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• 黑色長方形槭木盒，蓋子繪有圖畫，盒側繪有薊花圖案，金屬獅子面具，環形把手，球形盒腳，內部一對茶葉盒，蓋子附The Reel o' Tullochgorum及Marquis of Huntly's Reel字樣，底座備音樂裝置，梳子附61個梳齒，茶葉盒附曲調表
* 拍品資料以英文圖錄為準。

 Ord-Hume, A. W. J. G., The Musical Box, A Guide for Collectors, p.59, pls.6-7.

Box in good condition throughout with wear consistent with age. Scratches to the sides and around the winding apertures. The interior in very good condition with wear to the interior lid from the glass bowl. Music in good working order. Wonderful example of a tea caddy with music. Accompanied by an original key for the box and an original key for 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. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. 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. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.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."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

The song, "The Reel o' Tullochgorum," written by Reverend John Skinner (1721-1807) is the song composed by Skinner to accompany the popular Scottish tune of the same name. Skinner wrote it in order to end a political dispute about Whigs and Tories that had arisen while visiting friends in Elion. Robert Burns (1759-1796) famously declared Skinner's song as "the best Scotch song Scotland ever saw."

The song, "The Marquis of Huntly's Rell," was also written by Skinner and was set to a tune by William Marshall, who was the butler to Lord Gordon and was known to be a fine fiddler. When talking about him, Burns said "... Marshall was the first [ie best] composer of Straspeys of the age..." (Straspeys are Scottish dances in 4/4 time.)

Further, the poem illustrated on the cover of the Tea Caddy is based on Robert Burns' "Epistle to J. Lapraik, An Old Scottish Bard," which reads:

"On Fasten-e'en we had a rockin,
To ca' the crack and weave our stockin:
And there was muckle fun and jokin,
Ya need na doubt:
At length we had a hearty yokin
At sang about."

Indeed, it can be argued that this Tea Caddy was made in homage to Robert Burns.

For illustrations of the music mechanism and a description of the present lot, see Ord-Hume, A. W. J. G., The Musical Box, A Guide for Collectors, p.59, pls.6-7. "The Reel of Tullochgorum" is described ibid as a traditional Scottish air published in 1730.