Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Chair Pocket Watch Trinket Holder For Sale

Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Chair Pocket Watch Trinket Holder.
Highly collectible 19th century French Palais Royal Grand Tour souvenir miniature chair. This delicate decorative piece features a finely scrolled brass wire framework configured as a vanity chair, accented with two hand carved iridescent mother of pearl ivy leaf shapes on the backrest and lower bracket. The seat itself is formed from a polished, naturally vibrant mother of pearl shell dish with gorgeous rainbow lustre. Historically used on a lady’s vanity desk or nightstand to cradle a pocket watch or hold rings, thimbles or small jewellery items.Approx measurementsHeight 12cmWidth 6cmDepth 4cmConditionFrame - The brass shows an authentic untouched aged patina. Structurally sound with no wobble.Shell - Mother of Pearl leaf accents and seat bowl are intact.Please feel free to message me with any questions.
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