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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994
LOT 475
Not signed, circa 1800. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold mounted tortoise shell snuff box with painted 5 automaton scene.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
C. Two part, cylindrical, with gold rims and a varnished decoration in a strip pattern, the glazed cover with gold bezel chased with a formai decoration. Finely painted scene with five automaton musicians. M. Spring driven. In good condition. Diam. 63 mm.
