Lot Essay
An extremely similar musical gold vinaigrette by the same goldsmiths but with view of 'Chamouni' [sic] inside was sold Sotheby's, Geneva, 12 May 1988, lot 324.
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BY MOULINIÉ, BAUTTE & MOYNIER (FL. 1808-1821), MARKED, GENEVA, CIRCA 1815-1820
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A SWISS TWO-COLOUR GOLD MUSICAL VINAIGRETTE SET WITH TURQUOISES AND WITH AN ENAMEL INSIDE
by Moulinié, Bautte & Moynier (fl. 1808-1821), marked, Geneva, circa 1815-1820
Rectangular box, the slightly raised matted gold cover stamped with foliate scrolls radiating from a floral central rosette set with turquoise cabochons, further turquoises in the corners and sides, within stylized acanthus border, the sides and base with wavy engine-turning forming an ozier pattern, the inside of the lid painted with an enamel of a riverside landscape with the Mount Blanc in the background titled 'S.t Martin', the hinged foliate pierced grille decorated with scrolls, the base containing the musical movement released by a lever at the left hand side; with associated key
1¼ in. (32 mm.) wide
by Moulinié, Bautte & Moynier (fl. 1808-1821), marked, Geneva, circa 1815-1820
Rectangular box, the slightly raised matted gold cover stamped with foliate scrolls radiating from a floral central rosette set with turquoise cabochons, further turquoises in the corners and sides, within stylized acanthus border, the sides and base with wavy engine-turning forming an ozier pattern, the inside of the lid painted with an enamel of a riverside landscape with the Mount Blanc in the background titled 'S.
1¼ in. (32 mm.) wide
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