Beschreibung:

A SWISS ENAMELLED SILVER-GILT SINGING-BIRD BOX by Charles Bruguier, signed, Geneva, circa 1850 Rectangular box with lobed corners, the sides and base engine-turned with foliate strapwork, the cover engine-turned with scrolls partially enamelled in blue, the four corners enamelled with flowersprays on a blue ground, the border enamelled in lavender blue and engraved with gold taille d'épargne stylized flowerheads, the slightly raised side rims stamped with scrolls and foliage, a slide on the front side opening the hinged oval flap enamelled with a view of Lake Geneva and releasing the mechanism of the colourfully plumed bird rotating on its axis, flapping its wings, wagging its tail, turning its head and opening its beak; with fusee movement, stack of eight cams controlling the bird movements, and rear key compartment 98 mm. (3.7/8 in.) wide