97th Auction

2018/5/12

Lot 190

French, Movement No. 390, 87 x 52 x 25 mm, 251 g, circa 1810
A snuff box with a very fine musical movement playing two tunes
Case: silver, gilt.
Rectangular box, rounded corners, the base and the hinged cover with panels of peaked-pattern engine turning within sablé borders with finely engraved flower and foliage scrolls; similar decorated sides, the corners chased with anthemia decor. Front panel with two activating gold discs: on the left to activate the music, to the right for changing the tunes; base with winding aperture. Movm.: brass, pin barrel, vibrating blades, two-arm fly worm-gear governor.

Sold

estimated
4.0008.000 €
Price realized
6.500 €