What is an antique gold timekeeper?

An antique gold timekeeper is a mechanical watch or clock produced in gold, rolled gold or gilt metal during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These objects include pocket watches, wristwatches and domestic desk pieces driven by spring movements.

How do you wind a pocket watch?

Pocket watches from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are wound using either a key applied to the back square or via the crown stem. Stem winding models require turning the crown clockwise until resistance indicates the mainspring is fully tensioned.

Were carriage clocks meant for travel?

Carriage clocks were originally built as portable timepieces for travellers during the nineteenth century. They were housed in sturdy brass frames with leather carrying cases to withstand movement on coaches and trains.

How do I identify an Art Deco clock?

Art Deco clocks dating from the 1920s and 1930s feature geometric case designs, stylised numerals and clean lines. They often combine metals like brass and chrome with glass or enamel details.