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Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff box purse form
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A superb gold music box, made by the craftsmen of Jean-George Remond & Co in Geneva between 1804 and 1811. The rectangular box is decorated with an exquisite, fine ornamental pattern on the gold surface. The border of the box is decorated with friezes with floral motifs, covered with enamel of a deep blue color. The upper lid of the box, connected by a hinge mechanism, is richly decorated with floral ornament. In the center of the composition is an image of a lyre, a symbol of harmony between art and poetry, surrounded by lines of small stones of bright turquoise color and edged with half-pearls. The central part of the back of the snuffbox is decorated with a guilloche field with a belt in the form of a plant frame, decorated with deep blue enamel. The sides with rounded corners are elegantly decorated and engine turned. The mechanism inside the box, presumably created by the masters of the Piguet & Meylan company, allows you to play music. To start the music there is a small slider to the back. The hole for the winding mechanism key is made in the corner of the central part of the back of the snuffbox. The snuff box is a unique confirmation of the skill of Swiss jewelers and mechanics of the early 19th century. The mechanism is of the most rare "sur-plateu type. Complete with a male key.
Maker`s mark Jean-George Remond, Geneva, circa 1804-1812
Dimensions: 6,55 x 4,65 x 1.35 cm. Total weight: 115 g.
Historical information: Remond, Jean-Georges (1752-1830) - jeweler, goldsmith, founder of the firm Jean-Georges Remond and Company. Jean-George Remond worked in Geneva from 1783 to about 1820. The company specialized in the production of snuff boxes, snuff boxes with clocks, singing bird boxes, molded clocks and music boxes. The company`s products were of excellent quality, decorated with luxurious decor of precious stones, pearls and enamel. Remond founded an impressive international enterprise with offices and production facilities in Geneva and Hanau. Isaac-Daniel Piguet (1775-1841) was a Swiss watchmaker and mechanic who played a key role in the development of watchmaking and mechanical engineering in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in Le Chenit, Vaud, he moved to Geneva by 1800, where he began his career working for Jean-Frederic Leschot, a renowned mechanic and watchmaker. A few years later, on 10 February 1802, Piguet entered into partnership with his brother-in-law Henri Capt, also a distinguished watchmaker. This collaboration produced complex and innovative watches, automatons and music boxes. By 1809, Piguet was known in Geneva as a “watchmaker-mechanic à la Madelaineâ€, a recognition of his high status in the craft world. In 1811, he entered into a new partnership with another famous watchmaker, Philippe-Samuel Meylan (1772-1845). Together they worked under the name "Marchands & Fournisseurs d`horlogerie & Bijouterie", running a workshop in Chevelu, in the Maison Bellot (later renamed 45 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau). This period was a golden age for the creation of miniature and ultra-thin mechanisms, which were distinguished not only by their technical perfection but also by their exquisite decoration.
Condition: Good, with traces of use,
Material: Pearl, turquoises, gold, metal
The mechanism is hidden inside. The shape of the inside tells us that it is a "sur-plateau" mechanism, making it very very rare and sought after.
Playing a wonderful, delicat and joyful tune.
This is an absolute gem and wonderful item, a great addition to any collection.
- Dimensions:Height: 0.54 in (1.35 cm)Width: 2.58 in (6.55 cm)Depth: 1.84 in (4.65 cm)
- Style:Other (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1810
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Zonhoven, BE
- Reference Number:Seller: 9671stDibs: LU9250243145592
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