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Silver, Gold Enamel and Pearl Double Singing Bird Clock

About the Item

This wonderful modern masterpiece has been created using original antique and vintage elements. The beautiful silver and guilloche enamel case dates to the early 20th century, the box upon pressing the start button reveals not one but two wonderful singing birds, the birds appear from underneath an antique miniature sat within a seed pearl bezel, the hand carved figure is made from silver and mammoth tusk, she gracefully holds a miniature gold and pearl timepiece. The quality of this piece is on par with the masterpieces that were produced in the late 18th/early 19th century by makers such as Jaquet Droz, Fres Rochat and the Bruguier family.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Diameter: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Enamel,Gold,Silver
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    21st Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2010
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2015329813692

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