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Small Roskopf Swiss Made Full Hunter Silver Pocket Watch, circa 1880
Located in Carlisle, GB
Small Roskopf Swiss Made Full Hunter Silver Pocket Watch c.1880. This beautiful and good quality
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver

Silver John Forrest London Key-Wind Pocket Watch, circa 1880
Located in Carlisle, GB
This watch is in good working condition and has been serviced. Tiny crack on the bottom dial and
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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Key-wind Pocket Watch. This watch is working and ticking well. Visible chipped on
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Key-Winding Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Silver

Antique Small Silver Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A beautiful silver ladies fob watch in a quarter repeating Swiss movement. Circa 1880
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver

Antique Silver Hand Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 33mm diameter hand winding silver Fob/ Pocket Watch is in good working
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Silver

Antique Key Winding Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique key winding silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is
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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

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Silver

Antique Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique silver pocket watch is working and it is ticking well. It comes with a
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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

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Silver

Antique Silver Longines Stem winding Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Carlisle, GB
A Heavy silver Longines Pocket watch c.1880’s it Won 3 gold medals and 7 silver medals in Paris
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Silver

Antique Silver Beautifully Engraved Case Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver full Engraved Case Pocket Watch (working). This watch is working and ticking well
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Beautiful Antique Silver Fob Watch with Its Own Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Small Silver Pocket Watch With beautiful pocket watch chain. This lovely enamel dial watch
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Antique 1880s Early Victorian Pocket Watches

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Silver

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket / Stop Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Charming Antique Silver pocket watch with a stop watch mechanism is working and it is ticking
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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Antique 14K Gold Hand-winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 43mm diameter antique pre-owned watch is in good working condition and it is running
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Baume Geneve Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful silver & gold engraved dial pocket watch is working and it is ticking well. The
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Antique Victorian Enamel Inlaid Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Beautiful Enamel Inlaid Key-wind Pocket Watch. This antique stunning enamel inlaid dial
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Small Antique Silver Pocket Watch Signed J. Widmer
Located in Carlisle, GB
Small Antique Silver Pocket Watch Signed J.Widmer This watch is in good working order and is
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

14 Karat Gold Victorian Period Small Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 38mm diameter mechanical pocket watch is good working condition and is
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Antique Gemstones Seeded Pearl Silver Pocket / Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Pocket / Fob Watch This beautiful fob watch is working and ticking well. Please
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Multi-gemstone, Silver

Miniature Silver Cased Half Hunter Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals
Located in Carlisle, GB
A miniature silver cased half hunter pocket watch. The enamel face has roman numerals on its dial
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Fine Antique 18 Karat Gold Fob / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This stunning ladies gold pocket watch is in good working condition and is ticking well.
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Enamel

Silver Victorian Period Key-Wind Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This small and beautiful antique Victorian period with its pink enamel dial pocket watch is in good
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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Small 14 Karat Gold Antique Fob / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique little watch is working and it is ticking well. Visible dents on the side
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Silver Full Engraved Case Hand-Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Hand-wind Pocket Watch. This watch is working and is ticking well. Visible tiny
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver

Small 18 Karat Gold John Barrel Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 18k gold watch is working and ticking well. Visible dents on the side case
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Silver LA FIDELE, GENEVE Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver LA FIDELE, GENEVE key-wind Pocket Watch. This beautiful watch is working and
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Small Antique Victorian Key-Wind Silver Fob / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Victorian Silver pocket/ fob watch This beauty little watch is in good Working condition
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Inlaid Dial Pocket Watch Signed by Henry Touchon
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Decorative Gold And Silver Enlaid Dial Pocket Watch. This watch is in good working
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver

18 Karat Gold Antique Key-Wind Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique key-wind Gold Pocket Watch is in good working condition and it is ticking
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Enamel

Rare, Antique Full Hunter Silver Moonphase Calendar Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare, Antique Full Hunter Silver & Niello case Moonphase Calendar Pocket Watch. This Lovely good
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel, Niello

Antique Silver Engine Turn Cased Key Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique heavy 51mm diameter key winding silver pocket watch is in good working
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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

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Silver

Antique Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch Signed KENDAL DENT
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 49mm diameter key winding silver pocket watch is in good working condition
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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

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Silver

Antique Silver Engine Turned Case English Lever Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique Silver engine turned cased English Lever pocket watch is in good working
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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Small Pink and Gold Inlaid Enamel Silver Pocket / Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Small Pink and gold inlaid Enamel Silver Pocket / Watch This beautiful pocket watch in
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver

Antique Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch Signed by Dent
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 52mm diameter key winding silver pocket watch is in good working condition
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pocket Watches

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Silver

Fine 18 Karat Gold Victorian Period Small Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique ladies fob watch is working and it is ticking well. Visible dents on the
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Silver Open Face Pocket Watch Signed Jubualt A Chateaudun
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique silver pocket watch is in good working order. But I cannot guarantee the
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch with Very Fine Hands
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Key-wind Pocket Watch With Very Fine Hands. This pocket watch is working and it is
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch Signed J. Bolloten Bangor
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 56mm diameter (excluding crown) antique key winding silver pocket watch is in good
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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver and Green Enamel Hand Winding Fob / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 29mm diameter (excluding the crown) mechanical silver fob watch is in good
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver and Green Enamel Hand Winding Fob / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 29mm diameter (excluding the crown) mechanical silver fob watch is in good
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Plated Key-Winding Pocket Watch with a Chain
Located in Carlisle, GB
This charming silver plated pocket watch is in good working condition and it ticks nicely and runs
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

Stunning Victorian Ancre Gold Pocket Watch with Sonnerie Quarter Repeater
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: pocket watch Condition: good condition Country of origin
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Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Silver Swiss Made Pocket Watch Signed H. Samuel Manchester Acme Lever
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Swiss Made Pocket Watch Signed H. Samuel Manchester “ACME LEVER”. This watch is
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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

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Silver

Fine Antique 18 Karat Gold Quarter Repeater Small Pocket Watch Signed Rotherhams
Located in Carlisle, GB
Fine Antique 18K Gold Quarter Repeater Small Pocket Watch Signed Rotherhams c.1880’s This
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Enamel

Small 18K Gold Victorian Period Key-Wind Thrussell Son Geneve Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Beautiful Antique Gold pocket watch is working and its is ticking well. Visible scratch on the
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

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18k Gold

Antique Silver with Pink Enamel and Gold Inlaid Dial Key Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver with pink Enamel & gold Enlaid Dial Pocket Watch. This beautiful key-wind pocket
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Very Fine Antique 18 Karat Gold Engraved Case Key-Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique key-windIng pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Enamel

Fine Enameled Gold Half Hunter Case Pocket Watch, 1880s
By Thomas Russell Son
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Beautiful 18k gold guilloché enameled half hunter fully engraved case, pocket watch. An elegant
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Antique Key-Wind Silver Hallmarked Birmingham circa 1882 Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Key-wind Silver Hallmarked Birmingham c.1882 Pocket Watch. This heavy watch is working
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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Small 10 Karat Gold and Diamonds Full Hunter Victorian Period Fob/Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This stunning small antique gold & diamonds full hunter case pocket watch is in good condition and
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 10k Gold, Enamel

Very Fine Early 18K Gold Key-Wind D. Mottu Fils A Geneve Small Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful and good quality 18K Gold & engines turn cased pocket watch is working and ticking
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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18k Gold

Antique Silver Trench Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful enamel dial Trench Watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well.
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Antique 9 Karat Gold Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This small gold pocket watch is working and it is ticking well. Please study the images carefully
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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9k Gold, Enamel

Antique Turquoise Enamel Silver Swiss Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Turquoise Enamel Silver Fob Watch. This beautiful enamel fob watch is working and ticking
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Gunmetal and Gold Fob / Brooch Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gunmetal Fob / Brooch Watch. This beautiful antique pin / brooch watch is working and
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Gilt Metal

Antique Turquoise or Blue Enamel Silver Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Turquoise / Blue Enamel Fob Watch . This small fob / pocket watch is working and ticking
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Small 10 Karat Gold and Diamonds Antique Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 29mm diameter hand winding ladies fob / pocket watch is in good working condition
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 10k Gold, Enamel

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1880 Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1880 pocket watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Silver and Enamel — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect 1880 pocket watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 1880 pocket watch over the years, but those made by Elgin, Patek Philippe and American Waltham Watch Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 1880 pocket watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 23, is particularly popular. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also bead and round cut versions for sale. Most of our 1880 pocket watch for sale are for women, but there are 210 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 1880 Pocket Watch?

On average, a 1880 pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $789, while they’re typically $103 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Pocket-watches for You

Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.

The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)

At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.

In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.

By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.

Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.

Questions About 1880 Pocket Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch pocket is called by a number of names. You will sometimes see people refer to it simply as a watch pocket. Other names include a coin pocket or a fob pocket. Find a variety of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best pocket watch is a matter of preference. The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth. Brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet are internationally renowned makers of pocket watches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you store pocket watches is largely a matter of personal preference. Generally, you should keep them in a storage container designed specifically for stowing delicate items, such as a velvet-lined jewelry box, a watch box or on a watch stand. Shop a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch fob refers to the chain or ribbon to which a pocket watch is attached. Its purpose was to make the watch more readily accessible to the wearer. You’ll find a variety of pocket watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A fusee pocket watch — named for the French word fusée — is an antique type of watch with a crescent pulley and a curved groove around it that is wound with a cord or chain. The chain is attached to the mainspring barrel. Find a range of vintage fusee pocket watches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The way to speed up your pocket watch depends on the specific model of timepiece that you have. To avoid damage, take it to a watch repair shop with experience repairing pocket watches to make adjustments. You'll find a selection of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A hunter pocket watch is a pocket watch with a metal case that has a spring hinged lid to cover the watch face and protect it from damage.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    The most highly sought-after pocket watch will vary over time as trends in collecting do come and go. However, some pocket watches remain consistently popular among collectors. These timepieces include dress watches, such as those crafted by Elgin, Audemars Piguet and Patek Phillippe; railroad pocket watches produced by makers like Illinois and Hamilton; and military timepieces manufactured by Rolex and Omega. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old your pocket watch is, learn about its maker by conducting online research using trustworthy sources. For each maker, there is a set of characteristics used to date its timepieces. You may need to examine the maker's mark, serial number, model number, movement number, dial features or other aspects. If you run into any difficulty, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the dating process. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Elgin pocket watches are more than 150 years old. The first Elgin pocket watch debuted in 1867, and the Elgin National Watch Co. watchmaker continued to produce them until 1968. At the height of their popularity, Elgin pocket watches accounted for half of all pocket watches sold in the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a range of Elgin watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Waltham pocket watches are more than 150 years old. The American watchmaker introduced its first pocket watch in 1857, and it called this groundbreaking watch the Model 1857 in honor of its launch date. Waltham went on to become one of the leading makers of pocket watches for personal use and the railroad industry in the U.S. Shop a diverse assortment of Waltham watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To open a Hamilton pocket watch, take it to a reputable watch repair shop. Experts advise against opening antique pocket watches on your own because special tools are necessary to avoid damaging the timepieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hamilton pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to open a Howard pocket watch depends on its design. However, experts recommend that you don't attempt to open one yourself. Instead, take the piece to a watch repair center that has experience servicing pocket watches. Doing so will help you avoid damaging the timepiece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Howard pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your pocket watch is valuable, consult a licensed appraiser. Choose one with experience appraising antique and vintage timepieces. Having your pocket watch evaluated by a knowledgeable professional is the only way to be certain of its value. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To change a battery in a pocket watch, you must first remove the watch back. Depending on the type of watch, you may need a specially designed tool or a precision screwdriver to accomplish this task. Once you have the back removed, you may need to remove parts to access the battery and perform the replacement. Because there is so much variability in timepiece design and you could potentially damage your watch when removing the back and other parts, experts recommend having an experienced watch repairer replace the battery. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the year of a pocket watch is to identify and look up the serial number. Pocket watch serial numbers can be located inside the watch once you remove or open the back cover of the watch. Shop a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pocket watches come in a variety of sizes but the most popular sizes for women are 0s, 6s and 8s. Measuring pocket watches is a bit confusing and to make it easier a 0s is1.166”, a 6s is 1.367” and 8s is 1.433”. So it’s fairly safe to say that an average size for a woman’s pocket watch is between 1 and 1.5 inches. Find vintage and contemporary pocket watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rolex made pocket watches from 1905 through to the 1970s. The last pocket watch released was a small, ultra-formal 18 karat piece. Own a piece of history by shopping a selection of Rolex pocket watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.