Geneva, May 15, 2023

LOT 293

ALBERT & FILS MUSICAL SNUFFBOX TORTOISESHELL

CHF 7,000 - 14,000

EUR 7,200 - 14,300 / USD 7,900 - 15,800 / HKD 62,000 - 124,000

Sold: CHF 6,250

Very fine tortoiseshell musical snuffbox playing two tunes decorated with painting of a fishing port near a village.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-24

Good

Slightly chipped

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Brand Albert & Fils

Year Circa 1840

Material Tortoiseshell

Caliber 82 X 47 mm. pinned cylinder type with a comb of 68 tuned vibrating blades, two-arm fly worm-gear governor, tune-changing by means of a cam acting directly on a spring-loaded cylinder.

Dimensions 90 X 58 X 32 mm.