A tortoiseshell snuff box by Bordier,

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A tortoiseshell snuff box by Bordier,
the four-tooth sectional comb movement No. 3373 stamped M.Bordier on the comb base and inscribed on the governor cock and comb base Alibert 3604, in mottled case -- 3½in. (9cm.) wide, circa 1820
Further details
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Lot Essay

Comparison between this and the silver-cased box (previous Lot) indicates that the movements were not by the same maker, leaving open the question of Alibert's involvement in the many pieces carrying his name.

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