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Antique Pocket Watch & Sewing Stand
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Antique Pocket Watch & Sewing Stand

19th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
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A  19th century pocket watch stand with the unusual feature of also having  two pin cushions and a tray for needles etc.

The stand measures 9.5cm w x 13cm h.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Watch Stand to the 19th Century.

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Description
A  19th century pocket watch stand with the unusual feature of also having  two pin cushions and a tray for needles etc.

The stand measures 9.5cm w x 13cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Watch Stand to the 19th Century.

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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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An antique turned wood pocket watch stand with a green velvet lined circular holder and two integrated side pincushions on a dished base.
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Archive I An antique turned wood pocket watch stand with a green velvet lined circular holder and two integrated side pincushions on a dished base.

Antique Pocket Watch & Sewing Stand

Archive II An antique turned wood pocket watch stand with a green velvet lined circular holder and two integrated side pincushions on a dished base. View II
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An antique turned wood pocket watch stand with a green velvet lined circular holder and two integrated side pincushions on a dished base.
Antique pocket Watch & Sewing Stand
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An antique turned wood pocket watch stand with a green velvet lined circular holder and two integrated side pincushions on a dished base.
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  • ObjectWatch Holders
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Treen
  • MaterialTurned Wood, Velvet, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned central stem, Velvet-lined watch cup, Twin side pincushions, Dished circular base

This 19th century Victorian treen pocket watch and sewing stand combines utility and decorative turned woodwork in a gentleman's library design. Composed of warm brown turned wood with brass hardware, the piece features a circular watch cup lined with green velvet, two side pincushions covered in matching fabric, a dished circular base with reeded edge mouldings, and a slender central stem with dark patina marks showing age. The overall stand measures 9.5cm wide by 13cm high. On an office desk, dressing table, or side cabinet today, this stand holds a pocket watch while storing pins and needles in its integrated cushions and base tray. Its compact footprint fits comfortably into narrow workspaces or display shelving, serving as a functional small accessory for collectors of antique treen and sewing implements.

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Pocket watch stands were popular desktop and bedside accessories during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. They allowed pocket watches to be suspended upright when not being worn, transforming a personal timepiece into a functional desk or table clock.

These stands were predominantly constructed from turned hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, fruitwood, or boxwood. Interior watch cups were typically lined with velvet or felt to prevent scratching, while wire or cast brass elements secured auxiliary fittings like pincushions.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-lathe turning, age-appropriate patination on the timber, and minor wear to the fabric lining. Look for original joinery beneath the base and historical wirework mounting rather than modern screws or synthetic adhesives.

A pocket watch stand makes a refined accent on a study desk, gentlemans valet, or bedside table. It can be used to hold a vintage timepiece, displayed as an intriguing sculptural object, or placed on a bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a light coat of natural beeswax polish annually. Keep the object away from direct sunlight, radiators, and excess moisture to prevent cracking or fading of the textile lining.
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