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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
LOT 480
Attributable to F. Nicole, Geneva, No. 204, circa 1825 Very fine and possibly unique gold and enamel musical snuffbox playing three tunes.
HKD 110,000 - 140,000
EUR 13,000 - 15,000 / USD 15,000 - 18,000
Sold: HKD 155,250
C. Three-body, engine-turned, the lid centered by blue enamel basket of flowers, en suite borders and base, opening front lid reveals small compartment. M. 79 x 48 mm, pinned cylinder type with a sectional comb of 41 tuned vibrating blades in 21 sections of 2 each plus one additional one, four-arm fly worm-gear governor, ratchet-wheel and 9-lobed cam tune changing mechanism.Dim. 82 x 50 x 19 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: - |