Silver music box with singing bird (950)
gilded with chased flowers and geometrical and floral decoration
in blue, green and black enamels on a chased background
opaque or translucent on a chased background.
Oval cover enamelled on both sides of the castle of
Chillon castle on the lake of Geneva and a bouquet of flowers on
on a pale blue background, protecting a singing bird decorated with
feathers.
Sliding button for the start-up.
Rear flap hiding a cavity containing a metal winding
metal winding key. Gilt interior.
Minerve and goldsmith's hallmarks, worn.
Brass mechanism numbered 451 with stylized crown.
stylized crown.
Gross weight : 492 g. - H. : 3.3 cm - Length : 9.4 cm - Width : 6.4 cm.
Width : 6.4 cm.
Numerous missing enamels, notably on the lid, formerly
lid, formerly restored; wear to the gilding.
Mechanism to be revised.
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