Bidspirit auction | A CONTINENTAL POLYCHROME WATCH HUTCH

A CONTINENTAL POLYCHROME WATCH HUTCH IN THE FORM OF A SEDAN CHAIR, 19TH CENTURY - The small case modeled as a sedan chair, decorated overall with painted putti in garden and cloud scenes, surrounded by floral festoons, ribbons, and trophies. Fitted with beveled glass panels on three sides and a hinged front door with gilt-metal clasp, opening to a velvet-lined interior designed to house a watch. Raised on short bracket feet with original textile covering. These charming watch hutches, often produced in France, Austria, and Switzerland in the 19th century, were popular decorative objects designed to elevate pocket watches into small domestic clocks. Their sedan chair form references fashionable 18th-century modes of transport, evoking Rococo taste and charm. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: H: 7 in., (17.8 cm.) Condition: Overall, wear is consistent with age. Craquelure to painted surfaces, minor rubbing and losses to gilt and paint decoration. The fabric covering at the base is fraying, discoloring, and showing small tears. The interior velvet lining is faded and has minor staining. Beveled glass intact.