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LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
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A Swiss tortoiseshell singing bird box
Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Of typical rectangular form, the underside inscribed Asprey with hinged door to rear for winding key, the top with plain gilt-brass oval cover, sliding catch to the front to release the bird emerging from filigree work, moving, flapping its wings and opening its beak to birdsong; with Asprey leather presentation box
10cm. wide
Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Of typical rectangular form, the underside inscribed Asprey with hinged door to rear for winding key, the top with plain gilt-brass oval cover, sliding catch to the front to release the bird emerging from filigree work, moving, flapping its wings and opening its beak to birdsong; with Asprey leather presentation box
10cm. wide
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