940s
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Watch with Diamond Dial 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 449
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 22mm...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
S. Kirk & Son Repousse Sterling Bon Bon Bowl 409 No mono
Located in Addison, TX
This elegant bon bon bowl from S. Kirk & Son features the intricate Repousse pattern, crafted from high-quality Sterling Silver (.925). With a weight of 5.9 oz (168g), this antique p...
Category
1940s Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Diamond Set Pinecone Brooch by Gubelin 18k c1940s
By Gubelin
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1940s, 18k, by Gubelin, Swiss. Gubelin jewelry has a tasteful edginess that is great fashion, and vintage Gubelin is even more… This brooch is a ...
Category
1940s Swiss Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kelbert Ladies 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch Hand Made 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Kelbert Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 14mm
MOVEME...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
14K Yellow Gold Antique Telephone Charm Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
14K Yellow Gold Antique Telephone Charm Pendant
Year: 1940s
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.7 grams
Mea...
Category
1940s Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Westfield by Bulova Art Deco Tonneau Shape with
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Westfield Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Art Deco Carved Bakelite Bracelet Bangle Prystal Amber
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning transparent amber-color Bakelite bracelet bangle has a chunky domed shape with a deeply carved design. The piece boasts an intense orange-amber tone, all transparent wi...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
14 Karat Yellow Gold .30 Carat Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1943
Item Details:
Ring Size: 7.5
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.3grams
Diamond Details: .30ct, Old European Brilliant, Natural Diamond, G Color...
Category
1940s Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Bypass Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1940's diamond bypass ring handcrafted in 14 karat white gold. The vintage ring features an approximate .88 carat round brilliant cut diamond and 18 side diamonds weighing approximat...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro Jones Woodland Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fanning Vintage Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 14.5 x 20.0 mm
Opaque robin's egg blue with subtle gray matrix - bezel set
Flanked by fanning pleat motif chevron shoulders
Inscribed 'To Harry With Love -Martha'
With high polished finish
Stamped for 14 karat gold
With maker's mark for Jones...
Category
1940s Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.50 Carats Amethyst Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage retro approximately 7.50 carats amethyst ring, circa 1940. This 18 karat retro square cut amethyst ring is size 9.5. [KIMH 457]
*Resizing available for additional charge.
Category
1940s Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Mathey Tissot Gold Filled Watch in New Condition, Circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mathey Tissot Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14k Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSI...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Vintage Signed Monet Convertible Silvertone Chatelaine Brooch, 1947
By Monet
Located in Easton, PA
Silvertone sweater clip. Marked "Monet." One side detaches and can be worn alone. Dates to 1947. The single piece can be seen on pg 109 of Alice Vega's b...
Category
1940s American Modernist Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Hamilton Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulating Lugs 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Case
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 51mm X Width 27mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 72
DIAL / HANDS: Sterling Silver with 18Kt. Solid Gold Applied Numerals / Gilt Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This wonderful Art Deco watch was produced by the legendary American House of Hamilton, from Lancaster PA. The dial is done is Sterling Silver with Solid 18Kt. Gold Applied Numerals. Only the worlds finest Swiss Watches went to this extreme. We seldom see this model and this one is in exceptional condition. It is offered with an original Hamilton Buckle and with what we think was the original New, Old Stock Strap as well. The strap, while being new is to dried out to actually use. This watch can easily be worn every day and counted on to get you there on time, every time.
Hamilton Watch Company History
The wrong train, on the wrong track, at the wrong time at the end of the 19th century frequently resulted in disastrous train wrecks. In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy.
All engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week was the tolerance.
This was the inspiration for The Hamilton Watch Company which was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military.
In 1917, Hamilton introduced its first wristwatch for service men entering the first World War. The wristwatch quickly became popular with both soldiers and civilians recognizing how practical they were. Hamilton continued to grow throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and by the 1940s, the company was one of the largest watchmakers in the world.
Hamilton had exceptional engineers and designers and their watches were elegantly styled as well as dependable. As a watchmaker myself I consider Hamilton to be one of the worlds “best” watches. It was mass produced perfection. Even today, you can take 100 old Hamilton’s of the same model apart and shake them up in a bag and reassemble 100 watches that will work perfectly with almost no adjustment. This is an achievement.
In the early 1930’s our family store in Los Angeles was a “Hamilton” Store. Even during the depression though Hamilton did not allow you to discount the price to sell a watch. Also, in the neighborhood was another Hamilton store and one day the owner sent in a “shill” to buy a Hamilton from us, someone gave them a slight discount. Well, that was all it took for Hamilton to “pull the line” from us. In those days the local jewelry supply houses sold you the watches and they were all told not to sell to us...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Retro Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace in 18K Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Retro Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace 18K Rose Gold
Retro Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Necklace features 7 bezel set Emerald cabochons, collectively weighing over 25 c...
Category
1940s North American Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Retro Rose Gold and Gem set Large Hidden Surprise Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Retro, hidden Surprise Watch. The 14K Rose Gold center section measures 1 1/4 inch wide, depressing the Rubies on the case side operates a sp...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 0.13ct Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 14k Yellow & White Gold
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Retro-era eternity band, crafted circa 1940 in 14k yellow and white gold. The band features a distinctive two-tone leaf motif, adorned with single-cut diamonds set within ...
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Diamond and Platinum Stylized Wing Earrings with Removable Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro diamond clip earrings designed as stylized wings, each with a removable pendant of tapering diamonds, in platinum and 18k w...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Jean Painlevé Rare Seahorse Jewelry Parure
Located in Southbury, CT
The French artist Jean Painlevé, known primarily for his oceanic-themed films and photographs and whose work is currently exhibited in galleries around t...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Nettie Rosenstein Retro Sunflower Ear Clips
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in New York, NY
Nettie Rosenstein Retro Sunflower ear clips. Of rose gold plated sterling silver, white and black cold enamel and crystal rhinestone pave. Clip back fittings. Minor wear to enamel. 1...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Victorian Revival GIA 2.50 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Revival GIA 2.50 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one octagonal step cut emerald weighing approximately 2.50 carats, accompanied ...
Category
1940s Victorian Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage SORET Retro 14K Two Tone Rose Green Gold Amethyst Brooch US
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage SORET Retro, circa 1940s, 14K Two Tone Rose Green Gold Amethyst Brooch
Signed; 'SORET' '14K' Somers-Ernest Co., New York, NY
Age; Retro, 1940s
Measurements; 1.25 inch ro...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
Retro GIA 1.81 Carat Triangular Cut Diamond 14k Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro GIA 1.81 Carat Triangular Cut Diamond 14k Gold Ring. Featuring on triangular step cut diamond weighing 1.81 carats, accompanied b...
Category
1940s Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1940s Platinum Diamond Three Row Wedding Band
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 5.5
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 7.5 grams
Diamond Details: .75ct, Old European and Baguette Cut, F-G Color, VS Clarity
...
Category
1940s Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Retro Diamond Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Tank Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Diamond Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Tank Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carat, graded I color, SI2 clarity. Accented b...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Nettie Rosenstein Retro Sunflower Sterling Silver Pendant Brooch
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in New York, NY
Nettie Rosenstein Retro Sunflower pendant brooch. Of rose gold plated sterling silver, white and black cold enamel and crystal rhinestone pave. Minor wear to enamel. L 2 1/8" x W 2 1...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Deco 1930's to 1950's Enameled Diamond Charm Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Charm necklace started out life as a Charm bracelet I had this turned into a necklace keeping all the original elements of this bracelet. The charms are held by Diamon...
Category
1940s North American Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped American Watch with Original Dial 1940
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 25mm
MOVEMENT / CALIB...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Trifari Honeycomb Link Retro Bracelet
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Timeless design by Alfred Philippe for Trifari, Retro honeycomb bracelet. The articulated honeycomb links of 14 carat yellow gold plate. 1940's USA. Excellent Condition, 7.25" x .75".
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
1940s Sterling Silver Engraved Matchbox Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite 1940s Sterling Silver Engraved Matchbox Pendant, a delightful fusion of function and style. Crafted from sterling silver, this pendant not only serves as a ...
Category
1940s Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Gruen 416 Swiss Men's Wrist Watch
By Gruen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
We love vintage timepieces and this one of our favorite finds by Gruen Watch. Circa 1940's and in amazing condition, this sharp looking Gruen 416 Swiss Wrist Watch...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Steel
Gruen 10k Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style / Reference 770
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1946 Engraved Platinum Art Deco .65 Carat Old European Brilliant Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1946 (Engraved on inner shank)
Item Details:
Ring Size: 7.5
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.8 grams
Diamond Details:
.65ct, Old European Brilliant, Natu...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Rolled Gold Tone Diamante Dangling Snake Bracelet Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolled Gold Tone Diamante Dangling Snake Bracelet Circa 1940s. I have never seen another bracelet like this. It is so special and unusual....
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Width 23mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 982
DIAL / HANDS: Original Sterling Silver Dial with 18Kt. Gold Applied Numerals / Gilt Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This classic Art Deco Style watch was produced by the iconic American house of Hamilton. It is in excellent original condition and very dependable. Hamilton was renowned for their navigational ships chronometers...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Retro Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Tank Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Tank Ring. Featuring four asscher cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.55 carat, graded F-G color, VVS-VS...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Buren Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs From the 1940's
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Buren Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X 23mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Gilt Numerals
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 14mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This unique watch Buren is done with an unusual articulated design. These watches were called "Drivers Watches...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Mazer Topaz Flower Head Earclips
By Mazer Bros
Located in New York, NY
Mazer topaz flower head earclips of gold plated base metal, crystal rhinestones and oval faceted faux topaz stones. signed Mazer (on clips). L.75" x W .75". 1940's USA.
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal, Rhodium
Hamilton 14Kt Gold "Midas" Art Deco Watch 1940's with Original Dial Strap & Box
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Midas Series / Art Deco Tank
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm X Width 33mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 982M
DIAL / HANDS: Original Two Tone in Sterling Silver with 18Kt. Solid Gold Applied Numerals
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a great looking and dependable watch by this legendary American House from Lancaster Pennsylvania. This watch is offered with what appears to be an original period Alligator strap and an original Hamilton buckle and box. While the strap is to fragile to be practical it does indicate that this watch is in nearly new condition.
Hamilton was devoted to excellence from their most modest watch to their finest. For example, Hamilton Dials were made in all Sterling Silver with Solid Gold 18Kt. Applied Numerals. No American house did this on all their watches. Only the finest Swiss houses had this level of quality. This watch will keep dependable time for the next 200 years if you give it a service every so often.
Hamilton History
The wrong train, on the wrong track, at the wrong time at the end of the 19th century frequently resulted in disastrous train wrecks. In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy.
All engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week was the tolerance.
This was the inspiration for The Hamilton Watch Company which was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military.
In 1917, Hamilton introduced its first wristwatch for service men entering the first World War. The wristwatch quickly became popular with both soldiers and civilians recognizing how practical they were. Hamilton continued to grow throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and by the 1940s, the company was one of the largest watchmakers in the world.
Hamilton had exceptional engineers and designers and their watches were elegantly styled as well as dependable. As a watchmaker myself I consider Hamilton to be one of the worlds “best” watches. It was mass produced perfection. Even today, you can take 100 old Hamilton’s of the same model apart and shake them up in a bag and reassemble 100 watches that will work perfectly with almost no adjustment. This is an achievement.
In the early 1930’s our family store in Los Angeles was a “Hamilton” Store. Even during the depression though Hamilton did not allow you to discount the price to sell a watch. Also, in the neighborhood was another Hamilton store and one day the owner sent in a “shill” to buy a Hamilton from us, someone gave them a slight discount. Well, that was all it took for Hamilton to “pull the line” from us. In those days the local jewelry supply houses sold you the watches and they were all told not to sell to us. We simply contacted Gruen, and they were very excited to have a new account...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Art Deco Diamond Wedding Band Genuine 1930s-1940s Platinum Ring
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1930s-1940s Anniversary Band Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring
Features 3 Matching Clean and Colorless Natural Antique Single Cut Diamonds
100...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Pair of 14 karat gold flower vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 14 karat gold flower vases
Dimensions:
approximately 7.82 x 2.75
Weight: 464.1 grams.
Category
1940s Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
RETRO 1940's 14k Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Sun Flower Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this superb floral brooch circa 1940's.
A true stunner this brooch is finely made of 14k yellow gold and features a domed center of sparkling gems altern...
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Omega Cosmic Ref 2486-1 Moonphase Triple Date 37mm Manual Wind 1940s JM22
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A collector's classic, Men's Omega Cosmic jumbo 37mm Moonphase watch with triple date, c.1940s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, unres...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Chronometer California Dial
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
ROLEX
REF. 3458 BUBBLE BACK.STAINLESS STEEL BEAUTIFULL PATINA
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer, .Ref. #3458.
Made in the 1940s..
Fine and rare, tonneau shaped,
Self-winding, sta...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Old European Diamond Engagement Ring and Band Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6.75
Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 7.6 grams
Diamond Details: .90ct, total weight. F-G Color, VS Clarity. Old Eur...
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
A&K Aarre & Krogh Denmark Sterling Silver Leaf Pin Brooch #12805
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver leaf pin/brooch by Aarre & Krogh of Randers, Denmark, 1949-1990.
Beautiful leaf design with a highly polished...
Category
1940s Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Mazer Topaz and Citrine Floral Spray Retro Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Retro Large Mazer citrine leaf and topaz triple flower head floral brooch with crystal pave bow. Of gold plate base metal, crystal rhinestones and faceted paste oval stones. L 4.5" x...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Cartier Gold Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Gold Desk Clock
A beautifully crafted gold desk clock
The white dial is embellished with diamonds on the hands and at the 3, 6 9, and 12 o'clock markers.
Signed Cartier
...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring .67ct Original 1930-1940 Antique Plat
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's-1940's Sapphire and Diamond Ring .67ct Vintage Platinum
Features a Genuine .63ct Natural Blue Round Sapphire at its Center
With its U...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond Wedding Band Genuine Antique Deco Dated 4-24-49 Platinum Ring
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco Dated 4-24-1949 Diamond Anniversary Band Platinum Wedding Ring
Highlights 5 Matching Clean and Colorless Natural Antique Single-Cut Diamonds.
E...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 18k/Platinum Sapphire + Diamond Line Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
An attractive line bracelet from the late Retro (ca1940s) era! Crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, this beautiful bracelet boasts diamonds and sapphires that together create a f...
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch American Made 1940's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 24mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewel / Caliber 750 B
DIAL / HANDS: Original with Arabic Numerals /
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 17mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this wonderful vintage watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American Exceptionalism. The wonderfully crafted design is timeless. Even after 100 years or more, this watch can dependably be worn, used and counted on to get you there on time, every time. It is versatile enough to be worn for all types of occasions and various clothes. Wear it with a suit or even for more casual occasions but, certainly, feel confident that you are wearing a piece of history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for their quality and affordability, and they quickly became popular with consumers. Waltham played a major role in the development of the American watch industry as well as establishing the concept of “mass produced” products.
By the way, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts. Waltham’s success helped to make the United States a major player in the global watch market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the wealthier class or the “working class” that needed to know the time. The company's affordable watches made them accessible to a wider range of people and helped to change the way people thought about time. Prior to this, people used their local Church bells to direct them in their daily lives.
The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association.
In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company. Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world.
Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of the factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate.
Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Aries Zodiac Medallion Pendant Charm
By Zodiac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round disk with high polished edges and a raised Aries zodiac motif
With the astrological Aries symbol, a ram, stars, and inscribed 'Aries'
With a finely cross-hatch te...
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1940s Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14 Karat Ruby Diamond Watch Ciny Watch Co. Le Noirmont, circa 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous 14K retro watch is from the company Ciny and is from 1940. It has a snake bracelet in 14K Gold and is filled with Diamonds and Rubies. The Diamonds are, VS G-H and the...
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1940s American Retro Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Longines Rare Oversized 9Kt. Gold for English Market Original Dial 1940's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 9Kt. English Market
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 23 Z
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered / Gilt Leaf Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 17mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a classic model by Longines and was considered an oversized watch at the time. Large and elegant the watch looks new. It is a great unisex size as well and it can be worn for all type of occasions and counted on as well to get you there on time, every time. It is wonderful to wear a watch that is over 80 years old and is still dependable.
The company was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker. He was also the brother of renowned biologist Louis Agassiz. Agassiz started the company with two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel. The company's original name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie.
In 1846, Raigeul and Morel retired from the watch industry, leaving Agassiz as sole company head. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon, into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors.
In 1880, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry.
In 1912, Longines became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The company has held this position ever since, and it has been involved in every Olympic Games since then.
Longines has also been the official timekeeper of many other major sporting events, including the World Championships in Athletics, the Formula One World Championship, and the America's Cup.
In 1931, Longines invented the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch. This watch was designed specifically for Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The watch featured a special bezel that allowed Lindbergh to calculate his longitude.
In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased at the time from Abercrombie and Fitch in New York along with all the other equipment used on the expedition, it still runs well and keeps good, even after 100 years.
In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults. It was not open to the public, but a contact arranged it. There were examples of all the finest pocket and wristwatches they had ever produced. This included all the pieces that had received navigational and chronometer ratings. They were not even arranged for presentation; they were merely in drawers. I was shown the collection by their renowned “springer.” I have forgotten his name, but he was responsible for adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time. Interestingly but not surprisingly he could only speak to me about adjusting the hairspring but not about the watch in general. This is something that is not uncommon in the watch world. A craftsman will only know about the part of the watch that they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and other associated craftsmen knew almost nothing about what each other did. This seemed odd to me, but it is that way.
Lastly, our family jewelry store in Los Angeles was an official Longines retailer so I can speak from personal experience that Longines is an exceptional watch company regarding their service and dependability. They are also famous for the “Ultra Chron...
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1940s American Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Platinum Art Deco Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 7.75
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 6.6 grams
Diamond Details: .50ct, total weight. G-H Color, VS Clarity, Old European ...
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1940s Unknown Contemporary Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
2 Carat Old European Vintage Ring
Located in Rome, IT
This vintage diamond ring commands attention with its impressive size and a beautifully detailed filigree setting adorned with diamonds. The generous 2-carat round brilliant cut cent...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Forties French Bangle 18k
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1940s, 18k, by Amiel, Paris, France. Impeccably styled for everyday wear, this eighteen-karat gold bangle is as fashionably relevant today as it was chic 60 years ago. Known fo...
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1940s French Victorian Vintage USA - Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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