pocket watch

Victorian pocket watch

yellow-gold-toned metalpocket watch

Market guide for Victorian pocket watch, built from 1 supporting screener session and 30 selected comparable market records.

Market range
$140 - $20,000

Most likely $450 · Based on 29 comparable records.

Confidence
Developing evidence

About this item

Period
1890-1915
Category
timepieces
Material
yellow-gold-toned metal
Evidence
Developing evidence

Sources & evidence

We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.

Verified comparable records only
Comparables
29
Auction sources
22
Records with images
3
Coverage
2017-2026

Market Examples

Comparable market evidence

Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.

How we compare
Price range $140 - $20,000 22 sources
Median sold price $725 Midpoint of selected records
Evidence quality Strong 29 selected records
Primary attributes Wood: yellow-gold-toned metalStyle: VictorianType: pocket watch
All sources 2017-2026 3 with images 29 records analyzed
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Dawsons Auctioneers

Mar 19, 2026

£360

A ‘9 carat’ Open Face Pocket Watch Serial: 9554315 Case Material: Yellow Metal marked ‘9 carat’ (Base Metal Dust Cover) Case Diameter: Approximately 50mm Dial: Gold-Tone, Central Foliate Detail, Blued Poire Hands Numerals: Black Roman Numerals,...

A ‘9 carat’ Open Face Pocket Watch Serial: 9554315 Case Material: Yellow Metal marked ‘9 carat’ (Base Metal Dust Cover) Case Diameter: Approximately 50mm Dial: Gold-Tone, Central Foliate Detail, Blued Poire Hands Numerals: Black Roman Numerals, Minute Track Crown: Deficient, Bow Deficient Movement: Key Wound 15-Jewel Movement, numbered ‘95543’ Complication: Seconds Subsidiary Dial at six o’cloc...

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Dawsons Auctioneers

Jan 22, 2026

£1,400

The American Waltham Watch Co – An ‘18C’ open face pocket watch Reference: 20627 Serial: 6422235 (To Movement) Case Material: ‘18C’ Yellow Metal, Case back featuring foliate engraving and central monogram Case Diameter: 38mm Dial: White, Blued...

The American Waltham Watch Co – An ‘18C’ open face pocket watch Reference: 20627 Serial: 6422235 (To Movement) Case Material: ‘18C’ Yellow Metal, Case back featuring foliate engraving and central monogram Case Diameter: 38mm Dial: White, Blued Poire Hands Numerals: Black Roman Numerals Movement: Keyless Wound Movement numbered ‘6422235’ Box: No Papers: No Gross Weight: 52.2 grams The watch is c...

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Neely Auction

Mar 23, 2025

$725

ELGIN SOLID 14K POCKET WATCH HUNTING CASE

Elgin solid 14 karat pocket watch, hunting case. Crystal watch cover with gold bezel. Watch face is white with yellow gold, has second hand. Back of watch engraved Elgin Natl Watch Co. USA Serial # [redacted phone], 15 Jewels. I can't get the dust cover to separate from the back of the watch. Back of watch engraved. Inside dust cover secondary door engraved ROY, 826406, 14KT 585/000 Fine. Excel...

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Ladies antique 14 KARAT GOLD POCKET WATCH. Exquisite decoration to dial and case.Swiss Hallmark. Hand winding to top. Full working order with exceptional movement. 3 cm diameter. Incredible condition ,Please see pictures.
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Cadmore Auctions

Dec 26, 2024

£260

Ladies antique 14 KARAT GOLD POCKET WATCH. Exquisite decoration to dial and case.Swiss Hallmark. Hand winding to top. Full working order with exceptional movement. 3 cm diameter. Incredible condition ,Please see pictures.

Ladies antique 14 KARAT GOLD POCKET WATCH. Exquisite decoration to dial and case.Swiss Hallmark. Hand winding to top. Full working order with exceptional movement. 3 cm diameter. Incredible condition ,Please see pictures.

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A 9ct Gold Open Face Pocket Watch, of Foliate Design Reference: 780965 Year: Hallmarked 1912 Case Material: 9ct Gold, Foliate Engraved Detail Case Diameter: 30mm Dial: Gilt, Central Foliate Engraving Numerals: Black Roman Numerals, Outer Gilt...
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Dawsons Auctioneers

Feb 19, 2026

£280

A 9ct Gold Open Face Pocket Watch, of Foliate Design Reference: 780965 Year: Hallmarked 1912 Case Material: 9ct Gold, Foliate Engraved Detail Case Diameter: 30mm Dial: Gilt, Central Foliate Engraving Numerals: Black Roman Numerals, Outer Gilt...

A 9ct Gold Open Face Pocket Watch, of Foliate Design Reference: 780965 Year: Hallmarked 1912 Case Material: 9ct Gold, Foliate Engraved Detail Case Diameter: 30mm Dial: Gilt, Central Foliate Engraving Numerals: Black Roman Numerals, Outer Gilt Minute Track Movement: Dimier Freres & Cie Keyless Movement Box: No Papers: No Gross Weight: 21.6 grams The watch is currently running, no long-term tests...

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Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd

Aug 9, 2024

£150

A lady's continental 14k gold open face pocket watch, white enamel dial applied with floral garlands, Roman numerals, the case engraved with foliate scrolls, vacant central cartouche, number 24030, marked 14k, 4.5cm over suspension loop, c.1900; a cl

A lady's continental 14k gold open face pocket watch, white enamel dial applied with floral garlands, Roman numerals, the case engraved with foliate scrolls, vacant central cartouche, number 24030, marked 14k, 4.5cm over suspension loop, c.1900; a clear glass cloche shaped pocket watch stand (2)

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Leski Auctions Pty Ltd

Jun 28, 2025

A$800

An antique Swiss 18ct gold slimline ladies pocket watch with engraved decoration and cylinder escapement, 19th century. Note: Exceptionally fine and thin example. 4.5cm high overall including bow, 4mm thick.

An antique Swiss 18ct gold slimline ladies pocket watch with engraved decoration and cylinder escapement, 19th century. Note: Exceptionally fine and thin example. 4.5cm high overall including bow, 4mm thick.

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Greco Subastas

Dec 19, 2024

€1,400

A Swiss gold pocket watch with engraved decoration. Dial signed "Juvenia," circa 1900

A Swiss gold pocket watch with engraved decoration. Dial signed "Juvenia," circa 1900 7 x 6 cm [redacted phone] €

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Greco Subastas

Dec 19, 2024

€1,100

A Swiss gold pocket watch with engraved decoration. Movement signed "Jaime Trilla, Genève," late 19th Century

A Swiss gold pocket watch with engraved decoration. Movement signed "Jaime Trilla, Genève," late 19th Century 7 x 5 cm [redacted phone] €

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Greco Subastas

Dec 19, 2024

€5,000

A Swiss black enamel and gold pocket watch with engraved decoration. Dial signed “G.A. Huguenin & Fils, Ponts Martel,” 19th Century

A Swiss black enamel and gold pocket watch with engraved decoration. Dial signed “G.A. Huguenin & Fils, Ponts Martel,” 19th Century 8.5 x 6 cm [redacted phone] €

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Wilkinson's Auctioneers

Apr 20, 2024

£300

A Ladies 18K Gold Pocket Watch engraved with elaborate foliate decoration.

A Ladies 18K Gold Pocket Watch engraved with elaborate foliate decoration.

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Hermitage Fine Art

Apr 8, 2026

€900

*THREE 14K GOLD POCKET WATCHES

*THREE 14K GOLD POCKET WATCHES Comprising: 14k gold (tested) open-face pocket watch, engraved with flowers on the reverse D. circa 3 cm gross weight: circa 20.74 gr. 14k gold (tested) open-face pocket watch, engraved on the reverse D. circa 3.2 cm gross weight: circa 27.52 gr. 14k gold hunter-case pocket watch, hallmark ‘585’, ‘14K’, engraved with flowers D. circa 2.5 cm gross weight: circa 21....

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Locati LLC

Nov 13, 2024

$425

A Large Group of Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watches

Late 19th to mid 20th c., comprising: a watch with B.W Raymond movement no 7019710 in a Dueber Special case with miniature landscape, guilloche, beaded edge, and floral decoration, a watch in a hunter case by Dueber with guilloche and floral patterns, a watch with a keystone case with guilloche and coin edge decoration, a miniature watch with floral decoration to the hunter case by C.W.C co. a ...

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Pari Auktionen

Apr 4, 2026

€300

Ankra Ladies' Pocket Watch, 14K Gold, with Fine Watch Chain

Ankra Ladies' Pocket Watch, 14K Gold, with Fine Watch Chain Ankra G1 ladies' pocket watch with floral decoration. Watch case made of 14K (585) gold, hallmarked inside. Diameter approx. 19 mm (excluding crown). Finely crafted 14K gold watch chain. Chain length: approx. 24 cm. Total weight: approx. 9.85 g. The watch is in working order and good condition. Ankra Damen-Taschenuhr, 14K Gold, mit fei...

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White's Auctions

May 17, 2026

$1,600

TWO LADY'S 14K GOLD POCKET WATCHES

Consists of two watches. 1) Lady's Elgin hunters case 14k tri-gold pocket watch. Approx. 1 3/8 diameter. Fancy 14k bird decoration tri-gold decoration. Watch is not working. With works in26.2 DWT. Case and crystal good. 2) Union Horlogere Bienne-Geneve Lady's open face 14k pocket watch. Approx. 1 1/4 inch diameter. Case with very small dent and crystal good. Watch is not working. Starts and the...

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An ‘18K’ open face pocket watch, featuring a key-wound movement in a case measuring 40mm, with a glazed gilt dial featuring central engraved foliate design, with black Roman numerals and blue steel poire hands, the case back featuring...
16

Dawsons Auctioneers

Apr 17, 2025

£580

An ‘18K’ open face pocket watch, featuring a key-wound movement in a case measuring 40mm, with a glazed gilt dial featuring central engraved foliate design, with black Roman numerals and blue steel poire hands, the case back featuring...

An ‘18K’ open face pocket watch, featuring a key-wound movement in a case measuring 40mm, with a glazed gilt dial featuring central engraved foliate design, with black Roman numerals and blue steel poire hands, the case back featuring engine-turned and engraved foliate designs with a central vacant cartouche, inner of case back marked ‘K18’ and numbered ‘11192’ with Swiss Neuchatel assay mark f...

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Tremont Auctions

Oct 26, 2025

$1,100

14K gold Elgin hunter case pocket watch. Intricate engraved scrolling decoration. Case marked 14K by the Brooklyn Watch Case Co. Works serial number 2376238. 1 5/8in diameter. 56 grams.

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Lacy Scott & Knight

Sep 13, 2025

£1,000

John Perigal of London - a George III gilt brass pair-cased gent's quarter repeating pocket watch, the outer case with pierced decoration, the watch having a convex white enamel Roman dial with Arabic outer scale, the chain driven verge fusse...

John Perigal of London - a George III gilt brass pair-cased gent's quarter repeating pocket watch, the outer case with pierced decoration, the watch having a convex white enamel Roman dial with Arabic outer scale, the chain driven verge fusse movement with quarter repeat from the push-down stem, striking on a bell, having pierced balance cock with diamond end stone, the backplate signed J Perig...

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Willis Henry Auctions Inc.

Mar 18, 2017

$1,900

Pocket watch, engraved R.E. Peary

WALTHAM POCKET WATCH, ENGRAVED R.E. PEARY American Watch Company, Waltham, MA, enameled open face, 18-size, 11-jewel movement, flakes off crystal, marked "U.S. Navy" on dial, engraved cartouche anchor and shield on back, edge engraved "R.E. Peary", one of seven watches Admiral Peary used when he found the North Pole, William Ellery #2,137,633 coin silver case, micrometric regulator, SWLS (stem ...

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Christian McCann Auctions

Jun 19, 2022

A$350

An English 19th century silver pocket watch having engraved decoration and enamel dial with sterling silver fob chain. Signed AW and Co. H 8cm, W 5cm

An English 19th century silver pocket watch having engraved decoration and enamel dial with sterling silver fob chain. Signed AW and Co. H 8cm, W 5cm

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Bargain Hunt Auctions

Mar 31, 2025

A$140

A late 19th century Continental silver ladies pocket watch, ornate engraved decoration, enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, key wind movement, comes with key. Small length of silver chain attached.

A late 19th century Continental silver ladies pocket watch, ornate engraved decoration, enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, key wind movement, comes with key. Small length of silver chain attached.

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Hess Fine Art

Apr 10, 2021

$225

WWI Era Longines Pocket Watch Engraved Artillery

Title: WWI Era Longines Pocket Watch Engraved Artillery Description: Up for auction is an awesome WWI era Longines pocket watch with a picture of artillery engraved on the back. This watch is in great condition for its age, and is running strong. The watch may need a service to keep the most accurate time. This watch is from the collection of a lifelong military watch enthusiast. Manufacturer: ...

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Locati LLC

Nov 13, 2024

$450

A Group of Seven Small Pocket Watches in Gold Filled Cases

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24

Akiba Galleries

May 5, 2026

$175

Zenith Swiss Pocket Watch Engraved Alpine Case

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25

Julien's Auctions

Apr 30, 2026

$20,000

And Just Like That… | Mr. Big's Engraved Watch and Jewelry Box

The engraved watch John “Mr. Big” Preston received from Carrie Bradshaw for their anniversary. The prop is engraved on the back of the case: “Me and You. Just – Us Two.” Included with the lot is a production-used watch storage box from the apartment Carrie and Big shared. The box features a shiny black and brown streaked exterior with gold-toned fittings, and the interior is lined with beige ve...

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Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.

Sep 11, 2025

$450

TWO FACETED CITRINE FOLIATE ENGRAVED WATCH FOBS

Two vintage gold plated foliate engraved watch fobs, one with a bezel set rectangular cut engraved citrine measuring approximately 21.8mm by 17.1mm, set within a 14k yellow gold watch fob; one with a bezel set rectangular cut engraved citrine measuring approximately 17.5mm by 14.0mm, set within a yellow gold fill watch fob; both having engraved names to stones, and one doubles as a watch windin...

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GWS Auctions

Apr 8, 2023

$4,000

Greta Garbo 1950s Rolex Precision Watch Engraved "GG"

Greta Garbo's Personally Owned 1950s Rolex Precision 17mm 9K Gold Watch Engraved "GG" W/Letter of Provenance (Working) - This Rolex Precision watch was personally owned by one of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema, Greta Garbo. The watch is made of 9k yellow gold and has a manually wound movement that is remarkably still working, and is engraved with Garbo's initials "GG" on ...

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Dawsons Auctioneers

Jan 22, 2026

£6,500

Jaeger-LeCoultre for Kutchinsky – An 18ct Gold Diamond-set Concealed Cocktail Watch Comprising a central foliate motif formed of raised batons and further highlighted with a raised cluster of eighteen graduating round brilliant-cut diamonds, the...

Jaeger-LeCoultre for Kutchinsky – An 18ct Gold Diamond-set Concealed Cocktail Watch Comprising a central foliate motif formed of raised batons and further highlighted with a raised cluster of eighteen graduating round brilliant-cut diamonds, the foliate motif bordered at the lugs by further foliate motifs, each grain-set with graduating round brilliant-cut diamonds and interspersed by an articu...

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Dawsons Auctioneers

Aug 21, 2025

£2,400

Bueche Girod – An 18ct gold gem-set concealed cocktail watch, comprising a central motif of foliate design, claw-set with a central cluster of round brilliant-cut diamonds and sapphires, bordered by textured segments of leaf form, each...

Bueche Girod – An 18ct gold gem-set concealed cocktail watch, comprising a central motif of foliate design, claw-set with a central cluster of round brilliant-cut diamonds and sapphires, bordered by textured segments of leaf form, each interspersed by a round brilliant-cut diamond, the central hinged motif opening to reveal a gold-tone dial with Baton hands and numerals, to an integral bracelet...

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Identification

Key object facts

Item Type
pocket watch
Category
timepieces
Style
Victorian
Material
yellow-gold-toned metal
Technique
engraving
Era
1890-1915
Motifs
floral, scrollwork, ornamental engraving
Recognition Recognition signals
  • Key identification signals include form pocket watch, material yellow-gold-toned metal.
  • An ornate round pocket watch or watch case in yellow-gold-toned metal, decorated with floral engraving and scrollwork, with a pendant bow at the top. No dial or maker’s details are visible in this view.
  • This guide is currently supported by 30 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
  • Condition and completeness are material for pocket watch.
  • Yellow-gold-toned Metal examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
  • The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $763.
  • Victorian style cues help separate this group from broader pocket watch listings that often dilute market comps.
  • Yellow-gold-toned Metal condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.
  • This page currently surfaces 30 hand-selected comparable records for Victorian pocket watch.

Evidence

How this guide was assembled

  • This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
  • Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $300 to $850.
  • Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently developing evidence.
  • Comparable evidence is drawn from 22 auction sources in the selected evidence set.

Coverage

Source coverage and evidence quality

  • The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
  • The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 30 comparable market records.
  • Selected comparables span 22 distinct auction sources.
  • Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2017-2026.

Questions

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What is a Victorian pocket watch?

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What affects the value of a pocket watch?

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What is the typical market range for Victorian pocket watch?

Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $300 to $850, depending on condition and attribution.

Antique Pocket Watch?

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How much is Victorian pocket watch worth?

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Intent

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