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Geneva, Nov 08, 2026

LOT 415

UNSIGNED, SINGING BIRD BOX, SILVER

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

HKD 19,100 - 38,200 / USD 2,500 - 4,900 / EUR 2,200 - 4,400 / JPY 384,000 - 770,000

Sold: CHF 4,032

A fine and unusual, silver, manual wind singing bird box, rectangular with rounded corners, florally and cherubs engraved decoration cover engraved with cherubs.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Brand Unsigned

Year Circa 1880

Caliber Rectangular brass, going barrel and rectangular bellows, the revolving bird with moving wings, tail and beak, controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel, gilt brass grill pierced and engraved with foliage.

Length 107

Height 59

Width 79