£1,600
A Swiss tortoiseshell singing bird box, late 19th c, the oval silver lid engraved with birds, springing open to reveal a brightly plumaged and singing bird, key compartment at back, key, 10cm l, plush lined maroon morocco covered case
The collection of C. W. Briggs (1906-1971) (lots 1-429)
Working order; tortoiseshell cracked along right side and edge of top but not chipped, no repair, leather case worn
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