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Singing bird box by Bruguier in silver guilded case diamants to the lidled lid

$50,100.28
£36,539.74
€42,000
CA$68,697.66
A$76,702.93
CHF 40,245.21
MX$946,649.85
NOK 505,887.50
SEK 473,347.47
DKK 319,593.66
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About the Item

Rectangular case with rounded corners. The oval lid has diamants on the exterior . When activated the lid opens to reveal the singing and dancing feathered automaton bird. Turning his head, flapping his wings and tail and opening his beak while singing a joyful song. The top, sides and base with engine-turned and scroll ornament. At the end of the song the a small turquoise-feathered singing bird hides in a opening in a engraved and pierced oval grille. This is a the fusee movement. Included winding key
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.23 in (3.1 cm)Width: 3.9 in (9.9 cm)Depth: 2.64 in (6.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Enamel,Feathers,Metal,Other,Silver,Cast,Engraved,Gilt,Metalwork,Other,Plated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Look at pictures for condition!! there is a slight wear on the original gilt.
  • Seller Location:
    Zonhoven, BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 90031stDibs: LU9250241702482

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