Description

This Victorian 14ct gold pocket watch is a fine example of 19th-century mechanical watchmaking, complete with its winding key and fitted presentation box. The key-wind pocket watch features a richly decorated gold-tone dial with black Roman numerals, blued-steel hands and engraved floral detailing. Its 14ct gold case is extensively engraved, while the reverse displays an especially attractive floral and foliate design. Designed as both a practical timepiece and a personal object of status, it retains the decorative craftsmanship associated with Victorian pocket watches.

Why We Love This Watch

This is the sort of antique object that brings together craftsmanship, function and history in one piece. Although the 14ct gold case gives it intrinsic quality, the extensive hand-finished decoration is equally important to its appeal. The dial remains highly characterful, while the engraved reverse makes the watch attractive even when it is not being used. Therefore, it works equally well as a collectible pocket watch or as a decorative heirloom to preserve for future generations.

How to Style

This Victorian 14ct gold pocket watch will appeal to collectors of antique watches, Victorian jewellery and traditional gold craftsmanship. It can be displayed in its fitted box, carried as originally intended, or worn from an appropriate watch chain or Albert chain. Meanwhile, collectors who enjoy repurposing antique pocket watches sometimes wear examples like this as statement pendants, although we would recommend considering the weight and suitable chain strength first. Its decorative gold case also makes it particularly suited to someone who values functional antiques rather than purely ornamental jewellery.

Key Features

• MATERIALS: 14ct gold
• DIMENSIONS: Approx 50mm x 35mm
• ERA/HALLMARK: Victorian era.
• WEIGHT: 41.29g
• CONDITION: The watch is in good antique condition with age-related surface wear consistent with a Victorian piece. The engraved decoration remains well defined, while the dial shows natural signs of age that contribute to its period character. The crystal also displays expected age-related wear. The fitted box and winding key accompany the watch and show wear consistent with their age. As with all antique mechanical watches, this piece should not be expected to keep time with the precision of a modern digital or quartz timepiece. Small variations in timekeeping are normal and form part of owning an antique mechanical watch. Should the watch develop a mechanical fault within the first year of purchase, we will always endeavour to have it repaired where reasonably possible under our one-year guarantee

SHIPPING – UK ORDERS: Orders received before 11am Monday-Friday UK time will be dispatched the same day. This is via Royal Mail Special Delivery which is a fully tracked and insured service and will require a signature on arrival.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:
Please allow 1-2 days processing time. For orders under £350 we use Royal Mail International Tracked and Traced, with delivery around 7-10 days. For orders above £350 we use a door to door courier service with delivery between 3-7 days depending on location.

You will receive a tracking number for accurate delivery information. We are not responsible for any import duty or VAT on delivery, this rate varies in different countries so please get in touch with your local customs office for more information.

Our jewellery comes packaged in a beautiful black faux leather box and black branded gift bag.

RETURNS:
We do accept returns provided they are returned within 14 days from receiving the item. We will issue a full refund minus the shipping cost.

We will provide a return address and this must be returned at the cost of the customer using a fully insured, tracked and signed for service.

The item must be returned exactly as it was sent, unaltered and undamaged and in the original packaging. This must be marked clearly as a return, otherwise we reserve the right to deduct any import charges made to us from the refund on all international orders.

We do not accept returns on sale items or alterations including ring sizings.