A collection of Watch Holders

Geneva, May 14, 2001

LOT 80

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.

H. 30,5 cm. W. 15 cm.