Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Apr 20, 1996
LOT 217
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1830. Fine and rare burr boxwood and gold musical snuff-box with built-in watch.
CHF 4,500 - 5,500
Sold: CHF 6,900
C. Double body of regular shape bound with two gold bands, the inside veneered in tortoiseshell, the watch inset within the left panel with gold bezel, the music within the right panel. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Musical train with pin drum and 12 stacked tuned teeth. In good condition. Dim. 108 x 55 mm.
