FINE AND INTERESTING GRAND PIANO FORM ENAMEL AND SILVER DESK SET.

FINE AND INTERESTING GRAND PIANO FORM ENAMEL AND SILVER DESK SET. The long grand piano is enameled on top and all sides. It is decorated with colorful birds, flowers, cherub, insects and mask heads. Piano has three tapered legs ending in caster feet. The bottom of the piano is decorated in rococo style leaf decoration. There are three lines of set red stones along the sides. The front has a push button spring loaded hinged lid which opens to reveal a gilt interior with two covered, removable gilt inkwells and a central flip up watch movement. It has one key wind in front dial. This clock raised when the foot pedal was pushed in, which is not presently functional. The piano’s back hinged lid opens to reveal a shallow compartment with clips for securing metal pens or pencils. The back holds a music box which is wound from underneath. It is wound tight and we have not heard it operate. Both keys for the music box and the watch are present. We have been unable to find any hallmarks, 19th Century, European. SIZE: 3-1/4” h x 7” l x 4-1/2” w. CONDITION: Very good and as noted above. 9-73257 (1,000-1,200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1303	$5,290.00	FINE AND INTERESTING GRAND PIANO FORM ENAMEL AND SILVER DESK SET. The long grand piano is enameled on top and all sides. It is decorated with colorful birds, flowers, cherub, insects and mask heads. Piano has three tapered legs ending in caster feet. The bottom of the piano is decorated in rococo style leaf decoration. There are three lines of set red stones along the sides. The front has a push button spring loaded hinged lid which opens to reveal a gilt interior with two covered, removable gilt inkwells and a central flip up watch movement. It has one key wind in front dial. This clock raised when the foot pedal was pushed in, which is not presently functional. The piano’s back hinged lid opens to reveal a shallow compartment with clips for securing metal pens or pencils. The back holds a music box which is wound from underneath. It is wound tight and we have not heard it operate. Both keys for the music box and the watch are present. We have been unable to find any hallmarks, 19th Century, European. SIZE: 3-1/4” h x 7” l x 4-1/2” w. CONDITION: Very good and as noted above. 9-73257 (1,000-1,200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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