MAY ANTIQUE & ART AUCTION Tuesday, 22 May 2018 - 10:00 AM start
A rare early 20thC French Bontem singing bird gilded box
Realised: $3,350 plus premium
Lot Details
the crisp-tooled gilt metal engraved case of rectangular form, slide button switch to the front releasing the hinged lid and exposing the iridescent feathered singing bird, with articulated bone beak, the wings and body move from side-to-side with accompanying synchronised bird song, standing above a grilled and engraved oval panel. Key wind, working order, hinged back flap revealing the key. 98 x 65 x 35 when closed.See for further details and video of the box in action https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1vqao4xhxlasqu1/AABc8zzfkad-h5gaO4BFKN2Fa?dl=0
