A VERY FINE EARLY 19TH-CENTURY NAPOLEONIC FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR PIERCED BONE WATCH STAND
the wooden base planked in bone and supporting two classical warriors holding metal lances with pennants and flanking a foliate fretwork surround to watch compartment securing with locating pins and hook, and cupola top with finials, the whole mounted on an ebonised base with glass dome cover. The stand -- 10 x 6in. (25.5 x 15cm.)

Condition Report
Some minor warping, one or two small glue runs in fret indicate repair work, but well done.

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