$3,819
Singing Bird Box with Fusee Drive, Switzerland, second quarter 19th century, the silver-gilt case of bombe form with cast quartrefoil and star motif, top with inset turquoises, the lid with enamel Watteauesque scene and gilt interior, the bird with moving neck, wings, beak and perch, (inoperative, top beak and some jewels lacking), wd. 4 in.; and a 2-air tabatiere. Note: The mechanism is scratch-signed "Jaques Brugier" and the case "Gornick NY 181."
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2002-04-13