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THE MOVEMENT BY CHARLES BRUGUIER, GENEVA, CIRCA 1860
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A SWISS TORTOISESHELL SINGING BIRD BOX
THE MOVEMENT BY CHARLES BRUGUIER, GENEVA, CIRCA 1860
rectangular tortoiseshell box, the cover centred with a hinged oval enamelled cover, a slide on the front side opening the flap and releasing the mechanism of the colourfully plumed singing bird rotating on its axis, flapping its wings, turning its head and opening its beak to whistle a tune; a key inside hinged compartment on reverse
3¾ in. (95 mm.) wide
THE MOVEMENT BY CHARLES BRUGUIER, GENEVA, CIRCA 1860
rectangular tortoiseshell box, the cover centred with a hinged oval enamelled cover, a slide on the front side opening the flap and releasing the mechanism of the colourfully plumed singing bird rotating on its axis, flapping its wings, turning its head and opening its beak to whistle a tune; a key inside hinged compartment on reverse
3¾ in. (95 mm.) wide
來源
Christie's, Geneva, 15 November 1988, lot 172.
注意事項
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.
榮譽呈獻
Amelia Anderson