Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 11, 2018
LOT 350
MOTHER-OF-PEARL MARQUETERY
A very fine and rare, gilt brass and mother-of-pearl Singing Bird box.
Brand Alpha
Year Circa 1960
Dimensions 105 x 70 x 42 mm.
Accessories Original price list, winding key and original box
CHF 9,000 - 14,000
HKD 72,000 - 112,000 / USD 9,000 - 14,000
Sold: CHF 16,250
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Notes
The company Alpha was specializing in fine mechanical, clock systems for model railways, chess clocks and Christmas tree stands under the Kürzek "MAUS" (Max Andres Uhrenfabrik Schwenningen) made since 1929. The company went extinct after the death of the company founder.