An enamelled iron and brass letter box
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An enamelled iron and brass letter box

MADE BY ALFRED DAGUET, 1911

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An enamelled iron and brass letter box
Made by Alfred Daguet, 1911
Of Russian inspiration, of rectangular form on four feet, the toplid with a hammered, engraved and enamelled decoration of two stylised birds in a roundel inlaid with opals and multi-coloured cabochons, the interior lined with embossed and gilt leather, with matching padlock
11cm. high x 22cm. wide x 23cm. deep
Engraved artist's monogram AD and dated 1911
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拍品专文

The decoration possibly inspired by the Russian ballet L'Oiseau de Feu, which was succesfully performed in Paris from 1910 to 1911.