Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod...

New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

LOT 187

German, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1920. Fine and unusual silver cigarette box with singing bird.

USD 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: USD 5,290

C. Rectangular, completely guilloche and engraved. Four hinged silver lateral panels with inner cigarette holders. The top panel decorated with two cupids on guilloche. M. Gilt brass rectangular with rectangular bellow and fly regulator, the going barrel with two cams driving the movements of the bird, moving wings, beak and pivoting. Dim. 12 x 6,3 x 5,5 cm


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 4

Fair