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CONTINENTAL SILVER AND SILVER-PLATE
A SWISS GILT-METAL AND ENAMEL SINGING BIRD BOX
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
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A SWISS GILT-METAL AND ENAMEL SINGING BIRD BOX
Late 19th/early 20th century
Oblong, the four side panels enameled with landscapes including mountains and boats on a lake, the cover with a landscape including sheep and buildings; the central panel enameled with an amorous shepherd and shepherdess and opening to reveal a gilt-metal pierced grille and the feathered bird.
2½in. x 4in. (6.3cm. x 10cm.)
Late 19th/early 20th century
Oblong, the four side panels enameled with landscapes including mountains and boats on a lake, the cover with a landscape including sheep and buildings; the central panel enameled with an amorous shepherd and shepherdess and opening to reveal a gilt-metal pierced grille and the feathered bird.
2½in. x 4in. (6.3cm. x 10cm.)