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QA-2026-001
Art nouveau silver tin pocket watch stand
An Art Nouveau pocket watch holder with an openwork frame of flowing stems and water lilies. A woman’s profile crowns the design, her hair and headdress following the curves of the frame. A small hook suspends the watch within the circular opening, turning a personal timepiece into a decorative tabletop clock. The silver-coloured surface shows wear and darkened patches that emphasise the relief decoration.
€ 145 margin scheme, VAT not separately charged
- Every mark photographed and transcribed below
- Condition stated in full, including what is wrong with it
- Posted insured and tracked from the Netherlands
- Return within 14 days if it is not as described
About this piece
A pocket watch travels with its owner. This holder gives it a place to rest, becoming a small clock for a desk or bedside table. Its beauty lies in the flowing Art Nouveau design: water lily stems curve around the watch, while a woman’s profile rises above it, her hair echoing the lines of the frame. The openwork lends the metal a delicate lightness, making the holder an object to admire even without a watch.
Condition
- Good original condition. Slight oxidation of the underlying metal.
Details
| Object | Art Nouveau pocket watch stand |
|---|---|
| Material | possibly silver-plated base metal |
| Assay system | Marked ‘9198’, probably a model number, alongside ‘DÉPOSÉ’ and an unidentified maker’s mark. |
| Maker | Unidentified |
| Period | c. 1900–1915 |
| Style | Art Nouveau / Jugendstil |
| Height | 16 cm (6.3") |
| Width | 12 cm (4.7") |
| Condition | Good, unrestored |
| Attribution | Maker unidentified. Art Nouveau, probably circa 1900–1910. |
A place for the pocket watch
Pocket watch holders provided a practical place to hang a watch when it was not being worn, keeping the dial visible on a desk or bedside table. They also offered an opportunity for decorative design. Here, the flowing stems, water lilies and female profile reflect Art Nouveau’s fascination with nature, bringing its organic lines to a small everyday accessory.
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