Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 383
LA MUSIQUE DE L'AMOUR - TWO TUNE MUSICAL BOX Palais Royal, the musical movement Swiss, No. 2143. Made circa 1820. Fine and rare, ormolu and mother of pearl figural table musical box with Cupid playing the harp, playing two tunes at will.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 41,000 - 58,000 / USD 5,400 - 7,500
Sold: CHF 10,375
Rectangular outswept ormolu base decorated with stylized foliage, the seated figure of winged Cupid playing an ormolu and mother of pearl-set harp, mother of pearl base, four lion-paw feet. 83 x 48 mm., brass bed, 6 cm.pinned brass cylinder, 61 tuned steel teeth, fly governor, tune selection and start/stop levers as the pedals of the harp.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3-14 |
Good Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Notes
DIM. 20 x 16 x 11.5 cm.