A SWISS BRASS AND ENAMELLED MODEL OF A DOMED BIRD-CAGE
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A SWISS BRASS AND ENAMELLED MODEL OF A DOMED BIRD-CAGE

LATE 18TH CENTURY

Closed18 November 2015

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GBP 2,000–3,000

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A SWISS BRASS AND ENAMELLED MODEL OF A DOMED BIRD-CAGE
LATE 18TH CENTURY
With a door enclosing a wooden perch with three polychrome painted birds, the frieze centred by an oval medallion with romantic scenes, suspended on a spirally twisted silk braid, formally fitted with a clock to the underside, now fitted for electricity
17 ½ in. (44.5 cm.) high; 12 in. (31 cm.) square

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