Tow small watch plate pieces have been arranged to create a small pendant. The curved one on the back side has a serial number on it, but no company name, so I cannot place a production date. The piece towards the front has fancy engraving and the […]
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Antique Watch Piece on Lapis Lazuli
A long bead made of Lapis Lazuli has a silver colored piece attached to the top. The metal piece if from the movement of an antique pocket watch. In the center area of the metal piece, are 3 gemstones that are most likely man-made rubies that were […]
Elgin Watch Dial with Crystals on Antique Bead
An antique yellow-colored stone bead is used as a backdrop for an Elgin National Watch Company dial. The porcelain coated copper dial has two Swarovski crystals attached to it. It has a silver-plated bail on the back and chain.
Caravelle Watch with Butterfly Wing and Tigereyes
Caravelle is a brand under the Bulova name and think of it as the lesser priced name. It is still made with the same precision as Bulova, except with lesser expensive materials. This watch is from the 1960’s and has a resin coated butterfly wing attached to […]
17th Century Watch Piece with Malachite
This pendant was made from watch movement cover piece from a pocket watch movement, possibly made in the 1600’s. During this time, watches were only made for the wealthy and the watch movement itself was frequently covered with metal filigree and engravings. This piece is one such […]
Parts on a Cicada Wing
Tiny watch gears and wheels are on a Cicada wing with a clear coat of resin on top of that. This hangs with a silver-plated bail and a chain.
Antique Elgin Pendant
This is a whole pocket watch movement from the year 1918. The watch is clearly labeled with Elgin National Watch Company and that serial number places it within that date. The engraving on the metal looked so nice and intricate that I decided to do nothing but […]
Rockford Plate Slice with Crystals
A piece of the watch movement plate of a pocket watch has Fire-colored Swarovski crystals attached to it. The plate is from the Rockford Watch Company and the serial number places it with a production date of 1899. This hangs with a silver-plated bail and chain.
Price Point and Cash Sale
All items on my web-store are listed at $45. If you make an appointment for a private showing and wish to buy, if you pay in cash, all items are $40. I am available for private showings Monday through Friday, from 5pm to 7pm. I can […]
Private Showings are Available
These past few months have been busy as I have been attending numerous craft fairs and vending shows. I am happy with the result, but many of those who have come by to visit and see what I have, have not been. The reason is […]
It all started with an internal challenge.
Almost a decade ago, I was looking for Christmas presents online and my wife came across an Etsy creator who had come up with a pair of earrings made from some small circular watch movements. I thought it was cool and she bought them. I […]
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