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Italian Pocket Watch

Vintage Italian Pocket Watch Shaped Brass Box
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
brass as well, and stamped "Made in Italy" on the back next to the bezel.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Pocket Watch Pendant Light in the Style of Pietro Chiesa
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Hanover, MA
the center axis of the UFO, this pendent is in the form of a pocket watch, having etched glass crystal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Italian Pietra Dura pocket watch stand with flower and leaf relief, circa early
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Early 20th Century Italian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Italian Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand
Italian Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand
H 5.63 in W 5.69 in D 5.69 in
Italian Large Vintage Pocket Watch Mirror in Brass and Cut Glass, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Large Vintage Pocket Watch Mirror in Brass and Cut Glass, 1960s Gorgeous wall mirror in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Murano Dandy Clown with Pocket Watch Top Hat Italian Art Glass Vintage Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
oversize bow tie. He has a large pocket watch, and gold leaf top hat. The figure also has gold flecks on
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Lorenz Pocket Watch and Chain, all in 18 kt Gold, gift never used, Italy, 1990
Located in Palermo, IT
Lorenz pocket watch and chain, all in 18 kt gold, gift never used, Italy/Switzerland, 1990 Total
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1990s Swiss Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

18-Karat Gold Pocket Watch Made by Order of King Victor Emmanuel
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy Swiss Richard pocket watch. Made by order of King Victor. Early
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20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

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Italian Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic round brass framed mirror, with a 1" bevel, in the design of a pocket watch. The mirror
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Orologetto Wooden Pocket Watch by Bottega Ghianda
By Bottega Ghianda
Located in Valmadrera, IT
bring elegance to the environments around them: walls, writing desks, when pulled out of a pocket. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful round mid-century brass wall mirror in the shape of a pocket watch with a facetted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Fornasetti Pocket Watches Design Box
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
A Piero Fornasetti box decorated with pocket watches metal, lithographically printed and hand
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Steel

Fornasetti Pocket Watches Design Box
Fornasetti Pocket Watches Design Box
H 1.58 in W 11.82 in D 4.93 in
Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror, Attributed to Piero Fornasetti, Italy
By Fornasetti
Located in Vienna, AT
A huge 28 inches high round midcentury brass wall mirror in the shape of a pocket watch. Made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass Convex Pocket Watch Mirror
Located in London, GB
A brass rimmed pocket watch style small mid-century wall mirror, Italy, c1970s. Original red
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass Convex Pocket Watch Mirror
Mid-Century Brass Convex Pocket Watch Mirror
H 22.45 in W 8.27 in D 0.99 in
Yellow Gold Open-Faced Pendant Pocket Watch
By Piaget
Located in Roma, IT
Manual winding. 40 mm diameter, 3 mm height. White Quadrant, Roman Numbers Case in yellow gold 18-karat. Fully functional, in excellent conditions except a scratch on glass. Eleg...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Gold

Set of 4 Bronze Snake Pocket Watch Stands
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa late 19th century Originally pocket watch stands - now sculptural pieces in their
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Set of 4 Bronze Snake Pocket Watch Stands
Set of 4 Bronze Snake Pocket Watch Stands
H 11.03 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in the Style of Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Rochester, NY
in the shape of a pocket watch. Circa 1950. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Pair of Fornasetti "Montgolfiere" Ballooning Plates in Pocket Watch Frames
By Fornasetti
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of 1955 vintage Fornasetti "Montgolfiere" ballooning porcelain plates mounted in pocket
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Modern Brass Convex "Pocket Watch" Wall Mirror
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pocket-watch form mirror in the style of Piero Fornasetti (ca. 1950s, Italy) composed of inset
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Stand with Glass Bell
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
hook has been fixed to be able to hang a pocket watch. The watch is not supplied with the stand. It
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1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror, Attributed to Piero Fornasetti, Italy
By Fornasetti
Located in Vienna, AT
A huge 23 inches high round midcentury brass wall mirror in the shape of a pocket watch. Made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Fornasetti Style Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fornasetti Style Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Round Wall Mirror Eye-catching brass pocket watch
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Fornasetti Round Brass Mirror in Form of Pocket Watch
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage Italian 1950's wall hanging circular mirror in solid brass frame in the form of a pocket
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Special Listing for D: Piero Fornasetti Style Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Barcelona, ES
// 10,23 in diameter Piero Fornasetti Brass Pocket Watch Mirror // Mid-Century Modern Italian Fornasetti
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian Brass 'Pocket-Watch' Style Indoor or Outdoor Wall Sconce
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a fabulous, 1960s Italian brass indoor/outdoor wall sconce in the form of a 'pocket
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20th Century Italian Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand
By PIETRA DURA
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Pietra Dura pocket watch stand made in Firenze with flower motifs, circa early 20th century
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Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand
Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand
H 7.75 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

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Materials

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1940's Brass & Glass Lantern Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
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Brass

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Italian Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Italian pocket watch you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and gold, every Italian pocket watch was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Italian pocket watch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Italian pocket watch bearing mid-century modern, Art Nouveau or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Italian pocket watch has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arval Argenti Valenza, Franz Bergmann and Giorgio Salimbeni are consistently popular.

How Much is an Italian Pocket Watch?

Prices for an Italian pocket watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $394 and can go as high as $84,750, while the average can fetch as much as $2,050.
Questions About Italian Pocket Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch pocket is called by a number of names. You will sometimes see people refer to it simply as a watch pocket. Other names include a coin pocket or a fob pocket. Find a variety of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best pocket watch is a matter of preference. The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth. Brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet are internationally renowned makers of pocket watches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you store pocket watches is largely a matter of personal preference. Generally, you should keep them in a storage container designed specifically for stowing delicate items, such as a velvet-lined jewelry box, a watch box or on a watch stand. Shop a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch fob refers to the chain or ribbon to which a pocket watch is attached. Its purpose was to make the watch more readily accessible to the wearer. You’ll find a variety of pocket watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A fusee pocket watch — named for the French word fusée — is an antique type of watch with a crescent pulley and a curved groove around it that is wound with a cord or chain. The chain is attached to the mainspring barrel. Find a range of vintage fusee pocket watches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A hunter pocket watch is a pocket watch with a metal case that has a spring hinged lid to cover the watch face and protect it from damage.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The way to speed up your pocket watch depends on the specific model of timepiece that you have. To avoid damage, take it to a watch repair shop with experience repairing pocket watches to make adjustments. You'll find a selection of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    The most highly sought-after pocket watch will vary over time as trends in collecting do come and go. However, some pocket watches remain consistently popular among collectors. These timepieces include dress watches, such as those crafted by Elgin, Audemars Piguet and Patek Phillippe; railroad pocket watches produced by makers like Illinois and Hamilton; and military timepieces manufactured by Rolex and Omega. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old your pocket watch is, learn about its maker by conducting online research using trustworthy sources. For each maker, there is a set of characteristics used to date its timepieces. You may need to examine the maker's mark, serial number, model number, movement number, dial features or other aspects. If you run into any difficulty, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the dating process. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    What the most expensive pocket watch is will vary over time as luxury watchmakers release new models. In 2019, Patek Philippe set a record when a brand new Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 fetched an auction price of $31 million, making it the most expensive pocket watch ever sold. Before that, another Patek Philippe model, a 1932 Henry Graves Supercomplication, held the record. Explore a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Waltham pocket watches are more than 150 years old. The American watchmaker introduced its first pocket watch in 1857, and it called this groundbreaking watch the Model 1857 in honor of its launch date. Waltham went on to become one of the leading makers of pocket watches for personal use and the railroad industry in the U.S. Shop a diverse assortment of Waltham watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Elgin pocket watches are more than 150 years old. The first Elgin pocket watch debuted in 1867, and the Elgin National Watch Co. watchmaker continued to produce them until 1968. At the height of their popularity, Elgin pocket watches accounted for half of all pocket watches sold in the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a range of Elgin watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To open a Hamilton pocket watch, take it to a reputable watch repair shop. Experts advise against opening antique pocket watches on your own because special tools are necessary to avoid damaging the timepieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hamilton pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to open a Howard pocket watch depends on its design. However, experts recommend that you don't attempt to open one yourself. Instead, take the piece to a watch repair center that has experience servicing pocket watches. Doing so will help you avoid damaging the timepiece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Howard pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your pocket watch is valuable, consult a licensed appraiser. Choose one with experience appraising antique and vintage timepieces. Having your pocket watch evaluated by a knowledgeable professional is the only way to be certain of its value. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To change a battery in a pocket watch, you must first remove the watch back. Depending on the type of watch, you may need a specially designed tool or a precision screwdriver to accomplish this task. Once you have the back removed, you may need to remove parts to access the battery and perform the replacement. Because there is so much variability in timepiece design and you could potentially damage your watch when removing the back and other parts, experts recommend having an experienced watch repairer replace the battery. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the year of a pocket watch is to identify and look up the serial number. Pocket watch serial numbers can be located inside the watch once you remove or open the back cover of the watch. Shop a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pocket watches come in a variety of sizes but the most popular sizes for women are 0s, 6s and 8s. Measuring pocket watches is a bit confusing and to make it easier a 0s is1.166”, a 6s is 1.367” and 8s is 1.433”. So it’s fairly safe to say that an average size for a woman’s pocket watch is between 1 and 1.5 inches. Find vintage and contemporary pocket watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rolex made pocket watches from 1905 through to the 1970s. The last pocket watch released was a small, ultra-formal 18 karat piece. Own a piece of history by shopping a selection of Rolex pocket watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.