A SWISS TORTOISESHELL SINGING BIRD-BOX
POSSIBLY GENEVA, CIRCA 1850/1860
rectangular tortoiseshell box, the cover centred with a hinged oval gilt-metal cover chased with foliage and two birds, a slide on the front opening the flap and releasing the colourfully plumed bird, rear hinged panel containing key
3 15/16 in. (100 mm.) wide (2)
A SWISS TORTOISESHELL SINGING BIRD-BOX
POSSIBLY GENEVA, CIRCA 1850/1860
rectangular tortoiseshell box, the cover centred with a hinged oval gilt-metal cover chased with foliage and two birds, a slide on the front opening the flap and releasing the colourfully plumed bird, rear hinged panel containing key
3 15/16 in. (100 mm.) wide (2)
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