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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 72

Attributed to Blaise Bontems, Paris, circa 1900. Fine tortoiseshell, enamel and bakelite singing bird box.

C. Tortoiseshell top, bakelite sides, painted on enamel bird lid with Alpine scene with rowing boat, house on the bank, mountains in the background, whole encircled by gilt laurel-leaf frame, hinged back panel revealing key compartment, bottom with winding aperture, top with oval aperture for the singing bird, silver cover engraved with flowers and stylized foliage.M. rectangular, large going barrel with air and song cams underneath, rectangular bellows.Dim. 100 x 67 x 35 mm