$2,000
GERMAN SILVER GILT SINGING BIRD BOX, LATE 19TH C. , H 2", 4" (LID OPEN), W 4", D 2 1/2"":Rectangular case decorated in relief with reveling villagers, front right "bird" slider, hinged oval cover reveals bird with real plumage, side to side movement, flapping wings and moving beak and tail; pierced foliate scroll base with winding hole and rear compartment concealing bird key. Provenance: June & Tony Stone Fine Antique Boxes, London, England. For a high resolution photo
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2015-06-12