A PEARL, GOLD AND ENAMEL WATCH AND MUSICAL SNUFF BOX FOR THE OTTOMAN MARKET, ALEXANDRE MAGNIN, GENEVA, 1812-1830
A PEARL, GOLD AND ENAMEL WATCH AND MUSICAL SNUFF BOX FOR THE OTTOMAN MARKET, ALEXANDRE MAGNIN, GENEVA, 1812-1830
oval, decorated in opaque pale pink enamel with bright green borders and scalloped dividers with gold floral decoration around orange enamel flowers, the lid applied with a watch movement under a pearl-framed domed glass lid, the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, signed L'Epine / Hger du Roy / A Paris, the identically signed movement with virgule escapement, spiral spring and regulator, Lépine caliber movement with free standing barrel, the base centred with a circular gold ornament, makers mark only, the rim with scratched number 84780, the movement stamped '51 86', with male winder
8cm., 3 1/8. in wide
Condition Report:
Smart box in generally good order; some losses to enamel; the watch movement and the musical movement currently both working well; the front rim with faint repairer's mark '1984 ats'.
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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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:
The Sir David Salomons Collection, cat. no 70
Vera Bryce Salomons
L.A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jerusalem, inventory no. WA 34-70
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A PEARL, GOLD AND ENAMEL WATCH AND MUSICAL SNUFF BOX FOR THE OTTOMAN MARKET, ALEXANDRE MAGNIN, GENEVA, 1812-1830
oval, decorated in opaque pale pink enamel with bright green borders and scalloped dividers with gold floral decoration around orange enamel flowers, the lid applied with a watch movement under a pearl-framed domed glass lid, the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, signed L'Epine / Hger du Roy / A Paris, the identically signed movement with virgule escapement, spiral spring and regulator, Lépine caliber movement with free standing barrel, the base centred with a circular gold ornament, makers mark only, the rim with scratched number 84780, the movement stamped '51 86', with male winder
8cm., 3 1/8. in wide
Condition Report:
Smart box in generally good order; some losses to enamel; the watch movement and the musical movement currently both working well; the front rim with faint repairer's mark '1984 ats'.
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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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:
The Sir David Salomons Collection, cat. no 70
Vera Bryce Salomons
L.A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jerusalem, inventory no. WA 34-70
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