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A Gold Pocket Watch – Early 1900s
- Maker / attribution
- Unrecorded in source
- Date
- 20th century
- Historical period
- Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking (1900 – 1945)
- Country of origin
- Unrecorded in source
- Object type
- Pocket watch
- Materials / technique
- gold
- Dealer
- WatchMuseum.org shop
- Stock no.
- Product 1305
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, WatchMuseum.org shop (product 1305)
- Catalogue title (original)
- A Gold Pocket Watch – Early 1900s (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by WatchMuseum.org shop (stock number Product 1305), this is a pocket watch, dated 20th century. The Atlas places it in the Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking period (1900 – 1945) of its Pocket Watches collection. Materials and techniques recorded by the source: gold. The record is illustrated with 3 photographs.
Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.
Catalogue description
Dealer description — WatchMuseum.org shop
Step back in time with this exquisite Gold Pocket Watch from the early 1900s, a testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Crafted in London and set in 18 carat gold, this antique timepiece is signed by the renowned maker, Graham, and adorned with intricate details on its gold casing. The watch features the hallmarks of British craftsmanship, including the anchor, crown, and 18N hallmarks, underscoring its authenticity and historical significance. Measuring 5 cm in height, 0.8 cm in thickness, and 3.5 cm in diameter, this substantial piece is not only a functional timekeeper but also a stunning piece of jewelry that is sure to catch the eye of any collector. Available for purchase through our website, www.eltonantiquejewellery.com, our team is ready to provide you with more information about this treasured item and assist with any questions you may have. Whether you are an avid collector or simply in the market for a piece of antique jewelry, this Gold Pocket Watch is a remarkable choice that promises to be a cherished addition to any collection. This beautiful piece is an antique pocket watch set in 18 carat gold, which was crafted in London around the year 1900. The watch is signed by the renowned maker, Graham, and features intricate details on the gold casing. If you’re interested in purchasing this timepiece, you can do so easily through our website, www.eltonantiquejewellery.com. Our team can provide you with more information about the watch’s history and answer any questions you may have. This antique pocket watch is a true collectors’ item, featuring the hallmarks of British craftsmanship from the early 1900s. The gold used in its construction is 18 carat, and the piece bears the anchor, crown, and 18N hallmarks. At 5 cm in height and 0.8 cm thick, it is a substantial piece that is sure to catch the eye. If you’re in the market for a stunning piece of antique jewelry, this pocket watch is a great choice. It measures 3.5 cm in diameter and is sure to be a treasured addition to any collection. Elton Antique Jewellery Origin British Period Early 1900s Materials Gold Carat for Gold 18 K Hallmark Anchor Crown 18 n Dimensions Height 5cm Thickness 0.8cm Diameter 3.5cm
Historical context
Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking (1900 – 1945)
The wristwatch displaces the pocket watch; waterproof cases, self-winding and grand complications.
The pocket watch reached technical maturity and then began to give way to the wristwatch after the First World War. Complicated watches for collectors such as Henry Graves Jr. and James Ward Packard, railroad watches, and slim Art Deco dress watches are characteristic.
Read the period in the timelineMore pocket watches from this periodEarlier: Industrial Revolution
Atlas type guide
Pocket watches
The pocket watch was the dominant personal timekeeper from the late seventeenth century until the First World War. Its development tracks the history of the escapement: verge watches with fusees until the late eighteenth century; Thomas Mudge's lever escapement (c. 1755) and the cylinder escapement popularised by George Graham and later by Swiss makers; and the Swiss and English lever watches of the nineteenth century. Lépine's bar-bridge calibre and keyless winding made watches thinner and easier to use.
Industrialisation transformed the trade: American factories such as Waltham (from 1850) and Elgin produced interchangeable parts by machine, and Swiss makers responded with their own mechanisation after the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition. By 1900 a reliable watch was affordable to millions; the finest makers continued to produce complications and precision watches.
What to look for
- The escapement: verge (crown wheel), cylinder, duplex, English or Swiss lever.
- Key winding (a square arbor in dial or back) or keyless crown winding.
- Signatures and serial numbers on the movement, dial and inside case back.
- Hallmarks, case maker's marks and gold or silver standards stamped in the case.
- Dial material: enamel, silver, gold, later printed metal.
Dating clues
- Verge watches dominate before c. 1800; cylinder watches c. 1770–1900; lever watches after c. 1820.
- Keyless winding: increasingly common after c. 1860.
- Manufacturer serial number lists exist for Waltham, Elgin, Longines, Omega, Patek Philippe and others.
General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.
Read next:Verge escapementDetached lever escapementFuseeIdentification Centre
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