Need Help identifying this Watch / Clock whatever it is?????

[biggmike]

I got this at a sale today and need help with it. I've seen a few pocket watches by the same maker "ferrovie dello stato" which I think translated is "State Railways". I just can't find one like it to get an idea of what it's worth. I believe it is a desk clock because of the bevel in the glass to make it sit straight on a desk but I don't know. I usually can find these myself but am having a hard time on this one and figured one of you might know more about it than I do which isn't much. The only writing in the movement is "17 jewels" Thanks

 

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[JimDon]

Not sure on this one.

 

[buzzhead]

It's cool! Never seen an animal like it!


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[ethanfez]

It may be an antique car clock and it may be an antique necklace watch. They were a fad a while back.

 

[biggmike]

BTW.... It's glass and seems to be very well built.

 

[cyberdan]

Maybe a desk watch. Might have hung from a small stand that sat on a desk. certainly would not want to keep it in my pocket

 

[GibH]

I searched google images for glass orb watch and glass orb clock. I found several similar, but none exact.

 

[Spartcom5]

I know EXACTLY what this is. I saw one couple weeks back at my estate jeweler who is a watch enthusiast. The one I saw was made by Tiffany and solid 18k gold. This isn't Tiffany but its the same thing...... It's a clock pendant! Meant to be worn! Here is another one online https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/mor...y-co-crystal-gold-clock-pendant/id-j_1260963/ They are cool for sure! Not sure what your's is worth but definitely a cool pick up. Your's looks like silver as well.

 

[biggmike]

I know EXACTLY what this is. I saw one couple weeks back at my estate jeweler who is a watch enthusiast. The one I saw was made by Tiffany and solid 18k gold. This isn't Tiffany but its the same thing...... It's a clock pendant! Meant to be worn! Here is another one online https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/mor...y-co-crystal-gold-clock-pendant/id-j_1260963/ They are cool for sure! Not sure what your's is worth but definitely a cool pick up. Your's looks like silver as well.

WOW I wish mine was Tiffany $4400 LOL but thanks for the info. I hope I can find mine somewhere.

 

[Spartcom5]

WOW I wish mine was Tiffany $4400 LOL but thanks for the info. I hope I can find mine somewhere.

1st dibs price are always very high haha. More than likely you won't be able to find yours anywhere... Maybe you should keep it?

 

[biggmike]

1st dibs price are always very high haha. More than likely you won't be able to find yours anywhere... Maybe you should keep it?

It's as cool as the other side of the pillow but I don't really collect much. I'm not in a hurry to sell it either so I'll hang on to it till I know what I have but this is what I do to make some extra money. I probably should start collecting something though.

 

[huntsman53]

Ferrovie Dello Stato is an Italian owned holding company that manages the Italian Railway network. The Watch/Clock is likely Company issued to a Dispatcher, Rail Switchman or a Conductor and likely serves/served both as a Pocket Watch and a desk Clock. There is not a lot of information on their use and apparently none about them being issued by the holding company, Ferrovie Dello Stato.

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[diverrick]

Found it!! do a Google search for "crystal ball desk watch", then go to images. I think you'll find what your looking for.

 

[GibH]

WOW I wish mine was Tiffany $4400 LOL but thanks for the info. I hope I can find mine somewhere.

I'll bet the Rolex and Omega version sell for a pretty penny as well.

 

[biggmike]

Found it!! do a Google search for "crystal ball desk watch", then go to images. I think you'll find what your looking for.

Did you see that exact one? I see a lot like it but not that one.

 

[AlienLifeForm]

Maybe a desk watch. Might have hung from a small stand that sat on a desk. certainly would not want to keep it in my pocket

Is that a "Ferrovie Dello Stato" in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

 

[diverrick]

No, I can't find one from that manufacturer in that style. But at least we know what it is called now.

 

[redtailvision]

Not your watch brand but called a Spherical glass pendant watch
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[redtailvision]

Was doing some reading today. The photo in this article made me think of your watch...doesn't help provide info on yours.. but thought I'd share it.

Clocks go blurry in a quantum world: There is a fundamental limit in our ability to measure time