Lot 318

CONTINENTAL SODALITE SINGING BIRD BOX
CIRCA 1900




Auction: Day 2
£2,520
Description
of rectangular form, with a central inset gilt metal oval hinged cover engraved with two birds encircled by flowering vines, opening by a gilt thumbpiece revealing a rising automaton singing bird with moving wings, beak and tail
Dimensions
9.5cm wide, 3.5cm high, 6.5cm deep
Provenance
The Estate of Sir John and Lady Clare Keswick at Portrack House, Dumfriesshire



