S1249. A beautiful tortoiseshell two air musical snuff box signed M. Bordier, number 2057, perfect comb and case, with superb musical arrangements £2,500
S1238. An important Grand Format Four Overture Forte Piano musical box by Nicole Fréres of Geneva, serial number 32030, c.1854. Programme on engraved silver plate; 1. Barber of Seville (Rossini) 2. Don Giovanni (Mozart) 3. Somnambula (Bellini) 4. Pre aux Clercs (Hérold). Lever wound. Cylinder 42.6cm. x 10cm. Magnificent case with canted corners, veneered in rosewood profusely inlaid with brass lines, Lid and front richly decorated with marquetry designs in pierced, engraved brass, with coloured “enamels” in tortoise shell, pink and blue, and some mother of pearl.
Further details and price may be given on application from serious potential buyers.
