Swiss, Singing Bird Box, an embossed silver case featuring village scenes of people in period costumes, some dancing, some in a musical group, others sitting, holding hands, even the very bottom panel includes a couple dancing on the beach, with a pipe smoking on-looker. A hinged snuff box lid in the rear shows a farmer's wife milking a cow, and sheep in the field, c1925 — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Swiss, Singing Bird Box, an embossed silver case featuring village scenes of people in period costumes, some dancing, some in a musical group, others sitting, holding hands, even the very bottom panel includes a couple dancing on the beach, with a pipe smoking on-looker. A hinged snuff box lid in the rear shows a farmer's wife milking a cow, and sheep in the field, c1925
Brand: Unsigned
Price: 2500 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Singing Bird Animated Unsigned Switzerland auction

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Sale date May 15, 2011

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Maker Unsigned
Type Shelf or Mantel Singing Bird Animated
Country Switzerland
Price type auction
Date May 15, 2011
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

bird, with black / green feathers sings loudly, and the case is in good shape - no dings. There is a small amount of gold wash remaining on case, which was originally applied to keep the silver from tarnishing, also some dried polish shows in recessed areas. No exterior markings. 3.75 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches.

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts