13th Jun, 2019 11:00
The Fine Sale
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A late 19th century French birdseye maple Palais Royale type sewing box in the form of a harpsichord
the fitted interior with mother-of-pearl accessories and music box, on turned legs
h: 16cm w: 29cm d: 20cm
Sold for £700
Condition Report
Musical movement by M. Bordier in working order but detached from box, glazed cover cracked. Movement numbered 11329. Lid of box slightly warped and thus does not close tightly. A small section of beading missing, shrinkage cracks to music end and slight damages to lid (see images). One accessory missing.
Auction: The Fine Sale, 13th Jun, 2019
