Lot 5224 - ibid160 Mobilier, Pendules, Varia, Sculptures, Tapis - online only - mardi, 22. septembre 2026, 10h00
SINGING BIRD BOX
Probably Switzerland, early 20th century.
Copper with raised decoration in the form of foliate sprays, billing doves, and a fox and raven after the fables of Jean de La Fontaine. On paw feet, with a drawer in the base. The top with an oval cover decorated in relief with a couple embracing amorously. A bird-shaped slide opens the oval cover, revealing a small singing bird that opens and closes its beak and flaps its wings. Winding key.
11 × 7.5 × 8 cm.
Conditionreport:
- Gilding rubbed CHF 1 500 / 2 500 | (€ 1 550 / 2 580)
Vendu pour CHF 1 875 (frais inclus)