ID 1423754
Lot 140 | METAL SNUFF BOX WITH BUILT-IN WATCH
Estimate value
€ 1 800 – 2 000
Date: 2nd half of the 18th c.
Technique: Metal, silver, steel.
Description: Rectangular case with two hinged covers, one with an empty compartment for snuff tobacco
or with a watch. The chapter ring with 24 hours in Roman numerals. In the centre, night
and day depiction with moon & stars or sun in silver and partially gilt. Verge watch.
Measurement: 2x10,5x5,5cm.
Literature:
Abeler, Jürgen: Das Wuppertaler Uhrenmuseum, Berlin & New York 1971. Another watch in a snuff box described and depicted p.78, no. 40.
| Auction house category: | Grandfather Clocks and Mantel Clocks |
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| Auction house category: | Grandfather Clocks and Mantel Clocks |
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