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BY NICOLE FRERES, NO. 44188, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A SWISS ROSEWOOD, TULIPWOOD CROSSBANDED AND MARQUETRY SIX CYLINDER MUSICAL BOX SECRETAIRE
BY NICOLE FRERES, NO. 44188, LATE 19TH CENTURY
The case with ormolu side carrying handles inlaid with musical trophies with hinged lid and glass cover enclosing nine bells mounted with birds each with red paste eyes, cylinder mechansim, steel comb with approximately 135 teeth stamped 'NICOLE FRERES', the plate stamped 'NICOLE FRERES GENEVE A 44188', above three frieze drawers with ivory lined key escutcheons, the central drawer fitted with writing slope and compartments, flanked by drawers fitted with cylinders, each number 1-6 and numbered '188', with later label for 'REP. SUNLEY, NOVV.1963'
43 in. (109 cm.) high; 45¼ in. (115 cm.) wide; 29½ in. (75 cm.) deep
BY NICOLE FRERES, NO. 44188, LATE 19TH CENTURY
The case with ormolu side carrying handles inlaid with musical trophies with hinged lid and glass cover enclosing nine bells mounted with birds each with red paste eyes, cylinder mechansim, steel comb with approximately 135 teeth stamped 'NICOLE FRERES', the plate stamped 'NICOLE FRERES GENEVE A 44188', above three frieze drawers with ivory lined key escutcheons, the central drawer fitted with writing slope and compartments, flanked by drawers fitted with cylinders, each number 1-6 and numbered '188', with later label for 'REP. SUNLEY, NOVV.1963'
43 in. (109 cm.) high; 45¼ in. (115 cm.) wide; 29½ in. (75 cm.) deep
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage