Display case - Pocket Watches - Spelter, Alabaster - Eagle
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A distinctive display stand for a pocket watch, made of **cast and chased spelter on an alabaster base**. This decorative yet functional piece reflects the historicist and naturalistic tastes of the late 19th century. Designed to display a chain watch on a desk, in a display cabinet or in a cabinet, it combines solid materials with a sculptural composition of striking visual impact.
The piece is dominated by a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, depicted in a watchful pose atop a rocky formation. The bird’s modeling shows careful anatomical attention, evident in the detailed plumage, firmly planted talons and expressive rendering of the head and beak. This type of imagery, associated with power, prestige and nobility, was especially popular in decorative and desk objects made during the second half of the 19th century.
The sculpture rises from an elegant honey-gold alabaster plinth, whose translucent veining lends luminosity and creates an appealing contrast with the metallic finish of the spelter. This fine material not only provides stability but also enhances the piece’s decorative character and gives it the appearance of a quality object intended for an affluent clientele.
Originally designed as a stand for a pocket watch, the eagle served to suspend or display the watch’s chain and case, transforming an everyday object into a genuine showpiece. Such display stands held a prominent place in the studies, libraries and drawing rooms of the bourgeoisie, where pocket watches were both precision instruments and symbols of social status.
The combination of naturalistic sculptural style, the eagle’s monumental presence and the elegance of the alabaster gives the piece a strong decorative character. Today, it is an interesting testament to 19th-century decorative arts, especially prized by collectors of antique watches, historic desk accessories and decorative objects associated with timekeeping and bourgeois life in the 19th century.
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Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
Translated by Google TranslateA distinctive display stand for a pocket watch, made of **cast and chased spelter on an alabaster base**. This decorative yet functional piece reflects the historicist and naturalistic tastes of the late 19th century. Designed to display a chain watch on a desk, in a display cabinet or in a cabinet, it combines solid materials with a sculptural composition of striking visual impact.
The piece is dominated by a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, depicted in a watchful pose atop a rocky formation. The bird’s modeling shows careful anatomical attention, evident in the detailed plumage, firmly planted talons and expressive rendering of the head and beak. This type of imagery, associated with power, prestige and nobility, was especially popular in decorative and desk objects made during the second half of the 19th century.
The sculpture rises from an elegant honey-gold alabaster plinth, whose translucent veining lends luminosity and creates an appealing contrast with the metallic finish of the spelter. This fine material not only provides stability but also enhances the piece’s decorative character and gives it the appearance of a quality object intended for an affluent clientele.
Originally designed as a stand for a pocket watch, the eagle served to suspend or display the watch’s chain and case, transforming an everyday object into a genuine showpiece. Such display stands held a prominent place in the studies, libraries and drawing rooms of the bourgeoisie, where pocket watches were both precision instruments and symbols of social status.
The combination of naturalistic sculptural style, the eagle’s monumental presence and the elegance of the alabaster gives the piece a strong decorative character. Today, it is an interesting testament to 19th-century decorative arts, especially prized by collectors of antique watches, historic desk accessories and decorative objects associated with timekeeping and bourgeois life in the 19th century.
Insured shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Title additional information
Eagle
Country of origin
France
Material
Alabaster, Spelter
Model
Pocket Watches
Style
Antique
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
24 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
circa 1900
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