Black Forest Holder, Edelweiss over a Fluted Bracket, c.1880
c.1870–1910
€225
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Researched and photographed in house
One of one, exactly the piece shown
A carved fruitwood pocket watch holder in pale wood, with an edelweiss flower above a fluted bracket and circular aperture.
A wall-mounted pocket watch holder in pale carved fruitwood. The face is carved with an alpine flower, most likely an edelweiss, above a fluted bracket with a circular aperture for the watch. A hinged back-plate allows it to be fixed to a wall or bedpost. The carving and subject are typical of Black Forest work.
The pocket watch shown in the photographs is for scale and is not included.
Materials
Carved fruitwood. Carving: Well defined, intact. Back-plate: Hinged, functional. Overall: Very good antique condition; light wear consistent with age.
Type
Wall-mounted pocket watch holder
Materials
Wood (fruitwood)
Decoration
Carved edelweiss/alpine flower
Origin
Black Forest
Estimated Date
c.1870–1910
Condition
Very good
Dimensions
H 10.5 × W 6 cm
Watch aperture
~50 mm
Curiosities
€225