Geneva, Nov 05, 2022

LOT 133

TORTOISESHELL SINGING BIRD WITH THE MONT- BLANC VIEW FROM LAC LEMAN PAINTED ENAMEL

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 5,200 - 7,200 / USD 5,000 - 7,000 / HKD 39,100 - 55,000

Sold: CHF 6,250

Attributed to Bontems, fine, tortoiseshell and gilt metal, singing bird box. Rectangular case entirely made of tortoiseshell, the cover is finely painted on enamel oval lid depicting a view of the Mont Blanc from Lac Leman (Geneva). 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.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-25

Good

Chipped

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Brand Unsigned, France

Year Circa 1900

Movement No. 354

Material Tortoiseshell

Caliber Rectangular, going barrel and rectangular bellows, the revolving bird with moving wings, tail and beak

Dimensions 100 X 67 X 33 mm.