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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 59

Attributable to Henry Capt, Geneva, circa 1810. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set harp with music.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

C. A maiden, reading a musical score finely painted on a small enamel panel on the back of the instrument, flowers and musical trophies, painted on the side panels and further champleve enamelled musical trophies against an azure ground, a rose diamond set at the end of each rope. M. Gilt brass with pointed barrel and six stacked vibrating steel blades. Dim. 69 x 33 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 23-24

Later

Slightly chipped

Movement: *2

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense