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New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

LOT 195

B., French, circa 1890Fine, silver and enamel, pearl and ruby-set singing bird box.

C. Rectangular, top, sides and bird cover in cloisonné enamel with floral decoration over violet background set with paillons stars, all panels set with rubies and pearls. M. Singing bird movement: going barrel, rectangular reservoir and bellows, the bird with moving wings and beak, controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel, gilt brass grill engraved with foliage.Stamped with French silver guarantee mark inside back cover and maker's mark 'C.B' in lozenge, stamped with Hungarian import marks for 0.750 silver on the bottom plate.Dim. 100 x 65 x 41 mm.