Bidspirit auction | Gilt Metal Monstrance-Style Watch Stand

Gilt Metal Monstrance-Style Watch Stand with Lady Racine 0.935 Silver Pocket Watch - A lot comprising a gilt metal table stand designed in the style of a monstrance or reliquary, one associated silver pocket watch, and one detached bezel component, totaling three items. The stand is constructed of yellow metal, likely gilt brass or bronze, and features an elaborate ecclesiastical or Rococo revival design with intricate openwork foliate and scroll motifs. The stand rises from a heavy, stepped circular base and is topped by a cross finial. The central housing is fitted to accommodate the associated pocket watch. The watch is a small silver-toned pocket watch, the case externally engraved with detailed floral and foliate patterns. The watch features a white dial with Arabic hour numerals and a gilded mechanical bridge movement. The interior covers of the watch are marked with the silver standard stamp ”0.935,” the maker's mark ”JC,” the brand name ”Lady Racine,” and serial numbers 345069 (outer cover) and 345060 (inner cover). The detached bezel component of the stand displays a stamped mark ”92.” .