German Sterling Silver Singing Bird Automaton Box
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German Sterling Silver Singing Bird Automaton Box
circa 1900, the underside marked "Sterling / Germany / 925 / 1," the serpentine case raised on bun feet, with all over embossed scroll floral, putti and instrument designs on a stippled ground. When the mechanism is wound, the oval lid lifts to reveal a feathered bird which pivots, flaps, and chirps; includes key.
2 3/8 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
circa 1900, the underside marked "Sterling / Germany / 925 / 1," the serpentine case raised on bun feet, with all over embossed scroll floral, putti and instrument designs on a stippled ground. When the mechanism is wound, the oval lid lifts to reveal a feathered bird which pivots, flaps, and chirps; includes key.
2 3/8 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition
Automaton mechanism's sound and some movement working intermittently at time of evaluation; some scattered scratches to case and some wear and loss to feathers; later key.
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German Sterling Silver Singing Bird Automaton Box
Estimate $50 - $25,000
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