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Indian Carved Wood Watcholder, C. 1860.
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Indian Carved Wood Watcholder, C. 1860.

19th century
Sold 6 May 2025 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Description

A South Indian carved wood watch holder, c. 1860. Carved to all sides with figures and animals, from Hindu mythology, amongst dense foliage.

The base carved with a continuous leaf motif.

Having a lightly domed cover, carved with further figures, lifting to reveal a holder for a pocket watch.

Height – 12.7 cm, 5”.

Width – 11.5 cm, 4 1/2”.

Depth – 6.5 cm, 2 1/2”.

Condition – Small chips to the edges – please see images for detail. No repair.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Watch Holder to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.7cm (5.00")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
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SA1140288
Description
A South Indian carved wood watch holder, c. 1860. Carved to all sides with figures and animals, from Hindu mythology, amongst dense foliage.

The base carved with a continuous leaf motif.

“
Having a lightly domed cover, carved with further figures, lifting to reveal a holder for a pocket watch.
Philip Carrol Antiques

Height – 12.7 cm, 5”.

Width – 11.5 cm, 4 1/2”.

Depth – 6.5 cm, 2 1/2”.

Condition – Small chips to the edges – please see images for detail. No repair.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Watch Holder to the 19th Century.

Height
12.7cm (5.00")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
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SA1140288
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Philip Carrol Antiques Profile Page

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Philip Carrol Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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Indian Carved Wood Watcholder, C. 1860.

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Philip Carrol Antiques

Philip Carrol Antiques
Telephone 07860 525 579
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/philipcarrol
Verified Since Dec 2017
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An intricately carved dark wooden pocket watch holder featuring traditional floral and figural relief work.
Indian carved wood watcholder, c. 1860.
Ref: SA1140288
An intricately carved dark wooden pocket watch holder featuring traditional floral and figural relief work.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Indian
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDeep relief carving, Floral and foliate scrolls, Figurative motifs, Architectural pediment
  • SizeH 12.7 cm (5 in) x W 11.5 cm (5 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

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Anglo-Indian carved woodwork gained significant popularity during the 19th century under British colonial rule, combining traditional intricate Indian craftsmanship with European domestic forms such as watch stands and pocket watch holders.

These items were typically hand-carved from dense regional hardwoods such as teak, shisham, or sandalwood, utilising deep relief carving techniques to depict elaborate floral, foliate, and figurative motifs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved tool marks, dry patination consistent with age, shrinkage cracks in the timber, and traditional joinery rather than modern adhesives or machine processing.

This type of small decorative object works well displayed on a mantlepiece, bookshelf, or side table, adding texture, history, and craftsmanship to contemporary interior schemes.

Preserve the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting gently with a dry, soft brush, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to maintain the patina without damaging the finish.
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