A SWISS TORTOISESHELL SINGING-BIRD BOX
PROBABLY GENEVA, CIRCA 1860
rectangular tortoiseshell box, the cover centred with a hinged oval cover of polished gold, a slide on the front side opening the flap and releasing the mechanism of the colourfully plumed bird, the reverse panel with sliding compartment containing the key
3¾ in. (95 mm.) wide (2)
A SWISS TORTOISESHELL SINGING-BIRD BOX
PROBABLY GENEVA, CIRCA 1860
rectangular tortoiseshell box, the cover centred with a hinged oval cover of polished gold, a slide on the front side opening the flap and releasing the mechanism of the colourfully plumed bird, the reverse panel with sliding compartment containing the key
3¾ in. (95 mm.) wide (2)
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