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Pocket & Fob Watches

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Pocket & Fob Watches

Dating back to as far as the fifteenth Century, the earliest pocket watches were not only heavy but inaccurate, often only sporting an hour hand. Following much work on their design by craftsmen far and wide, the sixteenth Century saw pocket watches become common across the upper classes; this was further fuelled by the development of the spring-loaded design of famous German watch-maker Peter Henlein. As the mechanism within pocket watches became more advanced, watch-makers began to use jewels as bearings within watches to reduce the drag on parts and to provide a more accurate timepiece.

Whilst the popularity of pocket and wrist watches was greatly challenged by the development of the digital age, pocket watches have, in recent years, become increasingly popular. Collectors continue to pay big prices for fine, quality pieces, with an appreciation for their intricate designs and finely tuned works.

Pocket & Fob Watches - auction results

There have been 176 Pocket & Fob Watches sold in previous auctions
  • SILVER HEART-SHAPED POCKET WATCH at Ross's Jewellery Auctions
    SILVER HEART-SHAPED POCKET WATCH Sale Date: 25 February 2021
    Result: £80
  • GENT'S POCKET WATCH at Ross's Jewellery Auctions
    GENT'S POCKET WATCH Sale Date: 25 February 2021
    Result: £30
  • GOLD-TONE POCKET WATCH at Ross's Jewellery Auctions
    GOLD-TONE POCKET WATCH Sale Date: 28 January 2021
    Result: £40
  • STAINLESS STEEL VERSACE ALARM CLOCK at Ross's Jewellery Auctions
    STAINLESS STEEL VERSACE ALARM CLOCK Sale Date: 06 November 2020
    Result: £50
  • SILVER GENT'S OPEN-FACED POCKET WATCH at Ross's Jewellery Auctions
    SILVER GENT'S OPEN-FACED POCKET WATCH Sale Date: 06 November 2020
    Result: £50
  • GOLD-PLATED CLAMA FOB WATCH at Ross's Jewellery Auctions
    GOLD-PLATED CLAMA FOB WATCH Sale Date: 16 July 2020
    Result: £70
  • 14CT GOLD 'CUIVRE' OPEN-FACED LADY'S POCKET WATCH at Ross's Jewellery Auctions
    14CT GOLD 'CUIVRE' OPEN-FACED LADY'S POCKET WATCH Sale Date: 16 July 2020
    Result: £200
  • 14CT GOLD FOB WATCH at Ross's Jewellery Auctions
    14CT GOLD FOB WATCH Sale Date: 16 July 2020
    Result: £160
  • 18CT GOLD LADY'S FOB WATCH WITH ENAMEL at Ross's Jewellery Auctions
    18CT GOLD LADY'S FOB WATCH WITH ENAMEL Sale Date: 16 July 2020
    Result: £370
  • FRENCH 18CT GOLD LADY'S FOB WATCH SET WITH SEED PEARLS AND DIAMONDS at Ross's Jewellery Auctions
    FRENCH 18CT GOLD LADY'S FOB WATCH SET WITH SEED PEARLS AND DIAMONDS Sale Date: 07 May 2020
    Result: £280
  • 935 SILVER FOB WATCH at Ross's Jewellery Auctions
    935 SILVER FOB WATCH Sale Date: 26 March 2020
    Result: £40
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