Geneva, Nov 05, 2023
LOT 354
ALBERT & FILS MUSICAL SNUFFBOX TORTOISESHELL
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 3,200 - 5,300 / USD 3,400 - 5,600 / HKD 26,000 - 43,300TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 2,000
Very fine tortoiseshell musical snuffbox playing two tunes decorated with painting of a fishing port near a village.
| 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.