French, 19th century.Gilt and polychrome painted porcelain watch holder, representing an inkstand with the watch aperture centered in a seashell, surrounded on both sides by writing instruments, the whole richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

French, 18th century.Polychrome painted porcelain watch holder, of cylindrical shape, the outer part decorated with a group of branches, leaves and roses in relief, the detachable top, with a basket of flowers also in relief, discloses a hollow part, possibly used for keeping tobacco. The underside of the base is inscribed M. This watch holder was most probably made by the workshops of the Compagnie des Indes, circa 1750-1770.

French (Luneville), 18th century.Polychrome painted faïence watch holder, serving also as an inkstand, decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments, the watch aperture in the center, flanked by two tulips, acting as candle holders, with on one side the ink container and on the other a compartment for writing instruments.

French, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted wood mantel watch holder, representing a Chinese scene with a young lady in late eighteenth century dress, the top detachable from the main part, the watch aperture decorated with a bronze rococo frame.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, representing an arch, the watch aperture in the center, decorated with animals, scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments, between two turned pillars, the top part decorated with an urn of fire, surrounded by a garland of flowers, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

German, 19th century.Carved wood mantel watch holder with a drawer, all parts richly decorated with a garland of flowers, branches and palms.

French, 18th century.Carved, gilt and polychrome painted wood watch holder, representing an arch supported by four columns, the watch aperture in the center, richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments, the upper part with an urn of fire surrounded by a garland of flowers, the whole mounted on a shaped base, underneath which is a sticker marked 6035.

German, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted wood mantel watch holder, with a seated putto on the top, another putto lying down on the bottom part, the watch aperture decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style, the whole mounted on a marble base.

German (Augsburg), 18th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, on a tripod pedestal, representing two figures in late eighteenth century dress, the watch aperture fitted with a claw spring, a cockerel on the top part, symbolizing day time, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

German (Augsburg), 18th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, on a tripod pedestal, representing two cherubs, one symbolizing the mythological figure of time, holding a sand-glass and a scythe in his hands, the watch aperture fitted with a spring claw, an owl on the top and a cockerel on the bottom, symbolizing night and day, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

German (Augsburg), 18th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, on a tripod pedestal, representing Cronos, the mythological figure of time, with a sand-glass in his hand, surrounded by putti, the watch aperture fitted with a spring claw, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

German (Augsburg), 18th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, on a tripod pedestal, representing Cronos, the mythological figure of time, with a sand-glass in his hand, the watch aperture fitted with a spring claw, an owl and a cockerel symbolizing night and day, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

German (Augsburg), 18th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, on a tripod pedestal, representing Cronos, the mythological figure of time, with a sand-glass in his hand, the watch aperture fitted with a spring claw, an owl and a cockerel symbolizing night and day, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

German, 18th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, representing a cherub with a snake near the watch aperture, richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

German, 18th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing a bucolic scene of a young man, in late eighteenth century dress, holding a sheep under his arm, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style, the whole raised on a shaped and carved wood base.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, representing a portico supported by four columns, the watch aperture decorated with a garland of flowers, the whole inlaid with geometric patterns and freemasonry symbols, such as an eye within a triangle, surrounded by two chimera, raised on a shaped and carved wood base.

French, 19th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing an eagle with outspread wings, its head turned to one side, the watch aperture centered in its breast, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

German, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted wood watch holder, representing a large, black bird attacking a dying man, tied to a tree by his hands and feet. The scene is taken from Greek mythology: Prometheus, a Titan who stole fire from Olympus to give to mankind, was chained to a rock in punishment, where an eagle tore at his liver until Hercules freed him. The watch holder is mounted on a shaped base.

German, 18th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing a young man in late eighteenth century dress, the watch aperture above his arms, richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

German, 18th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing a cherub, in an exotic costume with a large loin cloth and a pearl necklace, holding a jar, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

French, 18th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing a young man in late eighteenth century dress, the watch aperture above his head, richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style; the underside of the base inscribed Berger - Budet - La Chaise-Dieu.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, with three cherubs in the center holding a seashell, the watch aperture surrounded by a garland of flowers, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

German, 18th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing a mythological scene with Hercules striking down a lion, a lion's head over a stele in which is the watch aperture, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, with Cronos, the mythological figure of time, seated below the watch aperture, resting his head on his elbow, the other arm outstretched, his hand on a rock. All parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

French, 18th century.Carved wood mantel watch holder, representing a large drapery with attributes of the Roman Empire, all parts richly decorated with floral volutes and a garland of flowers; the underside of the base inscribed MAZET with a sticker inscribed 375, the whole mounted on a shaped base with four feet.

German, 18th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing a bucolic scene of a young man seated on a rock, holding a sheep under his arm, the watch aperture richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style; the underside of the shaped base inscribed H Grath Exon.

German, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted wood watch holder, representing Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, holding a trident, at his feet a mermaid blowing in a conch shell in the sea, the aperture for the watch to his left. A similar example is in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

French, 18th century.Carved, gilt and polychrome painted wood watch holder, resembling the façade of a temple, with an arched pediment, palm leaf decoration on the top, two columns flanking the watch aperture, richly decorated with scrolls and foliage, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, representing a lady in neoclassical dress and a horseman falling from his horse, the watch aperture surrounded by a garland of flowers above an arch decorated with palms and on the top part another lady also in neoclassical dress, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, representing Cronos, the mythological figure of time, with a sand-glass in his hand, his arm lying on a book, a large drapery with a bouquet of flowers on the top, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style; underneath the base is a sticker inscribed 6726.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, representing a scene of two figures in late eighteenth century dress, the watch aperture richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

French, 18th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing a couple with a little girl holding a cup in her hands, all of them in late eighteenth century dress, the watch aperture in a stele, surrounded by drapery, together with the moon and the sun. Several parts decorated with scrolls, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

French, 19th century.Gilt brass watch holder with a crystal part above the pedestal, the watch aperture in a tree trunk decorated with branches and grapes.

French, 19th century.Biscuit watch holder, representing a scene taken from the French traditional children's puppet show Guignol, showing a thief with a watch in his hands, chased by a policeman, while climbing a wall, the watch aperture centered within a group of flowers; the underside of the base inscribed L&M 1.

French, 19th century.Gilt bronze and brass watch holder, with a man in armor supporting the watch aperture, the whole surmounted by a cockerel.

French, 19th century.Bronze and brass watch holder with a cockerel on the base, an opaline cup above, acting a candle holder, surmounted by the watch aperture.

French, 19th century.Cast iron watch holder, representing a small Chinese figure seated cross-legged, his back against a tree on the top of which is the watch aperture, richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments, the whole mounted on a square base.

French, 19th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, on a tripod pedestal, representing a scene with rural attributes such as a wicker basket, a scythe and grapes.

French, 19th century.Porcelain and biscuit watch holder, on a tripod pedestal with clawed feet, representing a putto kneelingto the ground, a quiver under his hands, the gilt watch aperture above his head, richly decorated with highlights of deep purple enamel, the whole probably made in the workshops of Nast & Dagoty, circa 1810/20.

French, 19th century.Unusual watch holder made of dried mud, like a mound of earth, centered with the watch aperture, a simulated pond of glass in the foreground. A tree on both sides of the mound of earth together with leaves, flowers, stuffed birds, and snail-shells at the bottom of the tree trunk. The whole protected by a glass globe.

French, 19th century.Gilt metal, clam shell and glass watch holder, centered with the watch compartment, surmounted by a small bird and its nest, on a marble pedestal.

French, 19th century.Gilt metal watch holder decorated with a triangle on which lies the watch aperture in the form of a silk cushion.

French, 19th century.Gilt and polychrome painted porcelain watch holder, representing Cronos, the mythological figure of time, the watch aperture richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style, surrounded by a snake, the whole reminiscent of the style of Jacob Petit, Paris - 1796/8 December 1868.

French, 19th century.Carved, gilt and polychrome painted porcelain watch holder, serving also as an inkstand, the watch aperture in the middle is surrounded by a gentleman and a lady in late eighteenth century dress, the whole richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

French, 19th century.Gilt and polychrome painted porcelain watch holder, representing Cronos, the mythological figure of time, lying on a rock, an urn besides him, the whole richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style; the underside of the base inscribed 6.

French, 19th century.Gilt metal and mother-of-pearl watch holder, representing a Greek helmet from Antiquity, the watch aperture placed inside with a hook for the watch, the whole mounted on a marble base.

French, 19th century.Patinated and gilt bronze watch holder, representing a scene of a couple courting, in late eighteenth century dress, standing against a tree on which is the watch aperture, the whole mounted on a base in the rococo style.

French, 19th century.Porcelain watch holder, designed as a seashell, richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments.

French, 19th century.Polychrome painted porcelain plate watch holder, representing birds and branches, on the top of which is the watch aperture with three hooks, the whole richly decorated with floral ornaments.

French, 19th century.Patinated and gilt bronze watch holder, designed as a grave in the Gothic style, an inkstand inside the tomb, the whole scene on the top shows a cherub with his bow underneath a tree in which is the watch aperture. The ground is decorated with flowers, leaves and a butterfly.

French, 18th century.Gilt wood watch holder, with two watch apertures, both decorated with a cherub's head and garlands of flowers, the whole mounted on an imitation marble base.

French, 18th century.Wood, tortoiseshell, and engraved copper, mantel watch holder, so-called Boulle, the front central part has two hinges on the side, which can be opened to place the watch, the top part represents a flame, on the bottom is a gilt bronze plate featuring Neptune, the Roman god of the sea; the whole richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments in the Louis XIV style.

French, 18th century.Wood, tortoiseshell and gilt bronze, mantel watch holder, so-called Boulle, underneath the watch aperture is a gilt bronze plate, the front with two hinges on the side which can be opened to place the watch, the top part decorated with Cupid, symbol of love, the whole richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments in the Regency style.

German, 17th century.Iron gilt and engraved mantel watch holder, on the front is a door fixed on hinges and inside is the watch aperture with a hook, the whole richly decorated with floral carvings rests on four feet and can also be fixed on a wall. Previously in the Jean Puraye Collection, exhibited in the Musée International d'Horlogerie, la Chaux de Fonds.

German, 18th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing two men supporting the central watch aperture richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments.

French, 18th century.Wood, tortoiseshell and gilt bronze mantel watch holder, so-called Boulle, underneath the watch aperture is a gilt bronze plate, the front with two hinges on the side which can be opened to place the watch, the top part is decorated with a cockerel, symbol of light, the whole richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments in the Regency style.

French, 18th century.Wood, tortoiseshell, and engraved copper, mantel watch holder, so-called Boulle, the front with two hinges on the side which can be opened to place the watch, the top part representing a figure in armor, surrounded by four vases, the whole richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments in the Louis XIV style.

French, 18th century.Wood, tortoiseshell and gilt bronze mantel watch holder, so-called Boulle, underneath the watch aperture is a scene representing Juno guided by Cupid, the top part, which topples over to allow for the watch, is decorated with an eagle holding an egg in its left claw, as a symbol of fertility. The scene probably evokes the story of Jupiter seducing Juno. The whole is richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments in the Regency style. Previously in the Jean Puraye Collection, exhibited in te Musée International d'Horlogerie, la Chaux de Fonds.

French, 19th century. Polychrome painted porcelain watch holder, representing an arch of green branches and red vegetables with a fountain flanked by two dolphins, on a pedestal.

French, 19th century.Faïence watch holder, monogrammed MR, with a group of polychrome painted flowers in relief.

French, 19th century.Polychrome painted porcelain and biscuit watch holder, representing a group of flowers with a painted scene of two figures in the middle of the watch aperture.

England (Stafford), 19th century.Polychrome painted faïence watch holder, representing a lady in bohemian dress, with a dog at her feet, a snake under its left paw.

French, 18th century.Polychrome painted faïence watch holder, representing a bouquet of flowers in a small basket, the whole mounted on a square base.

French, 19th century.Polychrome painted porcelain watch holder, representing a bearded man with horns surrounded by two cherubs, one of whom pulls on his moustache, the whole mounted on an hexagonal base richly decorated with flowers and pink flamingos.

French, 18th century.Polychrome painted faïence mantel watch holder, representing a basket of flowers richly decorated with butterflies.

French, 19th century.Gilt metal watch holder, in the center a mother-of-pearl bowl, possibly used as a perfume container flanked by oval opaline balls, the whole richly decorated with gilt metal scrolls.

French, 19th century.Terracotta watch holder, representing Venus, the Roman goddess of love, lying on a rock on which is the watch aperture. The underside of the base is inscribed 1805.

French, 19th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, representing a polychrome painted porcelain rural landscape around the base, with the watch aperture on the top, surrounded by a garland of flowers and two hooks on the sides.

French, 19th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, representing Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, with a trident in one hand and in the other the watch aperture, above a book, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

French, 19th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, representing a lady seated next to a heron, a cup and a book in her hands, the watch aperture above her head, and all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

German, 18th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing an arch, the watch aperture in the center, surrounded by a garland of flowers, on the top part a mythological figure in between two turned pillars and a ram's head on a shaped base.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, representing Cronos, the mythological figure of time, the watch aperture richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style. A similar example was in the Collection of Sir Gerald Ryan.

Italian, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted watch holder, representing two bearded men barefoot, their hands tied behind their backs, both seated in front of a tower. This scene is probably a memento to slavery, inspired by the so-called schiavoni from the Republic of Venice.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, representing two cherubs, one lying on the top part of the watch aperture and the other kneeling on a small basket, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

German, 18th century.Cast iron watch holder, representing a cherub with a snake near the watch aperture, the whole richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

French, 18th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, representing the face of a cherub with the watch aperture above his head, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

German, 18th century.Carved wood watch holder, the top decorated with vine leaves, the watch aperture surrounded on both sides by a lion, the bottom part richly decorated with floral volutes, branches and roses, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

French, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted wood watch holder, representing an arch supported by four columns, the watch aperture richly decorated with a garland of flowers, a crown of flowers on the top.

French, 19th century.Triumph watch holder made of gilt cast iron, so-called Fonte de Berlin, decorated with attributes of the Roman Empire.

French, 19th century.Triumph watch holder made of cast iron, so-called Fonte de Berlin, decorated with attributes of the Roman Empire.

German (Augsburg), 18th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, on a tripod pedestal, representing Cronos, the mythological figure of time, and Venus, the Roman goddess of love, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

French, 18th century.Carved painted wood watch holder, richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

German, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted wood watch holder, representing a young nobleman, in elegant late eighteenth century dress, the watch aperture above his head richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

German, 18th century.Carved painted wood watch holder, representing a figure in late eighteenth century dress, wearing a turban.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, representing two cherubs, one lying above the watch aperture and the other kneeling on a small basket, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, representing a cherub kneeling on the ground, holding above his shoulder the watch aperture richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

German, 18th century.Carved wood mantel watch holder finely decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style. H. 34 cm. W. 14 cm.

German, 18th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing a religious figure with hands crossed, the watch aperture below, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

German, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted wood watch holder, representing a cherub with one foot on a cannonball, holding above his head the watch aperture, richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

French, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted wood watch holder, representing a young lady in neoclassical dress, her hand on a book lying on a stele in which is the watch aperture.

French, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted wood watch holder, representing a horseman falling from his horse, the watch aperture surrounded by a garland of flowers, on the top part a lady in a neoclassical dress, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

German, 18th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing a seated cherub holding above his shoulders the watch aperture richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

German, 18th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing a man in late eighteenth century dress, pointing out with his finger towards the watch aperture, richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

German, 18th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing cherubs surrounded by draperies, underneath the watch aperture is a lion, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood mantel watch holder, on a tripod pedestal, engraved with chiseled square patterns and decorated with sprays of flower and seashells.

French, 18th century.Carved gilt and polychrome painted wood watch holder, representing a young lady in neoclassical dress, her hand on a book lying on a stele in which is the watch aperture.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood mantel watch holder, representing two putti, one lying down next to a dolphin on a rock under a finely chiseled arch, the other, above, with an oak leaf in his hands, the watch aperture and other parts decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

French, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted wood mantel watch holder, richly decorated with flowers, the watch aperture, with detachable top, in a rococo bronze frame; underneath the base is a sticker inscribed 91

French, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted watch holder, representing a Pierrot with his guitar, together with a young lady in front of a wall, the whole scene set in a garden, the watch aperture in the center, surrounded by rocaille bronzes, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style; underneath the base is a sticker inscribed 247.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, with cherubs on each side of the watch aperture, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, with a basket of flowers underneath the watch aperture, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, representing two bearded men, both dressed in a loin cloth, holding above their heads the watch aperture, surmounted by a rose.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt watch holder, representing a bird on a branch of a tree, the upper part richly decorated with a garland of flowers.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, representing cherubs holding a garland of flowers within which is the watch aperture, the upper part richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes, ornaments, and an urn of fire, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

French, 18th century.Carved and polychrome wood watch holder, representing a colonnade with the watch aperture decorated with laurels, the base richly decorated with a garland of flowers and a bronze medallion, the whole mounted on a base with four feet.

German, 18th century.Carved mantel wood watch holder, representing an eagle in the upper part, the watch aperture surrounded by a garland of flowers, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, representing a cherub with a trumpet in his left hand, the watch aperture richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

German, 18th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing Venus, the Roman goddess of love, reclining while a cherub is seated on the watch aperture holding a cannonball, the whole richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

French, 18th century.Carved and gilt wood watch holder, representing an arch with a cherub above the watch aperture in the center, all parts richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

French, 19th century.Carved wood watch holder, representing an eagle with its head turned to the right, the watch aperture centered in its breast, the whole mounted on a shaped base. Probably made by a soldier of the first Empire, under the reign of Napoleon.

German, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted wood watch holder, representing Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, at his feet a mermaid blowing in a conch shell in the sea, the watch aperture to his left.

French, 19th century.Gilt metal watch holder, representing a cart, with an opaline container in between the wheels, the watch aperture on the back surmounted by a hook, the whole mounted on a rectangular marble base.

French, 19th century.Gilt bronze watch holder richly decorated with leaves, in the middle part is a basket together with a bird, a twig in its beak, the whole mounted on round mirror-covered base.

French, 19th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, representing a putto on a swing, supported by two columns decorated with palms, the whole surmounted with swans, butterflies and a peacock in the middle, some parts finely chiseled with floral volutes and ornaments.

French, 19th century.Gilt and polychrome painted porcelain watch holder, decorated with floral volutes on the sides and a rose in the middle; the underside of the base inscribed 474.

French, 19th century.A porcelain plate, on a pedestal with four feet, decorated with a polychrome painted basket of flowers, from which rise two branches surrounded by leaves, a bird's nest between the two branches, under which is a hook for the watch .

French, 19th century.Porcelain and biscuit polychrome painted watch holder, representing a seashell-shaped fountain, hidden at the back, all parts richly decorated with floral and fruit ornaments; the underside of the base inscribed 4.

French, 19th century.Gilt metal and biscuit watch holder, representing a little girl seated and writing, the whole mounted on a round base and covered with a glass globe.

German (Meissen), 18th century.Bronze and polychrome painted porcelain watch holder, representing a young man in late eighteenth century dress, the watch aperture above his head, all parts decorated with garlands of white porcelain flowers.

French, 19th century.Porcelain and biscuit watch holder, representing a young man underneath a large flower bulb, in late eighteenth century dress, the whole mounted on a round base.

Oriental, 19th century.Finelly chiseled ivory watch holder, in the shape of an arch with four columns, in the center a hook for the watch, a small balcony on the lower part, the whole resembling the façade of temple, and entirely decorated in the Oriental style.

French, 19th century.Bronze watch holder, representing an eagle with outspread wings, the watch aperture on the top part, the whole mounted on a round base richly decorated with scrolls.

French, 19th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, representing a putto sleeping by his quiver, above his head is the watch aperture, the base richly decorated with floral ornaments and palms.

French, 19th century.Patinated brass watch holder with porcelain decoration of flowers and butterflies above the pedestal, the watch aperture in a tree trunk decorated with branches, floral volutes and ornaments.

French, 19th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, representing a squirrel standing up next to a tree trunk, the watch aperture richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments.

French, 19th century.Polychrome painted and gilt porcelain mantel watch holder, richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style, the whole probably made in the workshops of Jacob Petit, Paris - 1796/8 December 1868.

French, 19th century.Bronze watch holder, richly decorated with some attributes of the Roman Empire, a horn with a ram's head, the whole mounted on a rectangular, bronze and marble base.

French, 19th century.Triumph watch holder made of gilt bronze, decorated with attributes of the Roman Empire, the whole mounted on a marble base.

French, 19th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, representing a tree richly decorated with oak leaves.

French, 19th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, representing a crouching cherub, holding above his back the watch aperture, the whole mounted on a round base.

French, 19th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, representing a cherub riding a swan in the middle of reeds, the watch aperture above, the whole mounted on a rectangular base, richly decorated with palms, floral volutes and ornaments.

French, 19th century.Bronze and opaline watch holder, representing an inkstand, richly decorated with vine leaves and branches, the watch aperture placed above the ink container, the whole mounted on a shaped marble base.

French, 19th century.Patinated bronze inkstand watch holder, fitted with a mechanism to activate the flow of water in the fountain on the front, all parts richly decorated with palms, dolphins and reeds, as well as around the watch aperture along with a man wearing a crown of laurel leaves, the whole richly decorated in the Restauration style, under the reign of Louis-Philippe.

French, 19th century.Polychrome painted porcelain watch holder, representing a small girl praying to a statue of the Virgin Mary, placed inside a tree.

French, 19th century.Polychrome painted metal watch holder, representing a black girl wearing a skirt, holding in her hands the watch aperture shaped as a heart in which are three hooks on a soft cushion, the whole mounted on a round base.

French, 19th century.Silvered metal and glass watch holder, in the form of a cube, within which is a diagonally placed cushion, with a hook on the top to hold the watch.

English, 19th century.Horizontal papier-mâché mantel watch holder, inlaid with mother-of-pearl floral decoration, entirely decorated in the Victorian style.

French, 19th century.Gilt metal watch holder, in the shape of a pear, richly decorated with stars on the outer parts, together with flowers, branches and a bird on the top; the pear opens in half to disclose the watch aperture.

French, 19th century.Gilt and polychrome painted porcelain, fountain watch holder, richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style; the underside of the base inscribed L.

French, 19th century.Bronze watch holder, on a pedestal with four clawed feet, representing a dog and a cat seated on a cushion, holding the watch aperture in their paws.

French, 19th century.Porcelain watch holder, richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments, with a gentleman and a lady on either side of the watch aperture.

French, 19th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, representing a lady in neoclassical dress, the watch aperture above her head, the whole mounted on a marble base.

French, 19th century.Painted metal watch holder, in the shape of an inkstand, richly decorated with palms and pink flamingos on each side of the watch aperture.

French, 19th century.Glazed wood watch holder, in the shape of a commode, the watch aperture on the top opening on a hinge on the upper part, the whole mounted on four feet in the Charles X style.

England (Stafford), 19th century.Polychrome painted faïence watch holder, representing a young girl and a doll, a dog besides her, behind them a tree in which is the watch aperture.

French, 19th century.Alabaster watch holder, serving also as a pencil case, representing two birds intertwined, the watch aperture above richly decorated with oak leaves.

French, 19th century.Gilt metal and glass watch holder, on a tripod lyre pedestal, with an emplacement for the watch together with a hook placed diagonally on a small cushion.

French, 19th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, on a tripod pedestal, representing a wheelbarrow, richly decorated with a basket of fruit and flowers.

French, 19th century.Polychrome painted porcelain watch holder, also serving as an inkstand, with a bouquet of flowers in the middle, the whole mounted on four feet richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments.

English, 19th century.Papier-mâché mantel watch holder, inlaid with mother-of-pearl floral decoration; the underside of the base inscribed Jennen & Pettridgen makers to the Queen; the whole entirely decorated in the Victorian style.

French, 19th century.Gilt bronze and brass watch holder, representing a lady dancing, holding above her head the watch aperture.

French, 19th century.Polychrome painted faïence, fountain watch holder, with a cherub wearing a crown of laurel leaves, and two mermaid tails against reeds, the watch aperture above the cherub's head.

French, 19th century.Bronze watch holder, representing a cherub seated on a cushion, the watch aperture above his head, the whole mounted on a marble base.

French, 19th century.Unusual, gilt metal, watch holder designed as a rocking chair on which lies a dog; on the chair back is a hook to hold the watch.

French, 19th century.Unusual bronze and mother-of-pearl watch holder, designed as a turtle, which opens from the front, inside which is a velvet cushion for the watch.

French, 19th century.Red glass watch holder, designed as a vase, on the gilt metal watch aperture is a pearl-set clasp to hold the watch.

French, 19th century.Glass and gilt metal watch holder, the watch aperture on a horizontal cushion with a hook on the top part, the whole mounted on an oval base.

French, 19th century.Silvered metal and glass watch holder in the shape of a glass cylinder, with silvered metal mounting, within which is placed the watch on a velvet cushion, the whole mounted on four feet richly decorated with floral ornaments.

French, 19th century.Patinated, gilt bronze and mother-of-pearl watch holder, representing two birds on branches over a nest, on a bed of oak leaves and acorns, with part of a branch twirled in the center to act as the watch aperture.

French, 19th century.Porcelain watch holder, designed as a commode, a mirror and two jars on the upper part, the sides richly decorated with scrolls, floral volutes and ornaments, decorated in the Restauration style, under the reign of Louis-Philippe.

French, 19th century.Gilt bronze watch holder, representing a vase, richly decorated with floral ornaments and volutes in the rococo style.

French, 19th century.Bronze watch holder, representing a swan with outspread wings, the watch aperture in the center, surrounded by a crown of roses, the whole mounted on a square base richly decorated with palms.

French, 19th century.Polychrome painted and gilt porcelain mantel watch holder, with the watch aperture on the top, in the middle a bouquet of flowers, the whole richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

French, 19th century.Polychrome painted and gilt porcelain mantel watch holder, with the watch aperture on the top, in the middle a bouquet of flowers, the whole richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments in the rococo style.

Germany, 18th century.Polychrome painted watch holder, in the shape of an arch, richly decorated with columns on both sides of the watch aperture, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

Belgium, 19th century.Glass watch holder with a polychrome painted twisted rod, on top of which is a hook for the watch, the whole mounted on a round pedestal and covered by a globe.

Belgium, 19th century.Glass watch holder with a polychrome painted twisted rod, on top of which is a hook for the watch, the whole mounted on a round pedestal and covered by a globe.

French, 19th century.Wood polychrome painted mantel watch holder, with two columns on both sides of the central watch aperture richly decorated with a garland of flowers, the whole mounted on a shaped base.

French, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted wood watch holder, representing a young lady in neoclassical dress, her hand on a book lying on a stele in which is the watch aperture.

French, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted portico watch holder, representing two poodles, their paws on a tree trunk, on the top of which is the watch aperture, the whole richly decorated with floral volutes and ornaments.

French, circa 1930.White gold watch holder on an agate base, finely decorated with an enamel and pearl-set pedestal which holds the watch, the whole decoration is typically of the Art Deco period.