傳為Bruguier所製

• 長方形盒子，橢圓形夾板飾琺瑯，描繪瑞士山景，底面飾琺瑯，描繪一束夏季花朵 • 小鳥藏身於渦卷穿孔雕刻面板下，羽翼豐盈，翅膀扑棱，身軀靈動，左顧右盼，鳥喙開合，尾翼拍動 • 車床雕刻飾紋上附半透明藍色琺瑯，另配多色琺瑯與金色渦卷，每角各附白色琺瑯裝飾 • 盒側與盒底各附車床雕刻飾紋，上附花葉裝飾
* 拍品資料以英文圖錄為準。

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.