Geneva, Nov 05, 2022
LOT 134
TORTOISESHELL SINGING BIRD WITH VIEW OF LAUSANNE FROM THE NORTH SIDE PAINTED ENAMEL
CHF 5,000 - 10,000
EUR 5,200 - 10,300 / USD 5,000 - 10,000 / HKD 39,100 - 79,000
Sold: CHF 6,250
Attributed to Bontems, fine, tortoiseshell and gilt metal, singing bird box. Rectangular case entirely made of tortoiseshell, the scene painting on enamel on the cover shows a view of Lausanne 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.
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: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Brand Unsigned, France
Year Circa 1900
Material Tortoiseshell
Caliber Rectangular, going barrel and rectangular bellows, the revolving bird with moving wings, tail and beak
Dimensions 100 X 66 X 32 mm.