Antique French Mother of Pearl Sailboat Inkwell and Pocket Watch Stand, Holder carved shell no hairlines to the thick

no hairlines to the thick glass

The book's measurements in full are noted on our photos

these old 'salvaged' pieces were generally the more ornate parts of the pieces and make wonderful decorative accents as they are

with all 6 original cups

I believe this is one of those

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sailboat Inkwell and Pocket Watch Stand, Holder carved shell no hairlines to the thickThese are always fun, always popular and tougher to come by. This 19th century Grand Tour souvenir from France shows you why. A typical little desk stand, it's got covered original inkwell, but also the pocket watch hook up top of the mast, and the open "boat" is a cup into which one would put the contents of pockets at evening. Jewelry and pocket watch, a few coins. These old items were called "vide poche" (literally: empty pocket) in France and they