£10,000
A Swiss gilt white metal and enamel cased singing bird automaton music box, by Charles Bruguier (1788 - 1862); of rectangular form, the hinged oval cover decorated with a Lake and Mountain landscape, the spandrels with flowers on a light blue ground; the front, back, sides and underside with foliate and floral engraving, to recessed lobed corners; a hinged compartment at the back housing the key; the pop-up cover with conforming enamel decoration to its underside, the coloured feathered bird rising amongst pierced gilt metal foliate filigree work; 4cm high, 9.5cm wide, 6cm deep With original purple velvet lined leather retail case.
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