A GOLD, ENAMEL AND PEARL MUSICAL SNUFF BOX, RÉMOND, LAMY, MERCIER & CO., GENEVA, 1815-1820, THE MOVEMENT ATTIRBUTED TO PIGUET & MEYLAN

A GOLD, ENAMEL AND PEARL MUSICAL SNUFF BOX, RÉMOND, LAMY, MERCIER & CO., GENEVA, 1815-1820, THE MOVEMENT ATTIRBUTED TO PIGUET & MEYLAN,

rectangular, the lid inset with an enamel plaque painted with Telemachus explaining the questions of Minos, within a gold leaf and half pearl border, the sides and base enamelled in translucent blue over lozenge patterns, within lighter blue and duck egg taille d'épargne vine leaf scrollwork, the sur plateau movement playing two tunes, attributed to Piguet & Meylan, interior of lid with maker's mark R between two pellets in a horizontal lozenge, unofficial 3e titre, Geneva post-1815 town mark, left rim with French departmental 3e titre, Léman garantie for 1809-1819, the movement struck with serial number 808, the inside of the rim of the base of the box engraved with the same serial number, with associated key enamelled in translucent blue with paillon ornament
8cm., 3⅛in. wide
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Condition Report:
The elegant disc movement in very good condition, one small trace of olf oil; the movement working at the time of cataloguing, but Sotheby's does not guarantee the functioning of movements

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Provenance:
anonymous vendor, sale, Christie’s Geneva, 15 November 1999, lot 132