Pocket Watch Mirror
Brass and Red Velvet Fornasetti Pocket Watch Mirror, Italy 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Piero Fornasetti Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Mirror hung from a Red Velvet Ribbon
Eye-catching
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Metal
$2,345
H 20.87 in W 12.6 in D 1.38 in
Large Pocket Watch Mirror in Brass, Italy 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Mirror
Eye-catching brass pocket watch shaped wall mirror in the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Brass Pocket Watch Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This Brass Loop Top Round Mirror takes inspiration from the classic design of a pocket watch
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pocket Watch Mirror in Green Velvet and Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Green Velvet and Brass Pocket Watch Shaped Wall Mirror, Spain, 1950s-1960s
Nicely constructed and
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Wrought Iron, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Pocket Watch Mirror, Wrought Iron, Silver Patinated
Category
20th Century Spanish Brutalist Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Fornasetti Style Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass, Italy 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small Fornasetti Style Midcentury Iridiscent Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror
Eye-catching brass
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
1950s Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass and Blue Velvet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brass and Blue Velvet Fornasetti Pocket Watch Mirror, Italy 1940-1950s
Nicely constructed in brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950's vintage pocket watch wall mirror
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's brass wall mirror as a pocked watch
France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass Wall Mirror Pocket Watch Gold Mid Century
Located in Milano, IT
Italian round mirror, circa 1960s shaped as a pocket watch.
Frame and suspension hook in brass and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
$3,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 20.08 in D 1.19 in
Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in the style of Piero Fornasetti, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Decorative wall mirror in the form of an oversized pocket watch, im the style of Piero Fornasetti
Category
Mid-20th Century Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
$8,500
H 40.55 in W 15.75 in D 2.75 in
Large brass mirror showing a pocket watch. French work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large mirror showing a pocket watch is made of brass with a round mirror on its center. This
Category
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
$3,307
H 22.84 in W 17.33 in D 1.97 in
Italian Midcentury Vintage Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass and Cut Glass, 1960
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Vintage Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass and Cut Glass, 1960
Gorgeous wall
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
$1,467
H 21.26 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in
Wall Mirror in the Style of Fornasetti, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
oversized pocket watch. The mirror is suspended by a green velvet ribbon, adding a playful and imaginative
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Silver purse-shaped toiletry boxes with mirror, powder and ring
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toiletry boxes in the shape of a pocket watch with reliefs, mirror, makeup
Category
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
$500 Sale Price
50% Off
H 1.78 in Dm 2.37 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Pocket Watch Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Brass vintage pocket watch mirror from the Art Deco period in France. We love the unique and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Brass Pocket Watch Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A French brass vintage pocket watch mirror from the Art Deco period with a circular central mirror.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Brass French Pocket Watch Mirror 'No.2'
Located in London, GB
A large brass pocket watch mirror.
French, circa 1950s.
Naturally patinated brass.
These
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pop Art Pocket Watch Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fun pop art mirror shaped like a pocket watch, brushed brass frame. Net $950.00 Originally $1650.00
Category
Vintage 1960s American More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco "Pocket Watch" Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
This unique mirror is in the shape of a pocket watch and is perfect for brightening up any space
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Hand Crafted Iron "Pocket Watch" Mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual iron mirror suspended by a smaller ring with a hammered and hand applied silver finish.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Mirrors
Midcentury Brass French Pocket Watch Mirror
Located in London, GB
A small brass pocketwatch mirror.
French, circa 1950s.
Naturally patinated brass.
These
Category
Vintage 1950s French 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of Piero Fornasetti Mirrors
By Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Pair 'pocket watch' mirrors.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A round brass pocket watch mirror made in France during the 1950s. Its frame is made from solid
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
1970s Brass Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s elegant brass mirror inspired on a pocket watch.
Mirror has some patina in the bronze and on
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
"Pocket Watch" shape mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brass Mirror in shape of a pocket watch
Category
Early 20th Century English Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French Brass Pocket Watch Form Wall Mirror
Located in Troy, MI
French brass framed wall mirror imparts a sense of whimsy with its pocket watch shape, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Gilt Iron
Located in New York, NY
This Large Scale Pocket Watch Style Wall Mirror in Gilt Iron takes inspiration from the classic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
French Dark Brass Medium Pocket Watch Shaped Mirror
Located in Troy, MI
French dark brass wall mirror in the shape of a pocket watch, circa 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Vintage Oversized European Brass Pocket Watch Style Wall Mirror
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in North Miami, FL
This very large (largest of its kind) eye-catching brass pocket watch shaped wall mirror in the
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Fornasetti Style Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Gilt Iron
Located in New York, NY
This Large Scale Gilt Iron Mirror takes inspiration from the classic design of a pocket watch, It
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
20th Century Striking Collection Of Pocket Watch Shaped Mirrors, c.1950-1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A collection of eight pocket watch shaped mirrors, this design immortalised by Fornasetti has not
Category
20th Century Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 21 in D 2.5 in
20th Century Striking Collection of Pocket Watch Shaped Mirrors, c.1950-1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A collection of seven pocket watch shaped mirrors, this design imortalised by Fornesetti has not
Category
20th Century Unknown More Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Continental Brass and Velvet Mirror in the Shape of a Pocket Watch, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
shape of a pocket watch.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 44.5 in W 15.75 in D 2 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian 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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
A Silver Plate and Mahogany Hollywood Regency Convex Mirror
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A Silver Plated "Pocket watch" style Convex Mirror with Silver Plate and Mahogany Frame accented
Category
Vintage 1940s American More Mirrors
Silver Vintage Pocket Watch Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage silver pocket watch mirror made of silvered metal in the Art Deco style. We love the fun
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Pocket Watch Mirror in Brass, Italy 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gilt Wall Mirror, Mid-20th Century
Dimensions: 31x42 cm
Styled as an oversized pocket watch, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Brass Pocket Watch Mirror with Loop Top Finial
Located in New York, NY
This Brass Loop Top Round Mirror takes inspiration from the classic design of a pocket watch
Category
Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Grouping (8) of Vintage Brass Pocket Watch Mirrors, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Over-the-Top Vintage grouping of eight (8) brass pocket watch wall mirrors in varying sizes
Category
Vintage 1960s French 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
Fornasetti Style Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Mirror
Eye-catching brass pocket watch shaped wall
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 20.67 in W 15.95 in D 1.58 in
Vintage French Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A round brass pocket watch mirror made in France during the 1950s. Its frame is made from solid
Category
Vintage 1950s French 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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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
Category
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 23 in W 17.5 in D 2 in
Rope Mirror in the Shape of Pocket Watch by Audoux Minet, France, 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
Wall mirror by Audoux Minnet, Golfe Juan, France.
Excellent vintage condition.
This mirror will
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Rope, Mirror
Rope Mirror in the Shape of Pocket Watch by Audoux Minet, France, 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
Wall mirror by Audoux Minnet, Golfe Juan, France.
Excellent vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Rope
Red Velvet and Brass Wall Mirror, Piero Fornasetti Style
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Red Velvet and Brass Pocket Watch Shaped Wall Mirror, Spain, 1950s-1960s
Eye-catching brass pocket
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in
French 1950's Brass & Leather Bound Convex Mirror
Located in Hanover, MA
Charming wall mirror like a large pocket watch with a convex mirror with oxidized silver in a brass
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of Oversized "Pocket Watch" Brass Wall Mirrors
Located in Miami, FL
This matching pair of extraordinarily oversized designed pocket watch style mirrors are whimsical
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Large Pocket Watch Syle Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a whimsical mirror reminiscent of the optical mirrors by Fornasetti.
Category
Vintage 1960s Portuguese Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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Pocket Watch Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic pocket watch mirror available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, glass and metal, every pocket watch mirror was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the pocket watch mirror you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right pocket watch mirror, those designed in mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and neoclassical styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Pocket Watch Mirror?
A pocket watch mirror can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,750, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $10,836.
Finding the Right Wall-mirrors for You
Vintage and antique wall mirrors add depth and openness to a space — they can help create the illusion that a narrow hallway isn’t so narrow. But you don’t need hundreds of enormous arched French or Italian mirrors framed in gilded bronze to dress up your home (maybe just a few).
A few well-placed large wall mirrors and other types of mirrors can amplify lighting and help showcase the decorative and architectural features of your home. For the Palace of Versailles during the 17th century, French King Louis XIV ordered the construction of the Hall of Mirrors after spending millions of dollars importing expensive Venetian mirrors from the revered glass-blowing factories on the island of Murano. A mirror-manufacturing rivalry between Paris and Venice took shape, and soon, across from 17 large windows that open out over the adjacent Palace Gardens on one side of the Hall, more than 350 mirrors — large mirrors made of groupings of small panes — were installed, effectively bringing the radiant colors of the outdoors into the opulent corridor.
Wall mirrors for your living room can work miracles — pull your landscaping’s colors and textures indoors, Louis XIV–style, by covering the length of an interior wall across from your living-room windows with wall mirrors.
For a similar effect, surrounding your mid-century modern wall mirror with leafy air plants and fern floor plants can amplify the sense of serenity that greenery offers in your home. Choose wall mirror frame styles to match your home’s decor, or shop for a frameless, organically shaped mirror that’s cut or beveled for a clean yet distinctive showpiece. For a free-spirited Bohemian feel, create a cluster of mismatched antique wall mirrors — an arrangement of circular Art Deco wall mirrors, Rococo-style silver leaf mirrors and decorative oval Victorian mirrors could add spice to an otherwise unadorned dining-room wall.
Elsewhere, there’s nothing vain about buying a full-length mirror for your bedroom, bathroom or walk-in closet to help you perfect your look for the day. Another may be needed in your entryway for a last-minute ensemble inspection. In fact, a shimmering 18th-century hall of mirrors awaits visitors behind the steel door of Stephen Cavallo’s atelier in Manhattan.
“We like to see the look on people’s faces when they walk in,” says Cavallo.
Decorating your home and office with wall mirrors is an art form in and of itself — get started today with the variety of antique and vintage wall mirrors on 1stDibs.
Questions About Pocket Watch Mirror
- What is a pocket mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket mirror is a small personal grooming accessory used to check your appearance or apply makeup while traveling. It is usually round and has a hinged lid. Some also hold pressed powder or foundation. This type of pocket mirror is sometimes called a compact. On 1stDibs, shop a range of pocket mirrors.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
- What is a hunter pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A 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, 2024The 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.
- What is a Fusee pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is the best pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The 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.
- What is a pocket watch fob?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- How do I store pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How 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, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a railroad pocket watch, first determine how you set and wind it. Most pocket watches have winding knobs, but railroad-grade timepieces were all made to be lever-set. To wind and set them, it's necessary to remove the bezel, so if your pocket watch has a winding knob, it's unlikely to be railroad-grade. There were also regulations concerning the numbers. All railroad-grade watches will have large black hour markers in Arabic, not Roman, numerals. Maker's markings may also provide a clue. Some well-known makers of railroad-grade pocket watches include Elgin, Hamilton, Waltham and E. Howard. For an expert opinion on your timepiece, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of railroad pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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, 2021Yes, 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.
- Who makes Elgin pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024The answer to who makes Elgin pocket watches is a little complicated. In 1968, the Elgin National Watch Company closed and stopped producing its watches. However, the owners opted to license the Elgin name to other companies, allowing them to make their own watches that bear the brand’s name. The license changed hands a few times and, as of 2024, was the property of MZ Berger Inc. This company manufactures and sells Elgin pocket watches and wristwatches in China. These timepieces feature Japanese-made movements and bear little resemblance to the original pocket watches produced by Elgin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Elgin watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Rockford pocket watches were made in Rockford, Illinois. The company opened in 1874 and produced pocket watches that quickly became known for their elaborate dials. In 1915, the Rockford Watch Company ceased operations due to financial problems. Shop an assortment of Rockford Watch Company pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Full 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.
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