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A CONTINENTAL SILVER-GILT, ENAMEL AND IVORY TIMEPIECE WITH SINGING-BIRD AUTOMATON
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY
The oblong base with central circular timepiece flanked by applied classical figures representing the arts, on a purple enamel ground, the back with vari-coloured musical trophies among foliage, the sides with foliage scrolls, applied with two 'gem-set' ivory figures admiring a bird in a gilded cage, all below three cast trees with intertwined branches, supporting two doves protecting their nest, a lever on one side operates the automaton, with a winding key and contained in a fitted case
8 in. (20 cm.) high
gross weight 32 oz. 15 dwt. (1,020 gr.)
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY
The oblong base with central circular timepiece flanked by applied classical figures representing the arts, on a purple enamel ground, the back with vari-coloured musical trophies among foliage, the sides with foliage scrolls, applied with two 'gem-set' ivory figures admiring a bird in a gilded cage, all below three cast trees with intertwined branches, supporting two doves protecting their nest, a lever on one side operates the automaton, with a winding key and contained in a fitted case
8 in. (20 cm.) high
gross weight 32 oz. 15 dwt. (1,020 gr.)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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