It's not often that one can carry a piece of history in one’s pocket. You certainly could with this original Post Civil War era, key-wind American Waltham Watch Company pocket watch in a rare solid coin silver case, circa 1866.

Magnificent, early Reconstruction-Era [Elgin] National Watch Company pocket watch in solid coin silver. Highly jeweled and substantial, this keywind/keyset watch has the distinction of being the earliest Elgin pocket watch we've had the pleasure to offer – serial number 1953. This example, quite frankly, transcends art and enters the realm of historical importance. Circa October, 1867

Men's large 18 size sterling silver open-faced key-wind, key-set Elgin pocket watch, circa 1874.

Stunning, high-grade 21 ruby-jeweled Elgin gentleman's watch in silveroid locomotive case, circa 1895.

Magnificent 18 size, railroad-grade "Bunn" by the Illinois Watch Company, featuring a solid nickel, 21 ruby jeweled, hand-damasceened two-tone movement and original Gothic dial. Housed in an absolutely stunning solid silver case, this historic timepiece includes a correct period silver chain and hardwood display case.

This Elgin National Watch Company timepiece, circa 1904, contains one of the strongest pocket watch mechanisms we've had the pleasure to offer: a solid nickel, 15 ruby jeweled classic. Comes with a matching period vest chain.

Early and impressive men's 16 size pocket watch featuring unusual dial with "3" o'clock seconds bit and magnificent, hand-damaskeened solid nickel plates by Dueber-Hampden Watch Company

A remarkable piece of timekeeping history, this officially certified B.W. Raymond railroad watch features a porcelain dial, fancy case and a hardwood watch "keep" box. Circa 1907.

Rare men's 16 size pocket watch featuring handsome dial with "3" o'clock seconds bit and high-grade movement by none other than the Elgin National Watch Company, circa 1909.

Fine 18s Waltham Pocket Watch Polished Stag Case