Late 17th Century French Fine Carved Wood and Polychromed Pocket Watch Holder
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Late 17th century French extremely fine carved wood polychromed and gold gilded pocket watch holder. It has a carved cup behind the front opening to hold the pocket watch. These became a very decorative ornament for the mantlepieces for aristocrats in the 17th and 18th Centuries. It has been mounted on a lucite base to match the piece.
Dimensions: Height: 9.5 in. (24.13 cm)Width: 9.5 in. (24.13 cm)Depth: 3 in. (7.62 cm)
Style: Baroque (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Lucite,Wood,Carved,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Polychromed
Place of Origin: France
Period: 17th Century
