04-06-200204-06-2002
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2135Boston
April 6, 2002 10:00 AMCalender
160

Continental Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box

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$2,820$2,400
Auction: Sale #2135 - 2135Location: BostonDate / Time: April 06, 2002 10:00AM

Description:

Continental Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, likely France, late 19th century, rectangular box with gilt metal bezel enclosing pierced and engraved gilt metal grille enclosing the bird under oval lid engraved with a pair of birds over a rose blossom with pale coloration, in fitted case, box 3 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 1 3/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Keywords

France, gilt metal bezel enclosing, gilt metal grille