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Lot Essay
Compare with Lot 742 for a movement in identical case; the comb base is stamped M. Bordier and signed Alibert, suggesting that Alibert was the retailer rather than the maker.
Details
A musical snuff box
playing Robin Adair and Hy Now Yew on four-tooth sectional-comb, the comb base and governor-cock signed Alibert, in pressed horn casket-form case with engraved silver strapwork design on lid and sides, simulated key eschutcheon and handles -- 3½in. (9cm.) wide, (horn cover cracked, case cracked)
playing Robin Adair and Hy Now Yew on four-tooth sectional-comb, the comb base and governor-cock signed Alibert, in pressed horn casket-form case with engraved silver strapwork design on lid and sides, simulated key eschutcheon and handles -- 3½in. (9cm.) wide, (horn cover cracked, case cracked)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis