A gold double-opening snuff box with associated watch movement, Paris, 1752/3

circular, the exterior worked with a diaper pattern of Maltese crosses within engraved chevrons on reeded borders, the top with a snuff compartment, the base now enclosing the gilt full plate verge movement, fusée and chain, pierced and engraved balance bridge, white enamel dial inscribed: Charles/ Dutertre, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute track, movement signed: NB les Du Tertre / A Paris, no: 786, within similar border, maker's mark, charge and discharge of Julien Berthe, date letter M for 1752, the front rim engraved, probably later: Sageret A Paris, with gold and steel key engraved to match, with hinged handle

Sotheby's does not guarantee the condition of watch movements. This interesting box appears to have been converted at a later date, possibly at the time the retailer's signature was added, to contain the watch movement.
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