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A SWISS GOLD AND ENAMEL BUTTERFLY MUSICAL SNUFF-BOX WITH WATCH, MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET

Lot 57
25.09.2024 11:00UTC +00:00
Classic
Sold
£ 52 920
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 1296018
Lot 57 | A SWISS GOLD AND ENAMEL BUTTERFLY MUSICAL SNUFF-BOX WITH WATCH, MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET
Estimate value
£ 50 000 – 80 000
The box formed as a butterfly, its hinged wings enamelled in hues of red, pink, purple and blue, the head, thorax and abdomen finely chased, the sides and base enamelled in black and deep blue over engine turned flowerheads and wavy reedings, one wing concealing a snuff compartment and the other a watch with white enamel dial, regulator below 6 o'clock, the music work playing on sur plateau movement conforming to the box shape, music playing by means of a lever fitted on a side panel, the keyhole on the underside of the box, maker's mark IGRC on both covers, twice in base of snuff compartment and in base underneath the movements, the music work stamped PM
27/8 in. (7,3 cm.) wide
gross weight 3 oz. 11 dwt. (111 gr.)
Artist:Jean-Georges Rémond (1752 - 1830)
Medium:Enamel, Gold
Place of origin:Switzerland
Auction house category:Cans and snuffboxes, Music boxes
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
United Kingdom
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11.09.2024 – 25.09.2024
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