Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991
LOT 146
C. Bruguier à Geneve, No.303, circa 1835. Fine silver and enamel singing bird box.
CHF 9,000 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 13,800
C. Two part,with 'bombé'sides and entirely engraved with formai foliage patternson an engine-turned ground. Hinged compartment for a key. Lid enamelled enamelled with a lakeside landscape with opalescent sky, the interior with flowers. Pierced and engraved gilt-metal grid. Multi-coloured feathered bird with moving body,wings,tail opening beak and turning heac.. M. Brass plates,fusee with chain and rectangular bellows.Signed on the movement. In good condition. Dim. 9.5 x 6.2 x 3.3 cm.
Notes
The movement has a stamped signature and
another scratched as follows: Charles Bruguier
Per au grand pré 518 à Geneve