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A multi-coloured gold musical box playing two tunes, Alexandre Magnin, Geneva, circa 1820
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- A multi-coloured gold musical box playing two tunes, Alexandre Magnin, Geneva, circa 1820
- gold, musical mouvement
- 8.3cm., 3 1/4 in. wide
rectangular with rounded corners, the engine-turned panels within chased foliate borders, maker's mark, the interior of cover numbered: 7398, the movement numbered: 449, with three associated keys
Provenance
The Property of a Gentleman, Christie's Geneva, 14-15 November 1983, lot 483
Condition
overall good condition apart from liner dented.
Mouvement currently fonctionning but not guaranteed by Sothebys.
"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
Alexandre Magnin, bijoutier, was born in Geneva in 1786, the son of François Magnin and Jeanne Françoise Girod. This mark was first used by him around 1812 and was re-registered (mistakenly listed as André) on 23 November 1815. When he died early, in 1830, his business at rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau 45 was carried on by his widow, Noée Fanely Gentil, and their elder son Charles, who later ended up as the last goldsmith in Geneva specifically to make gold boxes.