C. Bruguier à Genève, No. 221, enamel by Prochet, circa 1840. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond-set singing bird box. | Important Watches, Wristwatches and Clocks | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 15th October 1994

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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

LOT 564

C. Bruguier à Genève, No. 221, enamel by Prochet, circa 1840. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond-set singing bird box.

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

C. Two part, rectangular, entirely decorated with engine-turning and engraved foliage decoration, the side panels with Romantic scenes and landscapes in small medallions, the cover engraved with acanthus foliage, and with black and blue champleve enamelled decoration, the bezel set with rose-diamonds, key compartment on the back. Lid enamelled with finely painted Cupids flowers and a dove. Pierced and engraved gilt brass grid. Multicoloured feathered bird with moving body, wings, tail, opening beak and turning head. M. Brass plate, fusee with chain, stacked cams, fly regulator and rectangular bellow. Signature punched on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 91 x 57 x 32 mm.

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The engraving "en taille douce" of the side panel is of outstanding quality and is typical of nearly mid XlXth century in Geneva for watches, snuff-boxes and singing birds. The unusual diamond set border of the singing bird cover enhance the colours of the enamelled miniature by Prochet.