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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

Gold Plated Italian Pocketwatch Mirror attr. to Fornasetti
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Gilt 1940's Italian pocket watch standing mirror or small hanging mirror attributed to Fornasetti
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Vintage 1940s Furniture

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
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

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

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

Italian Midcentury Silver Plated Pocket Emptier
By Ottaviani
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish Italian 1960s silver plated so-called "Svuota Taschi" pocket emptier made by Ottaviani
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Vintage 14-Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain by Henry Dankner
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage 14-karat rose/pink gold pocket watch chain by Henry Dankner, circa mid-late
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Mid-20th Century American 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

Italian, Late 18th Century Watch Holder with Father Time
Located in valatie, NY
Italian, late 18th century watch holder with Father Time. The robed figure of Father Time is
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Antique 1790s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pocket Cigarette Case Geometric Design Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped rectangular pocket cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Franz Bergman Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Cobra Snake Statue Watch Holder
By Franz Bergmann
Located in GB
one quarter the size. Originally designed to hold a pocket watch in the mouth as a statement of style
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Trompe-l'œil Paintings
Located in Chicago, IL
narrative, skillfully weaving together symbolic elements—a key, a pocket watch, a bouquet of flowers
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Vintage 1960s Italian Paintings

Materials

Linen, Paint

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Italian Tabletop Showcase from Arezzo
Located in Milan, IT
to show small collections of miniatures, medals, pocket watches or small items, since inside it has a
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Shadow Boxes

Materials

Poplar, Glass

Claudio Rinaldi 'Italian, 1852-1925' Portrait of an Old Man and Boy
Located in New York, NY
Portrait of an Old Man and Boy with a Pocket Watch Oil on canvas. Signed and dated "1897 Firenze
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Antique 1890s Unknown Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Monumental Silver Goliath Clock Circa 1910-1915
Located in London, GB
A monumental antique Goliath clock in the form of a pocket watch in its own silver customized case
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Vintage 1910s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver

Federico Mazzotta 19th Century Oil on Canvas "Grandfather"
By Federico Mazzotta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Federico Mazzotta (Italian, 1839-1897) A Very Fine Italian 19th Century Oil on Canvas "Greeting
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Antique 19th Century Italian Country Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Sergio Mazza "Narcisso" Mirror for Artemide, 1969
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Hanover, MA
. Comes with several feet of chain attached to the back so it hangs on the wall as if a pocket watch from
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

European Art Nouveau Wrought Hand Forged Rust Iron Snake Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in Firenze, IT
forked tongue of the snake, the tongue is long enough to intercept also a pocket-watch. This piece would
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Max Blondat, French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Timepiece, 1914
By Max Blondat
Located in New York, NY
of his most famous sculptures is the Fountain of Youth, representing three children watching three
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
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Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet with Gold Leaf Doors, circa 1930s, Restored
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This restored art deco cabinet features gold leaf double doors, trim and base detailing with lacquered burgundy exterior. Ideal for use as a dry bar for holding liquor and glassware ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dry Bars

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Gold Leaf

Ponte Tray Large in Walnut Handcrafted in Portugal by Origin Made
By Nuno Grade
Located in Porto, 13
These wooden trays in maple or walnut are all about joinery details. The design carries a Portuguese signature, as well as Scandinavian and Japanese influences. Ponte means bridge in...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Tray Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Astrolabe Plate, Number Twelve in Astrolabio Series
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate depicts an astrolabe, it is number twelve of twelve in series. A ribbon above reads "Ad Habendum Horam Ineqvalem Et Qvatvor Angvlos Celi In Die"....
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Pendant Lamp Bologna by Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1958
By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury glass pendant lamp Bologna by Alois Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1958. This model was made in three sizes, watch picture. We can offer the small a...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Raymond Loewy for Hill Rom Industrial Rolling Cabinet End Table Pair
By Raymond Lowey
Located in Forney, TX
A striking pair of midcentury rolling cabinets by important Industrial designer Raymond Loewy (American, 1893-1986) for Hill Rom. Wonderful examples of Loewy's mixed Material wor...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

11 Vintage Necklace Charms Pendants Chains Sylvester Dwarf Cigarette Cutter
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 9 vintage charms / pendant and 2 necklace chains. Lot includes: sterling silver snake chain with spring ring clasp; gold tone box chain with spring ring clasp, makers mark NS;...
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Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stone, Metal

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Wooden Tray
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese wooden tray. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Diameter 24.5 C.M. / Thickness 2 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Studded Leather Bar Cabinet After Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage walnut cabinet with two doors and side panels of brown leatherette artistically decorated with small chrome head tacks representing various native flora and fauna of New Engl...
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Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Beautiful dish with Butterfly in porcelain by Piero Fornasetti. Mid-20th Century
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Beautiful dish with a Butterfly in porcelain designed by Piero Fornasetti during the Mid-20th Century. Typical Fornasetti design and with a butterfly with beauful colors Wear cons...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Fiat Watch Co. 1950 Swiss Travel Pendant Clock Nickel Silver and Green Leather
By Fiat
Located in Miami, FL
Travel and pendant clock designed by the Fiat Watch Company. Beautiful foldable travel clock, manufactured in Switzerland by the Fiat Watch Company during the post war period, back ...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Nickel

Piero Fornasetti Italian Cocktail Drinks Coasters or Wall Art, Set of 6
By Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
A set of six (6) Italian Piero Fornasetti cocktail drinks coasters 'Cavalieri', Classical Roman style, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Italy. A set of six in black and white edged in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Pocket Watch, Engraved André Hessen. Gold, Enamel, Paris, France, Ca 18th C
By André Hessén
Located in Madrid, ES
Pocket watch, engraved André Hessen. Gold, enamel. Paris, France, towards the last third of the 18th century. Has faults. Pocket watch in a case decorated with enamels on the bac...
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Antique Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Carriage Clocks and Trav...

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Enamel, Other, Metal, Gold

Pair Art Deco Solid Brass Double Coat & Hat Wall Hooks
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century brass double arm hooks with an Art Deco style. Good condition with appropriate wear from age. Priced as a pair. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Pocket Watch, 19th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnificent 19th century pocket watch. The glass is detached and bumps at the sides. On the back on the watch, there is a perpetual calendar
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Pocket Watch, 19th century
Pocket Watch, 19th century
H 2.76 in W 1.97 in D 0.79 in
Restored Pencil Reed Rattan Wall Shelf Pedestals, Pair in the style of Crespi
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 2 pencil reed rattan wall shalf pedestal holders in the style of designer Gabrielle Crespi who specialized in reed rattan decor. Timeless chic with a boho flair. Dimensions: H...
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Vintage 1950s Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Rattan

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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

1950's Sculptural Mirror
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in London, GB
recalls a pocket watch .
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1950's Sculptural Mirror
1950's Sculptural Mirror
H 23.63 in W 14.97 in D 0.79 in
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

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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

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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 New York, 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

Italian Bronze Mirror with Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Looks like an oversized pocket watch on a chain. This one is a little big to put in your pocket
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

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Bronze

Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in Greding, DE
Round wall mirror by Piero Fornasetti in a profiled brass frame looking like a pocket watch. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Round wall mirror by Piero Fornasetti in a profiled brass frame (looking like a pocket watch). The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Round wall mirror by Piero Fornasetti in a profiled brass frame (looking like a pocket watch). The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s
Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s
H 39.38 in W 15.75 in L 39.38 in
Fornasetti Mirror, circa 1950
By Fornasetti
Located in Paris, FR
Pocket watch shape mirror by Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988). Brass frame held by a green velvet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Fornasetti Mirror, circa 1950
Fornasetti Mirror, circa 1950
H 1.78 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Piero Fornasetti Mirrors
By Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Pair 'pocket watch' mirrors.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Gucci Limited Edition Luxury Travel Clock, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare authentic Gucci deluxe chrome cased pocket size, alarm travel clock watch that folds out to
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Very Rare Large Gothic Revival Charles Frodsham Clock Maker to Queen Victoria
By Charles Frodsham
Located in GB
purchased sixty Charles Frodsham marine chronometers, and a number of pocket chronometers and deck watches
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

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Walnut

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

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

Fine Brass Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield Paris, circa 1700
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine brass Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700
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Brass

Italian Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
(shown with black watch), two necklace or bracelet hooks, and a gathered fabric pocket below. Box is
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood, Burl

Italian Jewelry Box
Italian Jewelry Box
H 6.5 in W 13.69 in D 9.38 in
Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in Greding, DE
Round wall mirror by Piero Fornasetti in a profiled brass frame in the style of a pocket watch. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s
Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s
H 40.95 in W 15.75 in D 1.78 in
Piero Fornasetti Mongolfière Plate and Frame
By Fornasetti
Located in Greenwich, CT
mounted in brass "pocket watch" frame. Although not typical, we believe this frame to be original as it is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Trompe L'Oeil Red Tray Table on Black Lacquer Stand, 1955
By Fornasetti
Located in Bainbridge, NY
: pocket watch, fishing lure, lock and key, thermometer, scrub brush, postcard, pens, brushes, butterflies
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Aluminum

Piero Fornasetti Milano Signed Mid-Century Modern Side Table
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Weesp, NL
, sunglasses, a pocket watch, coins, Fornasetti playing cards, tickets and an opened letter. The top is affixed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Piero Fornasetti Side Table, Lacquered Wood and Brass, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Miami, FL
, a pocket watch, a pair of glasses and some loose change in black and gray tones on a cream or ivory
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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

Dramatic Pocketwatch Holder in Giltwood
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nineteenth Century Giltwood/Figural Pocket Watch Holder from Italy
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Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Dramatic Pocketwatch Holder in Giltwood
Dramatic Pocketwatch Holder in Giltwood
H 10.5 in W 7.25 in D 3 in
French Art Deco Chrome Pierrot and Pierrette Jewelry or Watch Display Stand
Located in Port Hope, ON
of Pierrot's left hand are fashioned to hold an earring, brooch, necklace or pocket or purse watch
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Chrome

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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To open an Illinois pocket watch, take it to a watch repair shop or a jeweler. Experts advise against attempting to open pocket watches on your own because doing so without the proper tools can damage the timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Illinois pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The easiest way to identify your Elgin pocket watch is to enter the serial number into an authoritative online database. To find the serial number, open the timepiece and look at the inner movement. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Elgin pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, pocket watches can be a good investment. However, many factors can influence the value of a pocket watch, including the brand, the style and the mechanism that powers it. Also, how well you maintain and care for the watch impacts what it is worth. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, pocket watches can be worth something. A pocket watch's value depends on its age, rarity, and brand. The watch's brand name is the main factor in determining price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Like its hunter-case cousin, the half-hunter pocket watch features a protective lid or case that protects the face of the watch. The distinction is that the case front has a viewing window that allows the owner to check the time without having to open the pocket watch lid. The hours are frequently inscribed in blue enamel on the exterior lid itself, making it possible to tell the time without opening the case. Shop a range of vintage half-hunter pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Full hunter pocket watches are a popular choice for those nostalgic for timepieces of years past. The solid outer case of this type of watch, which often features intricate designs, needs to be opened in order to reveal the watch’s face. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A minute repeater pocket watch comes with a repeater that chimes the time by pushing a button. They come with three different chimes; the hours have a low chime, minute by a high chime, and quarter hours by a sequence of two chimes. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.