Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 13, 2012

LOT 193

ALAIN SILBERSTEIN SINGING BIRD IN A BOX OPUS 2 STEEL AND LACQUER Alain Silberstein, Architecte Horloger, Un Oiseau Dans La Boite, No. 13/99. Made circa 2006 Very fine and rare, limited edition, oval, black lacquer singing bird box. Accompanied by an Alain Silberstein pen watch, original fitted presentation box, glove, polishing cloth and original receipt.

C. Two body, black lacquer with reeded stainless steel trim, Alain Silberstein engraved stainless steel cover opens to reveal the singing bird, activated by a push button on the front, the bottom with built-in-key to wind, opening on the top to hold the watch pen. M. Gilt brass, going barrel and bellow, the revolving bird with moving wings and beak, controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel, pierced and engraved stainless steel grill. Pen watch with mechanical 17 jewel movement, black dial with Alain Silberstein hands and signature. Case signed and numbered. Dim. 13 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm.