Clocks, Watches and Wristwatches

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Lot 40
  • 40

A parcel-gilt silver rectangular singing bird box, unsigned circa 1900

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • width 97mm, depth 62mm, height 44mm.
rectangular box decorated with swags and musical trophies, top with oval cover opening to reveal automated singing bird, three automata of flapping wings, turning, and opening beak, concealing bird again when finished, actuated by slide to front, with hinged compartment to rear for key, with fitted box.