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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004
LOT 273
Moulinié, Bautte & Co, Geneva, circa 1840. Very fine 18K gold, diamond and turquoise-set musical patch box.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
EUR 6,500 - 8,000 / USD 8,500 - 10,000
C. In the shape of a lady's purse, engine-turned in a circular pattern, each circle centered by a turquoise, the hinged cover with a dia-mondand turquoise-set belt, activating push-button at the left side panel. M. Rectangular, 33 x 18 x 8 mm, barillet type with 10 tunedvibrating blades with tails (?grasshopper? type), pinion governor set in eccentric bushing for speed adjustment.Punched with maker's trademark inside the lid and in the box, movement punched 577.Dim. 67 x 39 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: - |