Geneva, Nov 05, 2023
LOT 353
REUGE SINGING BIRD BOX
CHF 4,000 - 8,000
EUR 4,300 - 8,500 / USD 4,500 - 8,900 / HKD 34,700 - 70,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 8,125
Fine, keyless, gilt metal and painted on enamel singing bird box.
Rectangular case, turned feet, canted corners set with garnet stones, ivory coloured plaques to the sides with fl oral motifs, front and reverse with painted oval central scenes, the upper with ivory colored plaque with radial floral designs, the bird cover with painted on enamel scene of two ladies and a gentleman.
Rectangular case, turned feet, canted corners set with garnet stones, ivory coloured plaques to the sides with fl oral motifs, front and reverse with painted oval central scenes, the upper with ivory colored plaque with radial floral designs, the bird cover with painted on enamel scene of two ladies and a gentleman.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Brand Reuge, Switzerland
Year Made in the 20th century
Material Gilt brass
Caliber Rectangular brass, going barrel and rectangular bellows, the revolving bird with moving wings, tail and beak, controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel, gilt brass grill pierced and engraved.
Dimensions 118 x 65 mm x 48 mm high.
Signature Movement