Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod...

New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

LOT 237

Berthoud a Paris, 19th century. Fine and unusual silver gilt snuff box, the cover fitted with a large late 18th century watch movement.

USD 1,500 - 1,800

C. Double body repousse with a divinity on a cloud with further rocaille decoration, the watch movement fitted on the lid, flanked by a pair of wings. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer minute ring. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass, flat calibre with raised fusee and barrel secured by a bridge, verge escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and back plate. Dim. 97 x 76 mm.


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Grade: A

Good
Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized
Movement: 4-5-6

Fair

Poor

Slightly oxidized
Dial: 6-18-01

Slightly oxidized

Spotted

HANDS Original

Notes

A great number of snuff boxes, caskets and other necessaires were made during the 19th century, fitted with watch Movements which remained in stock after the French Revolution and that were not accurate enough to be used for watches and sold. `Quarter repeating watch movements were often mounted on mall "montres d'alcove".