Antique French Palais Royal Opaline Glass Egg Pocket Watch Stand, Gild Bronze Mounts

This rare antique French pocket watch holder is made in the shape of an elegant egg and made of milky white Opaline glass, highly prized in 19th-century decorative arts. A Grand Tour souvenir from the 1800's, this delicate glass egg casket is supported by a gilt bronze stand that has four elegant curving feet accented with rope detailing. The egg-shaped form opens on a hinged ormolu band, a luxurious example of Belle Époque design. This unique timepiece stand was originally intended to hold a pocket watch on a dresser, nightstand, or writing desk.

Perfect for collectors of French Opaline glass, antique vanity accessories, or unique objets de vertu, this beauty blends refined materials with exceptional craftsmanship. It also serves beautifully today as a jewelry holder, display piece, or as part of a curated antique collection. Inside, the surprise of a place to hang your pocket watch on one side, and all your rings or other jewelry in the other half of the box.

• Measures 4-3/4" x 2" x 3-1/4"h when closed.