Pocket Watch Stand, ivory alabaster, Italy, 19th c.
980 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 16557
This late 19th-century Italian pocket watch stand exemplifies period decorative handicraft, executed by hand from finely carved alabaster. The piece displays an ivory and cream palette, featuring subtle gradients and delicate beige and ochre striations, especially at the stepped base. The openwork section draws on acanthus or grapevine leaf motifs, reflecting the eclectic historicism and naturalism of the Victorian era’s final decades. The surface is matte to satiny, with the softly translucent effect typical of alabaster. The scalloped, tiered base is meticulously shaped and finished, signaling artisanal skill, while joints between carved segments are gently smoothed. Its proportions remain balanced and symmetrical. The overall condition is very good, with just a discreet, small old repair to the rear support. In its shape and material, the stand seems to echo the late 19th-century ethos—whispering of historic parlors where classical lineage meets a fascination with nature. The bright alabaster and filigree foliage evoke an era when minute details were crafted to elevate everyday luxuries. Each curve tells of the unhurried passage of time, as if the hours were measured not only by the watch dial but by the care devoted to personal adornments. The stand can serve as a distinctive display element in classical or eclectic interiors—it would work well atop a chest of drawers, inside a glass-fronted cabinet, or on a shelf among antiques. It may be paired with bronze decor, dark wood, or glass to accentuate the alabaster’s tone. The stand offers an ideal backdrop for a pocket watch or small keepsakes, especially among late 19th-century-inspired furnishings such as vitrines, vanities, or neo-Renaissance desks.
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Height22 cm
Depth9 cm
Width18 cm
Dimension details
Width18 cm
Height22 cm
Depth9 cm
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