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Elgin 7 Jewel Pocket Watch

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain

By Elgin

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...

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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887

Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1925
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1925

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1925

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Original Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Original Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm Lug Tip to Lug ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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1884 Elgin Silverode Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 18S
1884 Elgin Silverode Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 18S

1884 Elgin Silverode Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 18S

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial including blue hands and dedicated seconds dial (missing second hand).

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Antique 19th Century American Modern Pocket Watches

1916 Elgin Gold-Filled Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 6S
1916 Elgin Gold-Filled Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 6S

1916 Elgin Gold-Filled Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 6S

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial including cobalt blue hands.

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Elgin 18k Yellow Gold Mini Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S
Antique Elgin 18k Yellow Gold Mini Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S

Antique Elgin 18k Yellow Gold Mini Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S

By Elgin

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Gold Color Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 18K Yellow Gold Case w/ Intricate enamel design in center of dial Black Roman Nu...

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Antique Early 1900s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S
1910's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S

1910's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and dedicated seconds dial.

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Vintage 1910s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1920's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
1920's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12

1920's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1880's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 10S
1880's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 10S

1880's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 10S

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial. Black hands and a dedicated seconds dial.

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Antique 1880s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Estate Elgin Pocket Watch
Estate Elgin Pocket Watch

Estate Elgin Pocket Watch

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Dm 1.42 in

Estate Elgin Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Victorian period Elgin pocket watch, circa 1899. This gold filled beauty has a 7 jewel manual wind movement.

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Antique 1890s American Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold-Plated, Case, Year 1893, 7 Jewel
Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold-Plated, Case, Year 1893, 7 Jewel

Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold-Plated, Case, Year 1893, 7 Jewel

By Elgin

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold Plated, 52 mm Case, Year 1893, Seven Jewel, Size 16s, Model 3, Grade 114, Very Good Condition, Grade: 114. This watch is not working and is s...

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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

1948 Yellow Gold Lord Elgin Pocket Watch Presented by Monsanto
1948 Yellow Gold Lord Elgin Pocket Watch Presented by Monsanto

1948 Yellow Gold Lord Elgin Pocket Watch Presented by Monsanto

By Lord Elgin

Located in Birmingham, AL

This beautiful watch was originally presented as a gift in 1948 to a gentleman who had spent 25 years working for Monsanto. This momento is engraved on the back of the 14k yellow gol...

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921
Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921

Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921

By Elgin

Located in San Diego, CA

Elgin 1921 railroad pocket watch with a 59mm case made of silverode and is 20mm thick.

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Vintage 1920s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Vintage Elgin Gold-Plated Pocket Watch, Year 1907, Floral Bird Case, 7 Jewel
Vintage Elgin Gold-Plated Pocket Watch, Year 1907, Floral Bird Case, 7 Jewel

Vintage Elgin Gold-Plated Pocket Watch, Year 1907, Floral Bird Case, 7 Jewel

By Elgin

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Elgin Gold Plated Pocket Watch, Year 1907, Floral Bird Case, 7 Jewel, Size 12s, Hunting, Model 2, Grade 301, Very Good Condition, 46mm case, Off-white face with black Roman N...

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Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

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Gold Plate

Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905

Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905

By Elgin

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage 1905 gold plated Elgin pocket watch that's 49mm in diameter and 14mm thick.

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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905, 49mm
Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905, 49mm

Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905, 49mm

By Elgin

Located in San Diego, CA

Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905, 49mm This vintage Elgin pocket watch, manufactured in 1905, has a diameter of 49mm and a thickness of 14mm.

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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 1909 Gold-Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Working, Very Good Condition
Vintage 1909 Gold-Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Working, Very Good Condition

Vintage 1909 Gold-Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Working, Very Good Condition

By Elgin

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage 1909 Gold Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Working (see video), Very Good Condition, Grade 320, Model 2, 7 Jewel, Size Os, Very nice Case, White Face, Black Roman Numerals, Seconds...

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Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Elgin Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1900 with Kiln Fired Dial
Elgin Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1900 with Kiln Fired Dial

Elgin Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1900 with Kiln Fired Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Aged Crystal From 1916
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Aged Crystal From 1916

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Aged Crystal From 1916

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1916 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 47mm MOVEMENT / CA...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Full Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 7 Jewel Guilloche Case
Elgin Full Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 7 Jewel Guilloche Case

Elgin Full Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 7 Jewel Guilloche Case

By Elgin

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Yellow Solid Gold Case w/ Intricate Pie Crust Guilloche Design Black Roman ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1918 WW1 / Trench Watch Elgin Rare White Star Dial "Foch"
1918 WW1 / Trench Watch Elgin Rare White Star Dial "Foch"

1918 WW1 / Trench Watch Elgin Rare White Star Dial "Foch"

By Elgin

Located in Raleigh, NC

This white dial is much harder to come by as far fewer of these were manufactured compared to the black dials What are WW1 or Trench watches? They were created using 3/0 and 0 ...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1919 Rare Small Font Dial Elgin "Foch" Hermetic, Solid Nickel, Stunning
1919 Rare Small Font Dial Elgin "Foch" Hermetic, Solid Nickel, Stunning

1919 Rare Small Font Dial Elgin "Foch" Hermetic, Solid Nickel, Stunning

By Elgin

Located in Raleigh, NC

What are World War 1 or Trench watches? They were created using 3/0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and installing into watch cases that were meant to worn on the wrist. it is not...

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Vintage 1910s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Small Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch
Small Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch

Small Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Carlisle, GB

Elgin National Watch Co. gold plated lever hunter fob watch, circa 1898, seven jewels, no. 7953068, signed dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, engine turned case, 36mm w...

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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

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Gold Plate

1919 Elgin Pershing Dial with Military Nickel Pilots Watch
1919 Elgin Pershing Dial with Military Nickel Pilots Watch

1919 Elgin Pershing Dial with Military Nickel Pilots Watch

By Elgin

Located in Bradford, Ontario

Having any resource making it easier to figure out how much fuel you have remaining while a Fokker is trying to get on your tail must have been appreciated. ITEM DETAILS Brand: Elg...

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20th Century American Wrist Watches

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Base Metal

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Naples, IT

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TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.5" Fleur de Lis Key Pendant Necklace 16"

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.5" Fleur de Lis Key Pendant Necklace 16"

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.5" Fleur de Lis Key Pendant Necklace 16" Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" Pendant: 1.5" long Weight: 6.0 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat to...

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Victorian 14K Gold  Fob  Watch Chain
Victorian 14K Gold  Fob  Watch Chain

Victorian 14K Gold Fob Watch Chain

Located in New York, NY

A victorian 14K gold watch chain worn with a watch on one end, carrying a fob on the other. Of gold round and two sizes of rectangular links, ribbed and etched in an aesthetic taste....

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar
Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar

Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar

Located in Venice, CA

This 14k gold watch chain has a fabulous hollow link interwoven with tiny balls for an unusual variation of a curb link. The links are carved with a ribbed texture that give a matte ...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865

A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865

Located in Stamford, CT

Emile Peret, Locle, Swiss, 1865, hunting case. Minute repeating pocket watch with porcelain dial, movement number 16666, case number 20175, size 20 L, 10 independent bridges, mustach...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3.01 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
Vintage 3.01 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA

Vintage 3.01 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA

Located in Montgomery, AL

We always love a beautiful old European cut diamond!! Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Edwardian 1900 - 1920 Weight: 4.8 Grams Shank Width: 1.7mm Head Height: 6.8mm Head Width: ...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

By VimleshBadaya

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...

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2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

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Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...

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Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...

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Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Full Size METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1879 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch
Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch

Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in valatie, NY

Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch With Fleur de Lis Fob Pin. The case is hallmarked "WARRANTED 14K TO ASSAY" and "Leon W.C. Co.," these cases were ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1800s
Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1800s

Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1800s

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Lepine STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Diameter 59mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1800's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key ...

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Antique Early 1800s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Located in Boston, MA

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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box

Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1910 Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 14k Rose Gold 53 M.M Demi Hunter with inside Gold dust cover, Gilt lever movement, Porcelain dial with Gold Hands. Signed Vacheron ...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Rose Gold

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Richard Mille RM 011 RM011 AJ RG Felipe Massa Edition Rose Gold and Titanium

Richard Mille RM 011 RM011 AJ RG Felipe Massa Edition Rose Gold and Titanium

By Richard Mille

Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit  Moschino Cheap & Chic

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By Moschino

Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR

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Elgin 7 Jewel Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact elgin 7 jewel pocket watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Gold Plate. Finding the perfect elgin 7 jewel pocket watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. A elgin 7 jewel pocket watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a elgin 7 jewel pocket watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Elgin 7 Jewel Pocket Watch?

On average, a elgin 7 jewel pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $1,100, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $8,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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