A charming little handcrafted box made of light wood, with a sliding lid labeled in pen, containing 17 original glass tubes sealed with corks and numbered by hand. Each tube contains tiny metal components: pivots, screws, and watch axles, likely reference samples for watch repairs or manufacture. The bottom is lined with a wire mesh to hold the vials in place. A rare and authentic workshop item, a testament to the craftsmanship of 19th-century watchmakers.
✦ Origin: Watchmaker's workshop, France ✦ Period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 6.5×6.5×3.5 cm ✦ Material: Wood, glass, cork, metal ✦ Contents: 17 numbered tubes with coins ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, antique patina
A workshop piece evocative of the meticulous watchmaking of yesteryear, perfect for a collector or a technical cabinet of curiosities.
