VERY RARE BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD AND SOLID SILVER POCKET WATCH HOLDER. I present to your consideration this very beautiful and very rare pocket watch holder. The pocket watch holder has a very beautiful classic shape with two columns, a. Pediment and a base. The pediment and the columns base are ornate with very beautiful low relief solid silver embossed work. This embossed work made on the solid silver consists in compositions of vegetable and geometric elements. On the center of the pediment ornament in heart shape there is a cartouche inscribed with the initials «J M»: the lettering is very beautiful. The solid silver ornaments are very detailed, well made and have a classic design. The hook is also solid silver. All the watch holder is entirely made in massive solid Brazilian rosewood (pau-santo) one of the best woods in the world. The Brazilian rosewood is a very heavy and hard wood. Now a day is a protected specimen very hard to fund. The rosewood makes a great contrast with the silver parts and gives a great look. I think that this pocket watch holder was made in the late 19th century. It is in very good condition. It is in perfect condition for today´s use. It stands up firmly. This very beautiful and very rare pocket watch holder is a great addition to your pocket watch collection. Please see the photos that are part of the description. Official Portuguese mark wild boar head for solid silver 833. This mark was used between 1889 and 1938. Maker mark not identified. Height 158mm (6.22in), length 126mm (4.94in), and depth 65mm (2.55in). The pocket watch holder is in very good condition. The only item on sale is the pocket watch holder. The pocket watches are not included in this sale. I will gladly answer any question you may have. The item “Pocket watch holder VERY RARE solid silver and Brazilian rosewood 19th century” is in sale since Friday, May 25, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “arsvetus” and is located in .. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Portugal
- Material: Sterling Silver
- Year of Manufacture: 1890-1899