Property from the Collection of David and Marie Cooper (lots 182, 184-185, 187-188, 200)
A jewelled rectangular silver-gilt mounted singing bird box, probably Karl Griesbaum, Germany, early 20th century
Live auction begins on:
November 19, 01:30 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
Bid
4,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
rectangular, the gilt-metal lid and sides overlaid with enamelled silver scrollwork applied with coloured gemstones, pearls and pastes, the lid centred with a hinged oval plaque opening to reveal a hummingbird-feathered singing bird with metal beak, surrounded by a pierced grille, plain metal base, on scrolling silver-gilt anthemion feet, apparently unmarked,
10.6 cm., 4 1/8 in. wide
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