Sold for:
2,500 CHF
2,500 CHF
SINGING BIRD BOX Probably French. Made circa 1880. Fine, silver gilt singing bird box. Accompanied by a key. Two-body, florally and cherubs engraved, rectangular with rounded corners, bird cover engraved with cherubs. Rectangular brass, going barrel and rectangular bellows, the revolving bird with moving wings and beak, controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel, gilt brass grille pierced and engraved with foliage. Notes DIM. 111 x 76 x 56 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2016-05-15
