Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005

LOT 264

Moulinié, Bautte & Co, Geneva, No. 1949. Made circa 1840. Very fine and rare 18K gold, diamond and turquoise-set musical patch box.

C. In the shape of a lady's purse, engine-turned in a circular pattern,each circle centered by a turquoise, the hinged cover withdiamond and turquoise-set belt, activating push-button at theleft side panel. M. Rectangular, 33 x 18 x 8 mm, barillet typewith 10 tuned vibrating 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 x 12 mm.