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Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 14, 1995
LOT 283
Raymi's, Geneva, No. 539, circa 1920. Fine silver and enamel singing bird box with built in watch.
HKD 50,000 - 55,000
USD 6,500 - 7,500
C. Two part with lobed corners, the cover of yellow translucent enamel oves engine-turning, the sicle panels engine-turned, the back one engraved with a bow and a quiver in a cartouche en réserve. The watch inset in the front panel. Lid engraved with birds, quiver and bow, flowers and rocaille decoration. Pierced floral grill. Multicoloured feathered bird with moving body, wings, tail and beak. D. Oval gilt brass, bright-cut engraved with a floral decoration, the Arabic numerals on a silver chapter ring. Blued steel "cathedrale" bands. M. Brass frame, going barrel and rectangular Bellow. Watch movement nickel plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and base. In very good condition. Dim. 100 x 65 x 38
