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Swiss Carved Pocket Watch Case, Edelweiss Lid, c.1900
c.1900
€145
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Researched and photographed in house
One of one, exactly the piece shown
A folding pocket watch case in carved wood, the hinged lid carved with an edelweiss above a band lettered LUZERN.
The lid is carved in relief with an edelweiss on a textured ground, above a band lettered "LUZERN" with the final N cut in reverse. It closes over a velvet-lined well notched for the pendant, and the sides are carved with vertical flutes. The lettering marks it as a Lucerne souvenir, carved in the Swiss Brienz manner.
Carving
Very good. Crisp throughout.
Lid
Very good. Wooden barrel hinge, opens and closes.
Lining
Good. Velvet faded and rubbed, with a crease near the rim.
Type
Folding pocket watch case
Materials
Carved wood, velvet-lined well
Decoration
Carved edelweiss on a textured ground, fluted sides
Marks
Carved "LUZERN." on the lid
Origin
Switzerland (Lucerne souvenir)
Estimated Date
c.1900
Condition
Very good
Dimensions
10.5 by 6 cm
Watch well
about 50 mm
Curiosities
€145
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