Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 39

The Rosebud. Geneva, goldsmith's mark "SN", circa 1830. Exceptionally fine and rare small 18K gold and painted on enamel diamond- and pearl-set musical box, in the shape of a rosebud.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 19,500 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 113,500

C. Three-body, the front and base lids very finely painted on enamel with a pink rosebud behind evergreen branches, green leaves at its base, the front panel set with diamonds and graduated half pearls, the back with pearls, the inside finely painted with musical instruments, an opened musical score and a rose. Opening the front lid reveals a small compartment, opening the spring-loaded bottom lid reveals the musical mechanism. The band with champlevé enamels forms geometrical and foliate patterns. M. Oval, gilt brass, barillet type, standing barrel, seven tuned vibrating blades with shaped tips set in two stacks, fly governor set on the last train pinion.Punched with maker's mark inside the front compartment.Dim. 53 x 44 mm.


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Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
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Notes

This magnificent box is unusual for its shape and the novelty of the design of the rose, as well as for the superb enamel painting and the beauty the gems bring to the overall design. The artist who made this box is the same who made the magnificent "Hunt" spyglass, lot 35.