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    IMPORTANT SILVER AND OBJECTS OF VERTU

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    16 April 2004

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    • A SWISS GILT-METAL AND ENAMEL
    Lot 10

    A SWISS GILT-METAL AND ENAMEL SINGING-BIRD BOX WITH AUTOMATON PANEL

    20TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    USD 11,950

    Estimate

    USD 1,200 - USD 1,800

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    A SWISS GILT-METAL AND ENAMEL SINGING-BIRD BOX WITH AUTOMATON PANEL
    20TH CENTURY
    Rectangular, the cover with enamelled scene of lovers, the opening revealing a singing bird with moving beak and wings, the cover surround with blue guilloché enamel and pink flowers, the hinged front panel opening to reveal a compartment with moving see-saw and fountain against an enamelled scene, with attached hinged key
    3¼in. (83mm.) long

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