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Geneva, Oct 04, 2009

LOT 271

F. Nicole, Geneva. Made circa 1840. Fine tortoiseshell and gold musical snuffbox playing two tunes. To be sold without reserve

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

USD 3,300 - 4,200 / EUR 2,300 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 4,800

C. Three-body, the top with gold lifting lip and inlaid with gold repeat decoration, side panels and base plain, gold disc in the right side of the front panel for changing the tunes, to the left to activate the music, base with winding aperture. M. 82 x 47 mm, pinned cylinder type with a comb of 67 tuned vibrating blades, two-arm fly worm-gear governor. Signed on the comb in typical Nicole manner. Dim. 91 x 57 x 30 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-10

Good

Patinated

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense