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PROBABLY GENEVA, CIRCA 1860
细节
A SWISS LACQUERED TORTOISESHELL SINGING BIRD-BOX
PROBABLY GENEVA, CIRCA 1860
rectangular lacquered tortoiseshell box, painted with a courting couple in a wooded landscape, the cover centred with a hinged gilt-metal oval cover painted with a still-life, a slide in the form of a flying bird on the front side opening the flap and releasing the mechanism of the colourfully plumed bird, with key in the form of a bird
4 in. (102 mm.) wide (2)
PROBABLY GENEVA, CIRCA 1860
rectangular lacquered tortoiseshell box, painted with a courting couple in a wooded landscape, the cover centred with a hinged gilt-metal oval cover painted with a still-life, a slide in the form of a flying bird on the front side opening the flap and releasing the mechanism of the colourfully plumed bird, with key in the form of a bird
4 in. (102 mm.) wide (2)
注意事项
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.
荣誉呈献
Tom Johans