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Art Deco pocket watch retailed by Hardy Brothers in 1934
The Art Deco period, combined with a gents pocket watch results in this elegant and stylish Art Deco pocket watch retailed by Hardy Brothers in 1934. There is something so nice about the heft and feel of a genuine pocket watch with a mechanical movement inside and this one looks as good today as when it was made all those years ago.
Made in a 9ct yellow gold case that measures 45.7mm across by 54.6mm from the bottom to the top of the bow, this is the perfect size to slip into a pocket and then pull out and hold in the palm of your hand.
The dial is so clean and easy to read and is signed with the retailer Hardy Bros (Brothers) Ltd who started in Sydney in 1853 and are still trading today. With the sub-seconds at the bottom and beautiful Art Deco font for the numerals, this is a perfect pocket watch to add to a collection or for that special gift for that hard-to-buy for person in your life.
Inside is a lovely 15 jewelled manual wind Swiss made movement made by Vertex which has just come back from a full service, runs perfectly and comes with our twelve month warranty.
If you have been after an elegant vintage pocket watch that both looks and feels so smart in the palm of your hand, then this might just be the one.
Stock# ES7836
Hallmarked: 1934
$2,650 (On hold Mr RW)
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18ct Charles Frodsham pocket watch made in 1874
Charles Frodsham was one of London's most eminent watchmakers, renowned the world over for their high quality movements including chronometers, and here is a very elegant 18ct Charles Frodsham pocket watch made in 1874.
Perfect for any pocket watch collector, or that perfect gift for that difficult to buy for man in your life, this antique pocket watch feels just right in the palm of your hand. The 18ct yellow gold case measures 48.3mm across by 67mm from the bottom to the top of the bow.
With the white enamel dial still in excellent condition, it displays the traditional form of Roman numerals and has the sub-seconds counter at the bottom. Still so easy to read, it is wound via the crown and setting the hands is done by pressing in the pin at the 1 o'clock position and turning the crown.
Inside the signed movement has recently undergone a full service, keeps perfect time and comes with our twelve month warranty.
Charles Frodsham pocket watches are known the world over as some of the best to collect, and this one is just perfect in all respects.
Stock# W1303
Maker: Charles Frodsham
Hallmarked: London 1874
$3,200
$3,200.00
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Antique 18ct gold full hunter chronograph W. Bennett & Co pocket watch
Here is a very solid and robust antique 18ct gold full hunter chronograph W. Bennett & Co pocket watch that feels incredible in the palm of the hand.
Made in 1886, the pocket watch was made by the eminent English watch making company Bennett and Co. Not only is it a wonderful timepiece, but it also has the chronograph function which is started, stopped and reset by the button near the 12 o'clock position. Once started, the long hand is easy to read and the time passed displayed on the additional counter at the 12 o'clock.
With the white enamel dial in perfect condition, this is such a handsome pocket watch to hold in the palm of your hand. Measuring 53mm across by 72.6mm to the top of the bow, there is nothing quite like a genuine antique pocket watch to hold and admire such as this one.
Opening the back cover reveals the dust cover which has the most exquisite hand engraving of the highest standard. There is no doubt that this hand engraving is up there with the best of the best and displays the British coat of arms, including the French phrases "Dieu et mon droit "which means "God and my right" and is the motto of the monarch of the United Kingdom and was adopted by Henry V in the 15th Century. And there is the other French phrase "Honi soit qui mal y pense” which means “Shame on he who thinks evil of it”. This term goes back to King Edward III, when Norman French was a common language in the UK. These phrases and coat of Arms is commonly seen in the United Kingdom including on all British passports.
And below the coat of arms, it is also hand engraved with Wm (William) Farmer 30 Hunter St Sydney which were the retailers of this fine pocket watch. Farmer and Co, were one of Australia's leading department stores, that started in 1839 and continued to run until 1960.
Opening this dust cover shows the gorgeous movement which has undergone a full restoration, is working perfectly and comes complete with our twelve month warranty.
This is such a fine quality antique pocket watch, that with the addition of the chronograph and incredible engraving, will always be such a talking point.
Stock# W1144
Maker: William Bennett and Co.
Hallmarked: Birmingham 1886
$8,750
$8,750.00
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18ct yellow gold Longines chronograph minute repeater pocket watch
Here is a truly remarkable rare and important 18ct yellow gold Longines chronograph minute repeater pocket watch of the highest standard and in exceptional condition.
Repeater pocket watches come in three types - a quarter repeater that will strike the hours and which quarter the time is, for instance three gongs for 3 o'clock and one double gongs for being between 3:00 and 3:15. Then there is the five minute repeater which has a more complicated movement to tell withing five minutes and finally the crème de la crème of them all - a minute repeater. This will strike the exact time for the hours and minutes and is a real testament to the quality of this pocket watch.
And then after the fact that it is a superb minute repeater, it also has a chronograph function for timing. Having one complication is great, however having two is even better and makes this even more special.
The solid 18ct gold case measures 55mm across by 73.6mm from the bottom to the top of the bow, and the front cover has the most wonderful hand engraved monogram in a very elegant Art Deco font.
Not only has this pocket watch been extensively serviced and in full working order, it also comes with Longines archive papers stating that it was sold in January 1924 to their French agent, Perusset.
This is an incredible Art Deco pocket watch by Longines with a very impressive movement to match.
Stock # W991
Maker: Longines
Circa: 1924
$26,800
$26,800.00
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Art Deco niello silver pocket watch made in the 1920’s
Niello is a unique technique that involved designing a pattern into the metal then firing an alloy of sulfur with copper, silver and lead, and once polished back reveals the engraved sections in wonderful detail as can be seen here in this Art Deco niello silver pocket watch made in the 1920's.
Both the front and back as well as the edge of the pocket watch and even the bow has the most wonderful design and with the niello finish, this also gives it a brilliant tactile and smooth feel to the touch.
Measuring 51.2mm across by 68.2mm to the top of the bow, this full size gents pocket watch feels so good in the palm of the hand.
Opening the front reveals the pristine white dial with numerals and the sub-seconds at the bottom. The font of the numerals is wonderful as can easily be seen and this is so easy to read day or night.
Inside is a wonderful Swiss made movement that has been completely serviced and comes with our twelve month warranty.
If you have been after a special and unique pocket watch for yourself or that hard-to-buy for person, then this might just be the one.
Stock # W236
Circa: 1920
$1,650
$1,650.00
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18ct demi hunter pocket watch by Thomas Gaunt and Co
Here is a brilliant antique 18ct demi hunter pocket watch by Thomas Gaunt and Co that was made in 1907 that is still in brilliant condition even 110 years later.
A demi-hunter pocket watch, also known as a half-hunter pocket watch, is one which has the cover such as in a full hunter pocket watch, but with a "window" cut into the front to allow the owner to be able to read the time with the cover closed.
As the hour hand is fitted with what is called a "double spade hand" this is where the hour hand has not one but two spade markers to differentiate between the minute hand and the hour hand when the case is closed.
This watch was made by the prestigious company Thomas Gaunt & Co, who became the most well known watch and clock maker in Melbourne at the time.
The quality of the movement can easily be seen and has been fully serviced and comes with our twelve month warranty.
Fitted with a bi-metallic compensated balance for greater accuracy, it is the small but pivotal features that separates a standard pocket watch from a high grade pocket watch such as this one here. It is also features such as this that led to the great reputation that Thomas Gaunt made for himself.
The solid 18ct yellow gold case measures 48.6mm across by 66.5mm from the bottom to the top of the bow and as can be seen the case is in excellent condition.
With the white enamel dial also all original and in excellent condition with not cracks or chips, this is a wonderful example of an antique demi-hunter pocket watch for the discerning gentleman.
* Please note - the photo of the workshop taken in 1869 is not included in the sale of the pocket watch and is there for reference only *
Stock# W762
Maker: Thomas Gaunt & Co
Hallmarked: 1907
$6,350
$6,350.00
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18th Century pocket watch by Patry & Chaudoir
Here is an exquisite 18th Century pocket watch by Patry & Chaudoir that is incredible to admire from outside and within.
Made in an 18ct yellow gold French case in the 1790's, the case itself measures 46.5mm across by 62.3mm to the top of the bow and feels magnificent to hold in the palm of your hand. With the white enamel dial still in pristine condition even well after 220 years have passed, it is signed "Patry & Chaudoir" and "Geneve" and displays traditional Roman numerals and five minute numeral markers as well.
The edge of the case has an elegant border of green enamel with the back a lovely enamel scene of a woman looking into a mirror while caring for her hair. With the addition of seventeen seed pearls, there are also three small rose cut diamonds which all add an extra element of charm and character.
Inside is the spectacular Swiss verge full plate gilt fusee movement that has been completely serviced and runs incredibly well considering its age. It is amazing to think what was created over two centuries ago.
This is such an incredible example of an 18th Century pocket watch, and one that is well suited for any discerning collector.
Stock# ES6884
Maker: Patry & Chaudoir
Circa: 1790
$8,850
$8,850.00
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Rare 18th century antique pocket watch by Cumming and Grant
Here is an incredibly rare and horologically important and rare 18th century antique pocket watch by Cumming and Grant. This is a pocket watch not to be taken lightly nor not truly appreciated for its incredible quality, rarity and beauty.
Alexander Cumming was not only an acclaimed watch maker who was so well regarded that he was appointed a member of the commission set up in 1763 to adjudicate on John Harrison's infamous ‘timekeeper for discovering the longitude at sea’", he also made a barometrical clock for King George III which was the first accurate recording barograph, he wrote books about watch and clock mechanisms, about the effect on roads of carriage wheels with rims of various shapes, and on the influence of gravity.
- Read below the images for a brief article on Alexander Cumming and John Grant.
This particular pocket watch was made in 18ct yellow gold and measures 56.5mm across by 75mm from the bottom to the top of the fancy bow. Set with thirty eight pearls around the dial, these pearls are all original and perfectly matched in colour and highlight the dial so well. The dial itself is in pristine condition and is all original with no cracks and the hands themselves display the time so perfectly.
Turning this magnificent pocket watch over reveals a further thirty seven pearls surrounding and extraordinary guilloché enamel back in a vibrant cobalt blue colour. With a very small and minor repair to the enamel, it is just so incredible and tactile to run your fingers over.
On the top of the bow is set a 0.60 carat rose cut diamond which reflects the light so incredibly well and highlights the quality of craftsmanship that went into making this pocket watch over 220 years ago.
On the side of the case near the 3 o'clock position are two very subtle and discreet pins that when pushed will either open the front cover or the back. And then once the inside is opened, this will reveal a movement that will simply take your breath away.
This fusee movement pocket watch has all been completely serviced and is set with another rose cut diamond acting as the diamond end stone again showing the quality that went into the actual movement. With an exquisite hand engraved balance cock that itself is just mesmerising there was no substitute for quality in making this pocket watch and it is a real testament to the exceptional work that was being produced over two centuries ago.
There is no doubt that this pocket watch is up there with the best of the best, and is for any collector of fine and exquisite pocket watches.
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Hallmarked: London 1789
Maker: Cumming & Grant
$38,500
$38,500.00
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Edward Prior triple case pocket watch
Here is an incredible Edward Prior triple case pocket watch made in 1863, that has just undergone a full restoration and is not only in wonderful condition but runs perfectly. Made in 1863, there are so many wonderful aspects of this pocket watch. Firstly it is a triple case pocket watch meaning that there are three cases to this pocket watch as opposed to two in a pair case. There is the sterling silver inside case which measures 48mm across and then the inner case protecting it which measures 52mm and finally that incredible tortoiseshell case that measures an impressive 62mm across.
The tortoiseshell case is further highlighted with sterling silver aspects which add to the character of the case and the pocket watch as a whole and looks and feels marvelous to hold in the palm of your hand.
Looking at the dial, it has what is referred to as a Turkish dial which is so unusual and gives it that other element over other pocket watches.
And then there is the gorgeous movement that has undergone a full restoration and is in brilliant condition. It is a key wind fusee verge movement with a wonderful hand engraved balance cock and from all angles you can see how well it has come up after a service and even well after 150 years still keeps incredible time.
This antique triple case pocket watch feels and looks so good to hold and admire, and as each layer is exposed all the way to the lovely movement, it really is a treasure to behold.
Stock# ES6881
Maker: Edward Prior
Hallmarked: London 1863
$5,350
$5,350.00
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