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A tortoiseshell and enamel musical box
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- width 9cm, 3 1/2 in
the silver mounts L. G. Garand le jeune, Paris petite garantie for 1819-1838
rectangular, the lid inset with a plaque painted in the manner of Richter with a view of Lake Geneva within a gilt-metal frame, the movement playing one tune on pinned barrel with twenty blocks of separately screwed tines grouped three per block
rectangular, the lid inset with a plaque painted in the manner of Richter with a view of Lake Geneva within a gilt-metal frame, the movement playing one tune on pinned barrel with twenty blocks of separately screwed tines grouped three per block
Condition
Overall good condition. There are tiny restored losses to tortoiseshell at hinge. The enamel plaque with faint spider crack, lower left corner.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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.
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."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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.
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."
Catalogue Note
L. G. Garand le jeune entered his mark as bijoutier-garnisseur in 1810 and is recorded at 7 rue du Cimetière-St-Nicholas in 1812 and at 30 rue Chapon in 1822.