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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 16, 1997

LOT 70

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. «Hommages enflammes» Fine and very unusual silvered metal matchbox with concealed erotic automaton scene.

CHF 1,700 - 2,000

USD 1,100 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 6,613

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. Dint 58 x 33 x 16 mm.


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Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-4

Good

Fair

Movement: 2

Very good