Art Deco Silver Marcasite Enamel Watch Brooch | English c.1920s

A beautifully made brooch watch from the 1920s, set in silver with black enamel and marcasite in a clean, stepped Art Deco design.

The geometric drop leads to a small square watch case: discreet, practical, and surprisingly modern.

Originally designed to be worn pinned at the lapel or chest, brooch watches like this were popular among women who needed to keep time without wearing a wristwatch - nurses, teachers, and professionals in a newly modern world. 

It’s a piece that feels both refined and useful, and reflects a moment when jewellery began to balance beauty with utility.

The styling is unmistakably Deco: sharp lines, symmetry, and the contrast of dark enamel with bright silver.

The use of marcasite and enamel made the piece both fashionable and accessible, offering all the glamour of the era without the formality of diamonds.

Likely made in England, with the watch movement itself likely Swiss or German - a reminder of the close ties in European jewellery production at the time.

Now a rare survivor, this brooch watch remains in excellent condition, with its original components intact. Whether worn, displayed, or collected, it captures the innovation, elegance, and quiet power of 1920s design.

Available exclusively at ELTONS, Grays Antique Market, Mayfair, London.