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tabatière en émail et or, montre à mouvement à répétition et boîte musicale, la boite Sené & Neiser, le mouvement Désir & Chapuis, Genève, 1810-1811
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- tabatière en émail et or, montre à mouvement à répétition et boîte musicale, la boite Sené & Neiser, le mouvement Désir & Chapuis, Genève, 1810-1811
- engine-turned within enamel foliate ornament, the base with a small hinged oval snuff compartment, the interior containing the watch and musical movements below the pierced gold plate with chased dial and with winding holes for watch, music, hands and regulator, with shut-off lever, the movement signed: Desire & Chapuis à Genève fecit, with key
- Long. 6,3cm ; 2 1/2 in
le fond guilloché, les bordures d'encadrement ornées de feuillages en émail, le dessous agrémenté d'un petit compartiment à tabac oval à charnière, l'intérieur contenant les mouvements de la montre et de la musique sous une plaque en or ciselée de son cadran et repercée des manettes pour remonter montre et musique, ainsi que d'un mécanisme pour la mettre en silencieux, le mouvement signé Desire & Chapuis à Genève fecit, avec sa clé
Condition
The box in good condition; the right side with very minor enamel losses, one small scratch and little dents on the top corners. One hand off but present; the movement not currently functioning and needing complete service and overhaul: the hammer is working but the gongs are out of adjustment. Sotheby's do not guarantee the movement
"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."