Lot 527 | Fine Furniture
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Lot 527

A Small Late 19th Century Swiss Singing-Bird Automaton Box. The rectangular tortoiseshell case having an oval gilt brass pop-up flap to the top engraved with an urn cascading flowers, and opening via a sliding catch release to the front to reveal a small singing bird with vibrant coloured plumage, emerging from an intricately pierced grille within. The case engraved with retailers name Finnigans London, with a hinged panel to the back enclosing compartment for the winding key. 1¼” (3 cm) high, 4” (10 cm) wide, 2¾” (7 cm) deep.

Sold for: £3400

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Description

A Small Late 19th Century Swiss Singing-Bird Automaton Box. The rectangular tortoiseshell case having an oval gilt brass pop-up flap to the top engraved with an urn cascading flowers, and opening via a sliding catch release to the front to reveal a small singing bird with vibrant coloured plumage, emerging from an intricately pierced grille within. The case engraved with retailers name Finnigans London, with a hinged panel to the back enclosing compartment for the winding key. 1¼” (3 cm) high, 4” (10 cm) wide, 2¾” (7 cm) deep.