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May 2007 Fine Art & Antiques Auction

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753. An Art Nouveau Watch Holder (ca. 1890)

An Art Nouveau watch holder in the shape of a gilt cast metal bird atop an octagonal breen marble base. The bird stands up and has it's wings extended fully upwards toward a curving armature that terminates in the watch hook. The name "Freecourt" is impressed into the metal at the side. The details of the reverse side of the bird are impressed into the hollow of the back. Overall the piece measures 7-1/2"H.



250/500   Sold $287.50
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