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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

LOT 448

Almost certainly produced in Geneva, circa 1830. Very fine and highly unusual 18K gold turquoise set musical toothpick box.

C. Double body rectangular engine-turned, the domed lid chased in high relief with flowers and foliage over a matted ground and enhanced with turquoise set decoration centred by a diamond accent. M. Narrow gilt brass rectangular, the pin disc musical train with female winding square and 17 teeth set on each side of the disc. Dim. 62 x 22 x 17 mm. Accompanied by an azure leather fitted box and by a male matching key.