Keys, Chains, Chatelaines, Accessories | Pieces of Time Ltd

A mid 19^th Century continental gilt metal chatelaine. The oval body set with turquoise and garnets supporting two chains. From one hangs a small oval glass scent bottle with screw cap and the other a gilt mounted amethyst seal engraved “Gang Warily”.

Circa 1850

£360.00 Add to cart

Rosewood Watch Stand

A 19^th Century Rosewood box watch stand. Rectangular box decorated with bone corners, strap and escutcheon, the corners cross banded with rounded mahogany. Inside a hinged holder for the watch similarly decorated and lined with purple velvet, folding brass stay hinges and lock.

Circa 1860

£300.00 Add to cart

Swiss Lapel Watch

A late 19^th Century Swiss buttonhole lapel watch in a gilt metal case. Keywind gilt bar movement with suspended going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel regulator, uncut bimetallic balance with spiral hairspring. Club foot lever escapement. Very small dial with Arabic numerals, blue steel hands. Gilt metal case with clip on back, the movement housed in the larger section worn behind the lapel. The narrow neck of the case houses the cannon pinion and supports the dial.

The dial unusually small, perhaps to encourage a close approach to read it

Circa 1870

£525.00 Add to cart

Silver Albert

A late 19^th Century delicate ladies silver albert. Small rope twist “T” bar with suspended tassel at one end and spring clip at the other.

Circa 1880

£120.00 Add to cart

Gilt Gothic Watch Stand

An unusual late 19^th Century gilt brass watch stand in Gothic style. Cast soldier with spear and shield standing in an alcove. Rectangular base with steel stabilising weight. Small hook and deep cast pouch for the watch, small aperture for the dial.

Circa 1880

£425.00 Add to cart

Small Cast Steel Watch Stand

An unusual small architectural watch stand of cast steel Flanked by two columns the aperture for the watch bordered by trefoil decoration. Small hook and cast pouch for the watch, a large well behind, perhaps for an oil lamp.

Circa 1880

£350.00 Add to cart

Gilt Metal and Porcelain Watch Decoration

A large late 19th Century toy or decoration in the form of a watch. Hinged circular gilt metal frame set with two convex porcelain covers. The front with a representation of a watch dial, the numeral in cartouches at the edge. White centre with polychrome floral decoration. The back gilt in colour with a raised geometric pattern. The inner faces white, again with polychrome floral decoration. Tapered gilt metal pendant with fixed bow.

A rare and attractive piece. Apparently originally sold as a Christmas tree decoration.

Circa 1890

£1,800.00 Add to cart

Gold Watch Chain

A late 19^th Century 9 carat rose gold open curb link watch chain. “T” bar on one end of the chain and spring clip on the other. All links marked.

Circa 1900

£900.00 Add to cart

Diamond Set Gold Half Hunter Pendant Watch

A late 19^th Century French cylinder in a diamond set gold half hunter case. Keyless gilt bar movement with going barrel, steel wolf’s teeth winding work. Plain cock with polished steel regulator. plain three arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Polished steel cylinder, steel escape wheel. white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, gilt hands. Small gold half hunter case, the back set with a floral pattern of diamonds. Front cover with circular aperture and blue enamel chapter ring, signed cuvette. Heavy gold fob

Circa 1900

£1,500.00 Add to cart

Unusual Night Light Watch Holder

An unusual late 19^th Century German watch holder and night light in the form of a gas lamp post. Cast square base and body. The square lamp at the top of the post with clear glass candle holder. The cast hipped roof pierced to allow a small candle to burn inside. Small wire hook just below the lamp to hang the watch. (Watch not included)

A most interesting and unusual piece. It is doubtful that the candle would have lasted the whole night. As a modern replacement a small LED could probably be used in its place

Circa 1900

£450.00 Add to cart

Gold Hunter

An early 20^th Century Swiss lever in a gold engine turned full hunter case and gilt Albert. Nickelled three quarter plate keyless movement with going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel regulator, uncut bimetallic balance with spiral blue steel hairspring. Club foot lever escapement. Signed white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds, Roman numerals, blue steel hands. Engine turned 9 carat full hunter case, gilt cuvette. Gilt metal curb link chain, gilt "T" bar, 300 mm long.

Hallmarked Glasgow [import] 1905

£1,650.00 Add to cart

Cigarette Lighter Watch

A 20^th Century American cigarette lighter and watch combination. Circular keyless nickelled bar movement with going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel regulator, uncut bimetallic balance with spiral hairspring. Club foot lever escapement. Square metal dial, Arabic numerals, blue steel hands. Fitted into one side of a nickle plated lighter with hinge flip arm over the wick, exposed flint striker.

Circa 1920

£475.00 Add to cart