PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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Oct 23, 2021
Swiss, 19th century, works stamped "Nicole Freres A Geneve" and "36724", single cylinder and comb, mounted in inlaid wood case, hinged lid with label underside "8 Airs/Gamme No. 1558/.../No. 36724/Fabrique de Nicole Freres", removable wood framed glass panel, hinged side panel opening to winding mechanism, with winder key, 5 x 20-1/4 x 6-7/8 in.
Provenance: From a Private Collection Assembled in Spain and Britain from the 1960s through the 1980s
interior glass with some surface dirt and accretion, some staining to plaque at lid underside, case with some scratches and light wear, in partial working order at time of inspection (ruby has been realigned since box was photographed, box plays but fan periodically stops spinning while playing - box may need further adjustment and/or repairs in order to play consistently)
Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.