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Singing bird box by Bruguier in silver guilded case with enameled lid

About the Item

Rectangular silver guilded case with rounded corners. The oval lid has an enamel painting on the exterior of a mountain view and on the interior brightly enamelled with flower bouquets on a turquoise ground. 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: 3.59 in (9.1 cm)Depth: 2.45 in (6.2 cm)
Style:
Late Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Enamel,Feathers,Metal,Other,Silver,Cast,Champlevé,Enameled,Engraved,Gilt,Metalwork,Other,Plated
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
Late 19th Century
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: 90011stDibs: LU9250241393292

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