Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

LOT 377

Charles Bruguier, Geneva, circa 1860. Retailed by Mottu Freres Geneve Fine silver and enamel singing bird box.

C. Two part engine-turned on all surfaces and decorated with blue translucent enamel with applied foliage spandrels and corner mounts. Hinged compartment for a key. Lid enamelled with a lakeside landscape (invisible repair), the interior with a panel of flowers. Foliage engraved gilt brass grille. Multi-coloured feathered bird with moving body, wings, tail, opening beak and turning head. M. Brass piates,fusee with chain and rectangular bellows. Signed on the movement, and retailer's name on the case. In very good condition. Dims. 93 mm. x 61 mm. 35 mm.