Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011

LOT 516

Singing Birds Attributed to Antoine Salmon, Geneva. Made circa 1950. Fine, gilt-metal singing bird box. Accompanied by winding key.

HKD 22,000 - 30,000

USD 2,800 - 3,800 / EUR 2,000 - 2,700

Sold: HKD 50,000

C. Rectangular, matte gilt brass with applied filigree decoration to the top and banding on the edge, the bird cover with radial decoration. M. Rectangular, brass, large spring barrel, rectangular bellows, bird with flapping wings, opening beak and fluttering tail, two cams controlling the piston and the bird's movements, grille pierced and engraved with foliage. Dim. 103 x 65 x 57 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense