Pocket Watches

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Hunting-case fusee lever pocket watch, 1869

1869

This 1869 pocket watch features an engine-engraved hunting case. The inner dome bears an engraved presentation inscription: "Presented to Mr James Kernick by the shareholders of the Llandberries Q.M.Co. Ballarat, October 19th 1869." The watch is fitted with an enamel dial that includes a sunken seconds dial, with t…

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Illinois Bunn Special railroad watch, 1923

1923

The Illinois Bunn Special is an American railroad pocket watch manufactured in 1923 by the Illinois Watch Co. in Springfield, Illinois. Measuring 51.1 mm in overall diameter excluding the bow and crown, the watch features a dial with Arabic numerals, minute markings, and the Illinois trade mark. The lever movement…

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Illinois Pocket Watch - 20th Century

This Illinois pocket watch dates from the twentieth century and is housed in a round 10k case with a round caseback. The case measures 43.2 mm in width and 24 mm in length. The watch features an ivory dial with numbers. It is powered by a manual-winding movement.

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Illinois Pocket Watch Silver Working Case 7 Jewel Hunting - 1886

1886

This pocket watch was manufactured in 1886 by the Illinois Watch Company in the United States. Designed in a Victorian style, the watch features an 18s size silver hunting case fitted with a thick glass crystal. The case measures 58 mm (2.29 inches) in diameter and 22 mm (0.87 inches) in depth. The timepiece is equ…

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Illinois Railway Gold Filled Pocket Watch - Circa 1923

1923

Produced by the Illinois Watch Company circa 1923 in the United States, this pocket watch is housed in a gold-filled case measuring 50 mm in diameter. The watch features a white dial configured with Arabic numerals. The timepiece is driven by a manual-winding railway grade movement designated as the Model 9 Bunn Sp…

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Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch - 1880-1881

1881

Produced between 1880 and 1881 by the Illinois Watch Company in the United States, this pocket watch is housed in a gold-filled case. The exterior of the case is decorated with ornate engravings, and the case measures 54 mm in diameter. The timepiece is fitted with a white dial featuring Roman numerals for the hour…

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Illinois Watch Company open-face pocket watch, Sixty Hour Bunn Special, circa 1927

circa 1927

This open-face railroad grade pocket watch was manufactured by the Illinois Watch Company circa 1927. It is a 16s size Model 14 Sixty Hour Bunn Special. The watch is equipped with a 21-jewel lever-set movement featuring a lever escapement, housed in a 10K gold-filled Keystone watch case.

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Illinois Watch Open-face pocket watch, 21 jewels, grade illinois, circa 1922

circa 1922

The Illinois Watch open-face 21-jewel pocket watch is a size 12s timepiece produced circa 1922 by the Illinois Watch Company. Designed as an open-face pocket watch, the model represents the manufacturer's "illinois" grade mechanisms engineered during the final decade of the company's independent operation. Technica…

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Illinois Watch pocket watch, 21 jewels, grade Movement

The Illinois Watch Company 21-jewel pocket watch is a mechanical timepiece produced by the Illinois Watch Company of Springfield, Illinois. Fitted with a 21-jewel movement, examples of this pocket watch type feature gold-filled construction, including housings such as the B&B Royal 20-Year case. These watches are l…

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International Watch Co. (IWC) 18k yellow gold hunter case pocket watch

This 18k yellow gold hunter case pocket watch was manufactured by the International Watch Co. (IWC). The watch features a classic hunter case design, which includes a protective hinged gold cover that opens to reveal the dial. The dial is white and displays black Roman numerals for the hour markers, complemented by…

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International Watch Co. minute repeater hunter pocket chronograph, circa 1900

circa 1900

The object is an International Watch Co. minute repeater hunter pocket chronograph. In terms of its design, the piece is configured as a hunter case watch that functions as both a repeater and a chronograph, and it is fitted with a yellow gold hunter case. There are no specific inscriptions, legends, or dial texts r…

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International Watch Company 18kt. yellow gold dress pocket watch - 1960’s

1960

This open-face men's dress pocket watch by the International Watch Company dates to the 1960s and originates from Switzerland. The extra-slim case is constructed from 18kt yellow gold and measures 45 mm in diameter, with an overall weight of 36.82 grammes. The case bears 18kt gold hallmarks, the maker's signature, a…

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Invicta 14CT Rose Gold Minute Repeated Chronograph Pocket Watch - 1890

1890

An 1890 Swiss full hunter pocket watch by Invicta measuring 55 mm in diameter, housed in a 14ct rose gold case. The front and back covers feature an engine-turned sunburst pattern radiating from an oval vacant cartouche. Operating controls include a chronograph push button at two o'clock and a repeat push button at…

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Invicta Diamond Crown 14k Gold Minute Pocket Watch - 1880

1880

This Swiss Invicta full hunter pocket watch, dating to 1880, is crafted in a 55 mm 14k gold round case weighing 118 grams. The case features a diamond-set crown, engine-turned sunburst decoration radiating from an oval vacant cartouche on both covers, a repeater push button at six o'clock, and a chronograph button a…

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J. Assmann Glashutte Lever Pocket Watch - C1900

This 18ct yellow gold pocket watch by J. Assmann Glashütte, dating to circa 1900, measures 54 mm in diameter. The round case features a monogram on the front cover, a plain back cover, full hallmarks, and an inner cover engraved with the retailer name Spangenberg y Freccero Montevideo. The white enamel dial displays…

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J. Bellette gold montre à guichet pocket watch, London, 1700–1701

1700–1701

This gold pocket watch is a "montre à guichet" (aperture watch) made in London between 1700 and 1701. Hour and minute display is provided through two fixed hands and two curved apertures covered by two blued and gilded discs signed "BELLETE" and "LONDON". To the right is a small silver dial graduated 1–6 with quarte…

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J. Levy & Son 18k gold keyless wind half quarter repeating full hunter pocket watch, 1902

Chester Hallmark for 1902

This 18K gold full hunter pocket watch was crafted by J. Levy & Son, located at 6 Wilmington Square, Clerkenwell, London. Bearing a Chester hallmark for the year 1902, this timepiece features a keyless winding mechanism and a half quarter repeating complication, activated by a repeat slide positioned at the 6 o'cloc…

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J.E Caldwaell & Co. Nickel Silver Oversized Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial - 1915

1915

This oversized pocket watch, also known as a coach watch, is attributed to the Philadelphia firm J.E. Caldwell & Co., with its origin listed as Switzerland. Dated to 1915, the watch features a case constructed from nickel silver, also known as German silver, measuring 65 mm in diameter. The timepiece is fitted with…

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J.W. Benson 18k gold keyless half hunter pocket watch, 1879

London Hallmark for 1879

This J.W. Benson pocket watch is a keyless wind, half hunter timepiece constructed from 18k gold, featuring a London hallmark dating to 1879. The watch measures 49mm in diameter and is housed in a polished, hinged case, with the front cover displaying a blue Roman numeral chapter ring. The white dial is signed J.W.…

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J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Pocket Watch - Circa 1890s

Produced in the 1890s, this pocket watch was retailed by the London jeweler J.W. Benson. Designed in the Art Nouveau style, the timepiece features a sterling silver half hunter case decorated with engravings and kiln-fired enamel. The case is fitted with an original gold crown and bears English hallmarks. The watch…

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Jaeger-LeCoultre. Gold-plated metal pocket watch - Late 20th Century

The object is a pocket watch designed in a retro style. There are no specific inscriptions, legends, or dial signatures recorded for the piece. The documentation states that identifying details—such as the movement maker, movement signature, calibre, serial number, hallmarks, and case maker's marks—are not specified…

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James Hoddell & Co 18k Gold Minute Repeating Half Hunter Pocket Watch, 1896

London Hallmark for 1896

This 18k gold half hunter pocket watch is a refined horological instrument, manufactured by James Hoddell & Co of Coventry. The timepiece features a keyless wind movement, specifically a gilt 3/4 plate English lever calibre, number 2283. It incorporates a cut and compensated bi-metallic balance with a diamond end st…

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James II verge pocket watch movement by Thomas Tompion, London, c. 1690

circa 1690

The movement is constructed with four pierced tulip pillars pinned through the backplate, a scroll-pierced stop-iron block, and a verge escapement regulated by a sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion-style regulation. The backplate features a finely executed, symmetric foliate scroll-pierced, chased, and engra…

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James McCabe 'Carmichael watch' pocket watch, 1814

1814

The "Carmichael watch" is a pocket watch made by James McCabe in 1814. It was recovered following the shipwreck of the "Loch Ard" in 1878. The inside rear of the case features an inscription to Thomas Achilles Townshend, likely ordered by his wife, Eva, on the occasion of their marriage in 1884.

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James McCabe 18K gold key wind full hunter pocket watch, c. 1805

London Hallmark for 1805

This James McCabe 18K gold full hunter pocket watch, dating to 1805, is an exquisite example of early 19th-century horology. The watch features a polished hinged gold case, 58mm in diameter, complete with an inner dust cap. Its white dial is adorned with black Roman numeral hour markers and a black outer minute trac…

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Jaquemarts watch

Jaquemarts watch is held by National Museum of Art of Romania. Museum description: Signed on the reverse of the case covers: Carl Wagner; hallmark for fineness. The museum record gives measurements D: 5.7 cm; fineness of metal: 800 ‰. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: ceas Jaquemarts. Material: silv…

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Jean-Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French - Circa 1780

1780

This open-faced pocket watch was crafted by French watchmaker Jean-Antoine Lepine and dates to circa 1780, or the late 1770s, during the late eighteenth century. Originating in France, the oversized watch case is made of 18-karat rose gold and measures 59 mm in diameter. The timepiece features a cream-colored ename…

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Jean-François Bautte pocket watch gifted by Jean Capodistrias

The object is a pocket watch titled "Jean-François Bautte pocket watch gifted by Jean Capodistrias." It was presented as a gift by Jean Capodistrias to Nicolaos Savitsanos. The watch was featured in the exhibition "Genève et la Grèce" at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire in Geneva. The catalogue entry provides no inform…

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John Cashmore Yellow Gold Half Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch - C1893

This English half hunter pocket watch, hallmarked for 1893, features an 18-carat yellow gold case measuring 50 mm in diameter. The front cover is decorated with blue inlaid enamel Roman numerals, and the back cover displays a crest of The Dacre Ram's head. The white enamel dial is detailed with Roman numerals, an ou…

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John Chance Chepstow Pocket Watch - 1775

1775

This round silver "onion" pocket watch, dating to 1775, is attributed to John Chance of Chepstow, England. The case is embossed with a depiction of a biblical scene and bears the maker's signature and stamp. The piece measures 55 mm in diameter, 24 mm in thickness, and weighs 109.93 grams. The watch features an ori…

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John Pace of Bury, London-hallmarked 18K Gold Pocket Watch, 1827

1827

This 1827 open-face pocket watch by John Pace of Bury is housed in an 18K yellow gold round case measuring 50 mm across. The case features embossed foliate edges, an engine-turned case back, and floral detailing on the bow and crown. The inside of the case bears London hallmarks, a date letter for 1827, and the numb…

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Jules Jurgensen 18k rose gold minute repeating open face pocket watch

early 20th century

The watch features an 18-karat rose gold case measuring 54mm in diameter, weighing 130.9 grams total. Its design incorporates the signature Jurgensen bow setting and distinct Jurgensen lips. The white enamel dial features Roman numerals and plum-colored steel Breguet-style hands with a single sunk sub-dial. Internal…

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Jules Mathey Locle Split Second Chronograph Pocket Watch Gold Filled - 1890s

The Jules Mathey Locle split-second chronograph pocket watch is a Swiss timepiece dating from the 1890s. It is housed in a round, gold-filled Keystone case manufactured by James Boss and bears serial number 6626634. Fitted with an acrylic crystal, the watch measures 54.5 mm in diameter, 17.5 mm in thickness, and wei…

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L. Vrard & Co. 18k gold coin pendant watch in English sovereign case

c. 1910

Vrard & Co. of Tientsin and Peking. Dating to approximately 1910, the watch is encased in an 18k gold housing that bears London hallmarks. The watch measures approximately 22mm in diameter and 7mm in depth, with a total weight of 17.3 grams. The watch features a gold dial detailed with guilloche engraving, set with…

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Ladies Pendant Le Roy Enamel Gold French Pocket Watch - 1890

1890

This late 19th-century French ladies' pendant pocket watch, dated to circa 1890, features a round gold case decorated with painted enamel. It has a diameter of 35 mm (also noted as 30.48 mm) and an overall weight of 20.2 grams (0.71 troy ounces). The watch is fitted with a silver guilloché dial. The inner cover is…

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Lady's 18 ct. gold open-face pocket watch with key

This is an 18 ct. thin gold open-face lady's pocket watch accompanied by a key. The case is engraved and fitted with a gilt dome and bow. A black ribbon holding the winding key is attached to the engraved bow. The watch features an engraved gilt dial with painted figures, blue hands, and a flush seconds dial. It is…

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Lady's open-face cylinder pocket watch and box, 1871

1871

This object is a lady's keywound open-faced pocket watch accompanied by its box. The watch features a cylinder bar movement, an embossed gold case, and an 18-carat gold dial decorated with a floral design in the centre. Repair dates engraved into the back of the case include 1871, 1876, 1882, and 1886. The fitted r…

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Late Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel & Diamond Detachable Watch Pin - 19th Century

This late Victorian pendant watch pin from the 1800s is crafted in 14-karat yellow gold with blue enamel decoration. The jar-shaped pendant features a floral design on the reverse and is set with 44 diamonds totaling 0.46 carats, including six European-cut, ten old mine-cut, and sixteen old European-cut diamonds. Th…

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Le Phare 18 Karat Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Pocket Watch - 1890

1890

An open-face pocket watch manufactured by Le Phare, dating from the late 19th century or 1890s. The case is constructed from 18-karat yellow gold and features a machine-turned guilloché outer cover along with an ornate inner cover. The complete watch has a total weight of 114.7 grams. The display includes a dedicat…

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Le Phare Tir Cantonal du Centenaire Genève 1814-1914 niello silver quarter repeating pocket watch

circa 1914

This collectible Swiss pocket watch is a highly decorative quarter repeating timepiece produced for the 'Tir Cantonal du Centenaire Genève 1814-1914' shooting contest. Manufactured by Le Phare in Le Locle, the company founded by Charles-Ami Barbezat-Baillot, this watch reflects the tradition of gifting high-quality…

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LeCourltre 18CT Gold Minute Repeater PocketWatch - 20th Century

This pocket watch features an 18-carat gold round full hunter case measuring 52 mm in diameter, fitted with plain covers and a side repeater slide. The white enamel dial is configured with Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at six o'clock. Time is indicated by blued steel…

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Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch - C1890

A Swiss keyless minute repeater chronograph full hunter pocket watch dating to circa 1890. The round 18ct yellow gold case measures 60 mm in diameter and is decorated with a party scene depicting three cavaliers, while the back cover is plain. The inner cover bears a description of the movement along with medals of…

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Lever Watch

Mid 19th century

This object is a mid-19th-century gold lever watch originating from England. The watch features a circular case with a diameter of 4.9 cm (1 15/16 inches) and is equipped with a decorative pendant and suspension bow at the top for attachment. The gold dial is designed with Roman numerals arranged around the chapter…

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Lister & Sons 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch, 1934

1934

This 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch was retailed by Lister & Sons of Newcastle upon Tyne. The timepiece features an elegant white enamel dial with black Roman numeral hour markers and a dedicated subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the six o'clock mark. The exterior half hunter case is crafted from 18ct gold,…

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Longines - 1904

1904

This Longines watch features an Albo metal case composed of heavy silver plate on a nickel base. The back of the case is decorated with a rural scene depicting a young lad playing pan pipes for a dancing young lady. Excluding the crown and bow, the overall diameter of the case measures 52.7 mm. The timepiece is fit…

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Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Chronograph Pocket Watch - 1920’s

1920

This pocket watch is an Art Deco chronograph manufactured by Longines in Switzerland in 1920. The timepiece is driven by a manual-wind mechanical movement featuring a chronograph complication, constructed during the 1920 to 1929 period by the Swiss firm. The case is crafted from 14-karat yellow gold and has an over…

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Longines 18CT Gold Chronograph Pocket Watch - C1900s

This early 20th-century Swiss pocket watch by Longines is an 18ct yellow gold keyless lever full hunter chronograph measuring 52 mm in diameter. The round case features plain front and back covers with a side-mounted chronograph button. Its white enamel dial is inscribed "Longines Anti-Magnetique" and features Arabi…

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LONGINES 18K gold pocket watch

1900

LONGINES 18K gold pocket watch, movement and case no. 1254968 A fine, small, keyless, 18K gold openface pocket watch with white enamel dial. Fitted with a gilt finish mechanical movement, straight line lever escapement, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, bi-metallic balance with timing screws, hing…