Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Lot 262: Pocket Watch and Holder Eiffel Tower Exhibition 1889 Souvenir
2025-09-27T15:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $50
Estimated price: C$ 50 - C$ 50,000
Lot 262:
Pocket Watch and Holder Eiffel Tower Exhibition 1889 Souvenir
Description
A cast metal (likely spelter) Eiffel Tower souvenir, created to commemorate the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris. Designed as a functional pocket watch holder, the detailed miniature replicates the newly completed Eiffel Tower, featuring a built-in mechanical pocket watch with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial. Complete with souvenir brochure from Exposition.. Height: approx. 12 inches. Watch condition: Untested, sold as-is, cracks and loss to dial.
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