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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 16, 1997

LOT 69

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. "Flambants hommages» Fine and very unusual silvered metal matchbox with concealed erotic automaton scene.

C. Three body rectangular, engine-turned with match compartment and spring loaded lid disclosing an automaton scene depicting a loving couple in a boudoir "working for posterity". M. Mechanical, wound by closing the spring loaded lid. Dim. 58 x 33 x 16 mm.