Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005
LOT 54
F. Nicole, Geneva. Made circa 1840. Fine tortoiseshell and gold musical snuffbox playing two tunes.
HKD 45,000 - 60,000
EUR 4,500 - 6,000 / USD 5,500 - 7,500
C. Three-body, the top with gold lifting lip and inlaid with golddecoration, side panels and base plain, gold disc in the right sideof the front panel for changing the tunes, to the left to activatethe music, base with winding aperture. M. 82 x 47 mm, pinnedcylinder type with a comb of 67 tuned vibrating blades, two-armfly worm-gear governor.Signed on the comb in typical Nicole manner.Dim. 91 x 57 x 30 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 - 19 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: - |