Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019
LOT 98
UNSIGNED SINGING-BIRD BOX; GILDED BRASS
HKD 10,000 - 20,000
CHF 1,250 - 2,500 / USD 1,300 - 2,600
Sold: HKD 18,750
Gilded brass, key-winding, horizontal-shaped, singing-bird box. Case stamped and painted, imitating the cloisonné-work, showing foliages and on the lid a couple of birds.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: B |
Fair |
Case: 3-6-8 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Brand Unsigned
Year circa 1930
Calibre rectangular (90 x 55 mm.) brass, with going barrel, bellows and cams; the revolving bird with moving wings, beak and tail, controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel
Material silver, gilded silver and enamel
Caliber rectangular (90 x 55 mm.) brass, with going barrel, bellows and cams; the revolving bird with moving wings, beak and tail, controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel
Dimensions 46 x 111 x 73 mm.
Signature dial and movement
Accessories winding-key