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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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: - |