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.
| 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.