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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

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Brass

1950s Italian Pocket Watch Pendant Light in the Style of Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
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

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

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

Bowl Pocket Emptier Murano Glass Amber Mid-Century Design Italian 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
the 1970s in, Italy. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Weight: 0.535 Kg NOTE
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

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Murano Glass

La Murrina Murano Glass Empty Pockets Decorative Object Mid-Century Italy 80s
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano empty pockets from the "La Murrina" factory made in Italy in the 80s/90s. La Murrina is a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

La Murrina Murano Glass Empty Pockets Decorative Object Mid-Century Italy 80s
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano empty pocket from the "La Murrina" factory made in Italy in the 80s/90s. La Murrina is a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

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Murano Glass

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 Giorgio Salimbeni, 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
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ashtray Murano Glass Sommerso Attributed to Seguso Midcentury Modern Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
Ashtray and pocket emptier with particular shapes attributed to the renowned Italian designer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso

Decorative Object Vide-Poche Seguso Murano Glass Midcentury Modern Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
Vide-poche/decorative object by Archimede Seguso produced in Italy in the 1950s. The pocket emptier
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Murano Glass

Decorative Bowl Vide-Poche Murano Glass Dino Martens Midcentury Italy 1970s
By Dino Martens
Located in Palermo, IT
silvering and shades in shades of blue, green, caramel and mustard. Dino Martens, Italy 70s. Please watch
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso

Claudio Rinaldi 'Italian, 1852-1925' Portrait of Grandfather and Grandson
Located in New York, NY
Portrait of an Grandfather and Grandson with a Pocket Watch- Oil on canvas. Signed and dated "1897
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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

Murano Glass Vide-Poche Decorative Object Attributed to Flavio Poli Midcentury
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
Pocket emptier with considerable dimensions and particular lines produced in Italy in the 70s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

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Murano Glass

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

Large 19th Century Neoclassical Carved Painted Gilt Wood Mirrored Urn Statue
Located in Forney, TX
architectural element, pocket watch holder or even an early trade sign. Dimensions: (approx) 36.5" High, 13
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Religious Items

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

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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Pietro Chiesa Style Italian Lantern Pendant
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

Art Deco Chandelier Pietro Chiesa Style for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
Delicious Art Deco chandelier with scrolled brass terminating in five scallop edged flower form socket cups, supported by finely etched glass. Attributed to Pietro Chiesa style for F...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
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Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These sconces contain a flush brass wall mount that is connected to a circular horizontal holder that carrie...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
H 5.75 in W 13.5 in D 18.25 in

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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

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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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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 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

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

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

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Linen, Paint

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

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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

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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
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

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Brass

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

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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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Mid-Century Italian Modern Brass Convex "Pocket Watch" Wall Mirror
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror, Attributed to Piero Fornasetti, Italy
By Fornasetti
Located in Vienna, AT
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Pocket Emptier Murano Glass Sommerso Flavio Poli Seguso Mid-Century Italian 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
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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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Italian Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
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Italian Jewelry Box
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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

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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
Circular 'Faux Malachite' Optical Wall Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, italy, c.1955
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
A rare faux malachite example of Piero Fornasetti's famous 'pocket-watch' optical wall mirror. This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass

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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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

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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

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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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Dramatic Pocketwatch Holder in Giltwood
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nineteenth Century Giltwood/Figural Pocket Watch Holder from Italy
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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
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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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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
    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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pocket watch with 17 jewels is called a fully jeweled watch. For the mechanical movement, it uses jewel bearings from the center wheel pivot to the balance wheel. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watch options.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.