14,375 CHF
C. Bruguier a Geneve No. 577, circa 1850. Very fine silver gilt and enamel singing bird box. Two part with lobed corners, entirely engraved with flowers over an engine-turned ground, the cover enamelled with painted bunches of flowers against a cobalt blue ground. Hinged compartment for the key. Lid enamelled with a finely painted Swiss landscape, a bunch of flowers on the enamel backing. Pierced and engraved gilt brass grid. Multicoloured feathered bird with moving body, wings, tail, opening beak and turning head. Brass plate, fusee with chain, stacked cams, fly regulator and rectangular bellow. Signature punched on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 62 x 95 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1996-04-20
