Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 402
SINGING BIRD BOX Probably French. Made circa 1880. Fine, silver gilt singing bird box. Accompanied by a key.
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 12,000 - 20,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,600
Sold: CHF 2,500
Two-body, florally and cherubs engraved, rectangular with rounded corners, bird cover engraved with cherubs. Rectangular brass, going barrel and rectangular bellows, the revolving bird with moving wings and beak, controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel, gilt brass grille pierced and engraved with foliage.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-6-8 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Notes
DIM. 111 x 76 x 56 mm.