A PEARL-SET FOUR-COLOUR GOLD AND ENAMEL MUSICAL WATCH SNUFF BOX, THE MOVEMENT ATTRIBUTED TO PIGUET & MEYLAN, GENEVA, CIRCA 1820
A PEARL-SET FOUR-COLOUR GOLD AND ENAMEL MUSICAL WATCH SNUFF BOX, THE MOVEMENT ATTRIBUTED TO PIGUET & MEYLAN, GENEVA, CIRCA 1820,
rectangular, the case with diaper engine-turning within varicolour chased floral scrolling borders on a sablé ground, the lid centred with a pearl-framed aperture revealing a watch dial which forms the centre of an automaton scene on a colourfully enamelled ground, the seated gold figures of a female and a male musician playing a harp and lyre in a classical interior flanked by Doric columns, apparently unmarked, with two keys
8.2cm., 3¼in. wide
(3)
Condition Report:
Overall good condition; one cam a replacement, all other parts of the movement original, the figure on the right currently not playing the harp; the movement professionally cleaned and working at the time of cataloguing. Sotheby's does not guarantee the functioning of movements. Enamel dial and movement both marked with serial number '1445'.
"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. 96
Vera Bryce Salomons
L.A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jersualem, inventory no. WA 7-70
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A PEARL-SET FOUR-COLOUR GOLD AND ENAMEL MUSICAL WATCH SNUFF BOX, THE MOVEMENT ATTRIBUTED TO PIGUET & MEYLAN, GENEVA, CIRCA 1820,
rectangular, the case with diaper engine-turning within varicolour chased floral scrolling borders on a sablé ground, the lid centred with a pearl-framed aperture revealing a watch dial which forms the centre of an automaton scene on a colourfully enamelled ground, the seated gold figures of a female and a male musician playing a harp and lyre in a classical interior flanked by Doric columns, apparently unmarked, with two keys
8.2cm., 3¼in. wide
(3)
Condition Report:
Overall good condition; one cam a replacement, all other parts of the movement original, the figure on the right currently not playing the harp; the movement professionally cleaned and working at the time of cataloguing. Sotheby's does not guarantee the functioning of movements. Enamel dial and movement both marked with serial number '1445'.
"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. 96
Vera Bryce Salomons
L.A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jersualem, inventory no. WA 7-70
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