Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 500
REUGE SINGING BIRD Made in the 20th century. Very fine and rare, rectangular, steel and black lacquer singing bird box. Accompanied by an Reuge presentation box.
CHF 2,500 - 4,500
HKD 20,000 - 36,000 / USD 2,500 - 4,500
Two body, black lacquer stainless steel cover opens to reveal the singing bird, activated by a push button on the side. Gilt brass, going barrel and bellow, the revolving bird with moving wings, beak and tail, controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel, pierced and engraved gilt-brass grille. Pen watch with mechanical 17 jewel movement.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Notes
DIM. 140 x 90 x 42 mm.