Attributed to Bruguier

• rectangular box with oval plaque enameled with a Swiss mountain scene, the underside enameled with a bouquet of summer flowers • the bird raising from scroll bird-shaped pierced and engraved reserve, brightly feathered bird, with flapping wings, swiveling body, turning head, moving beak and flapping tail • the surround overlaid with translucent blue enamel against an engine-turned ground, further with polychrome enamel florets and gold scrollwork, and opaque white enamel kidney shaped motif at each corner • the case sides and bottom engine-turned and engraved with foliate swags against a finely engine-turned ground

The present lot contains endangered species which is subject to United States Fish & Wildlife Services CITES restrictions upon international export. The time frame for shipment outside the United States is approximately 6-8 months. The bird is currently not working, but complete and will need an overhaul. The enamel is in overall good condition with one minor area of restoration to the top of the tree on the right side or 1 o’clock. Additionally with one small chip to the tree trunk at 3 o'clock.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

For a discussion of Bruguier and their work and examples of similar singing bird boxes by them, see Bailly, Flights of Fancy, p. 260-288.