This is an antique watch case, which has been filled with resin. With the resin is a piece of Paua shell and a balance cock, from an antique watch movement. This hangs with a stainless steel jump ring and a stainless steel chain.
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Paua Shell with Antique Movement
An antique watch movement, made by the Caravelle Watch Company, which was owned by Bulova. This movement has a thin coat of resin and is attached to the top of a piece of Paua shell. There is a silver plated bail on the back and […]

Antique Watch Dial on Paua Shell with Blue Swarovski Crystal
A tiny antique watch dial, has been attached to a small piece of Paua shell. A coat of resin went over the dial and there is a blue Swarovski crystal on the center. This hangs with a silver plated bail.

Elgin Watch Plate on Ammolite Fossil
A slice of Ammonite/Ammolite fossil, that is over 100 million years old, is paired with a small gear in the center and a plate from an antique watch movement. The movement belongs to the Elgin National Watch Company and is most likely from the early […]

Watch Pieces in Watch Case
This rustic looking pendant was made using an antique pocket watch case. In the back of the case, a piece of Paua shell was placed and the whole cavity was filled with clear resin. Tiny pieces of antique watch movements were then dropped into the […]

24K gold Aspen Leaf Paua Shell and Watch Calendar
A 24K gold Aspen leaf has a piece of Paua shell attached to the middle. A calendar from an antique wrist watch is attached around it. This hangs with a 24K gold bail.