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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
LOT 471
Frères Nicole, Geneva, No. 11556, circa 1840. Very fine large silver gilt musical snuffbox decorated with painting on canvas, playing three tunes. Accompanied by leather fitted box.
HKD 250,000 - 300,000
EUR 26,000 - 32,000 / USD 32,000 - 38,000
Sold: HKD 207,000
C. Three-body, rectangular, the hinged lid revealing a compartment decorated with a landscape painted oncanvas with protective glass, bezel chased in floral and foliate pattern, engine-turned side panels and base, right panel with a melody switch, activating button in the front. M. 96 x 55 mm, pinned cylinder type with a comb of 74 tuned vibrating blades, two-arm fly worm-gear governor, tune-changing by means of a cam acting directly on a spring-loaded cylinder.Signed on the comb in typical Nicole manner.Dim. 115 x 92 x 40 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: - |