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A SWISS GOLD AND ENAMEL COMBINED MUSICAL AND SINGING BIRD BOX, the movement by Frères Rochat, Geneva, circa 1825
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- the box unmarked, the movement signed twice with initials and numbered 52
- Gold, Enamel, Hummingbird Feathers
- length 3 1/2in.
- 9cm
with an oval plaque enamelled en plein with fruit and flowers, opening to a plumed and automated bird raised from a blue enamel bed, the sides engine-turned and chased with foliage and urns highlighted with blue enamel, the movement separately wound
Provenance
Miss Elisabeth Moncrieffe of Moncreif, sold by her executors
Sotheby's, London, 4 June 1998, lot 61
Sotheby's, London, 4 June 1998, lot 61
Condition
working well, bird song continues after bird goes down, a small post in movement now lacking its devise, perhaps this is connected to why the bird song does not turn off, one dent in the back, slight bulge in one side, unusual arrangement where the hinged top has to be opened to reveal the winding holes, which aren't normally concealed
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.