Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2020
LOT 360
TORTOISESHELL SINGING BIRD
Attributed to Bontems,Made circa 1900. Fine, tortoiseshell and gilt metal, singing bird box. Rectangular case entirely made of tortoiseshell, the scene painting on enamel on the cover shows a small village by the river and a flower bouquet at the reverse. The bird rotating and moving wings, tail and beak, controlled by a rack and two cams mounted beneath the barrel, gilt brass grille engraved with foliage, activated by a bird-form slide in the side of the case.
Brand Unsigned
Dimensions 96 X 64 mm
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 32,000 - 48,000 / USD 4,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 8,125
Grading System |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |