Description
Offered is a rare vintage Mappin travel desk watch, featuring a gold-plated rectangular case housed within its original leather folding travel stand, beautifully adorned with the Vatican coat of arms (Papal Keys and Tiara) in gilt.
This free-standing desk/watch design was intended for travel or official use, opening into a stable desktop timepiece when unfolded. The dial is signed MAPPIN, with 17 jewels, Incabloc shock protection, and a discreet date aperture. The movement runs cleanly and keeps time as it should.
The presence of U.S. patent numbers on the case construction reflects a well-engineered mid-20th-century design. Pieces bearing Vatican heraldry were typically produced in limited numbers, often intended for diplomatic, ecclesiastical, or official presentation purposes.
A striking and uncommon object combining horology, travel design, and Vatican symbolism, ideal for collectors of religious artifacts, luxury desk accessories.
Features & Details
- Maker: Mappin
- Type: Travel desk / free-standing watch
- Movement: Mechanical, 17 jewels, Incabloc
- Case: Gold-plated
- Case exterior: Leather folding travel case
- Decoration: Vatican coat of arms
- Dial: Original signed dial with applied markers
- Date function: Yes
- Condition: Fully functional
Measurements
- Closed: 53 mm
- Opened: 79 mm
- Height (standing): 35 mm
Item Specifics
- Brand: Mappin
- Style: Travel / Desk / Folding
- Material: Gold-plated metal & leather
- Era: Vintage (mid-20th century)
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Europe
- Display: Analog
- Features: Date, Shock Protected, Desk Stand
Shipping
Carefully packed and shipped with full tracking.
Worldwide shipping available.
Returns
Accepted within 60 days if item is not as described.
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