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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004

LOT 479

Patch Box H. Neisser, Geneva, No. 491, circa 1812. Very fine and very rare 18K gold and painted on enamel musical box designed as a lady?s purse. Accompanied by original morocco fitted box.

HKD 110,000 - 140,000

EUR 13,000 - 15,000 / USD 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: HKD 126,500

C. Three-body, engine-turned in elaborate pattern, edges engraved with floral motifs, the top with hinged lid for a small compartment, the musical movement cover with painted on enamel plaque decorated with musical trophies. M. Rectangular, 31 x 17 mm, brass full-plate, pinned-barrel mechanism with stack of 14 tuned vibrating blades with dampers on the tips, pinion governor in eccentric socket for tempo adjustment.Punched with maker?s mark inside the lid.Dim. 65 x 38 x 15 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: -

Notes

A virtually identical box is in the Schweizerisches Landesmuseum, Seewen, inv. LM 71505. This box also contains a compartment for the ?beauty spots? favored by women at the time.