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Antique Black Forest Pocket Watch Holder
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Antique Black Forest Pocket Watch Holder

1900 - 1920
Description

A lovely Black Forest folding pocket watch stand dating from the early 20th Century. It is made from wood with carved details including floral and leaf motifs. The hinged lid folds back to create a stand for the watch and the interior has a lined recess for the timepiece.

It is in very good condition with no major damages. There are some general signs of age and use, some small knocks and minor marks but nothing detrimental and it displays well.

Approximate Measurements :

Length : 3 1/2" (9cm)

Width : 2 1/2" (6.5cm)

Diameter of Watch Holder : 43mm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Black Forest Watch Stand to the 1920s.

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SA1169179
Description
A lovely Black Forest folding pocket watch stand dating from the early 20th Century. It is made from wood with carved details including floral and leaf motifs.
The hinged lid folds back to create a stand for the watch and the interior has a lined recess for the timepiece.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. An antique carved wooden Black Forest pocket watch holder with leaf detailing on the base and a dark velvet-lined aperture for displaying a timepiece.
fig 1. Antique Black Forest Pocket Watch Holder

It is in very good condition with no major damages. There are some general signs of age and use, some small knocks and minor marks but nothing detrimental and it displays well.

Approximate Measurements :

fig 2. An antique carved wooden Black Forest pocket watch holder with leaf detailing on the base and a dark velvet-lined aperture for displaying a timepiece.
fig 2. Antique Black Forest Pocket Watch Holder

Length : 3 1/2" (9cm)

Width : 2 1/2" (6.5cm)

Diameter of Watch Holder : 43mm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Black Forest Watch Stand to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169179
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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7 North Street
Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7QJ
United Kingdom

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An antique carved wooden Black Forest pocket watch holder with leaf detailing on the base and a dark velvet-lined aperture for displaying a timepiece.
Antique Black Forest Pocket Watch Holder
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An antique carved wooden Black Forest pocket watch holder with leaf detailing on the base and a dark velvet-lined aperture for displaying a timepiece.
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Black Forest pocket watch holders originated in Switzerland and Germany during the nineteenth century, crafted by skilled woodcarvers to display and store pocket watches safely on bedside tables or writing desks when not in use.

These items were primarily hand-carved from indigenous hardwoods such as linden wood, walnut, or lime wood, frequently features detailed nature motifs, and were fitted with velvet or silk linings to cushion timepieces.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved detail with distinct tool marks, natural variations in execution, a warm aged timber patina, and historical joinery rather than modern mass-produced features.

Place the piece on a bedside table, office desk, or bookshelf to add texture, historical interest, and natural timber warmth to modern or eclectic interior schemes.

Keep the item away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent cracking, clean delicate carvings gently with a soft brush, and nourish the timber periodically with natural wax polish.
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