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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004

LOT 317

The Harp Vienna, circa 1860. Fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set musical harp fitted with a scent bottle.

HKD 55,000 - 70,000

EUR 6,000 - 7,500 / USD 7,000 - 9,000

C. front of the soundboard in white enamel painted with Muses and Cupids, back in translucent scarlet enamel over flinqué, with hinged compartment for the scent bottle, gold and azure enamel column with pearl-set capital, gold twisted rope strings with diamond-set pegs, base in en suite enamel with pierced gold top. M. 28 x 21 mm, barillet type with eight stacked tuned vibrating blades, five-wheel train, eccentric bushing speed regulating.Dim. height 90 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3 - 49
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense