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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006

LOT 148

?Reclining Venus? Geneva, No. 1616, circa 1825. Very fine tortoiseshell and gold musical snuffbox with reverse glass painting, playing two tunes. To be sold without reserve

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

EUR 13,000 - 16,000 / USD 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 18,880

C. Three-body, the top painted on glass with a reclining Venus, Cupid at her feet, applied varicolored gold floral border, engine-turned side panels with floral borders, en suite base, front panel with small disc for changing the tune at the right and at the left for activation. M. 85 x 50 mm, pinned cylinder type with a comb of 64 tuned vibrating blades arranged in 22 sections of three each (and one single), two-arm fly worm-gear governor. Dim. 101 x 63 x 35 mm. Property of a Swiss Gentleman


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: -

Notes

Provenance: Bruce Seeby Collection (London).