Swiss. A fine and rare 18th century musical key fob
Bonhams, Fine Watches and Wristwatches, London, June 11th, 2014
London, 11 June
Lot sold
USD 2 055 - 2 740
GBP 1 500 - 2 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 2 055 - 2 740
GBP 1 500 - 2 000 (listed)
Bonhams 1793
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  • Lot number 
    36
  • Diameter 
    29mm
  • Location
    United Kingdom
  • Watch type 
    Other

Description

Circa 1790
Brass movement wound via the stem, blued steel fingers playing on steel tines, gold oval case, the engraved top held by 3 screws and engraved with presented by Charles Gayetty to his friend Sam Beck, turquoise band around the stem with intricate bead work to the pierced and engraved winding stem

29mm. length x 23mm. width x 41mm. height.

Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
Contact Person Kontaktperson
First name 
Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
Phone 
+44-2074685801
Fax 
+44-2074477401
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