An Austro-Hungarian tortoise singing bird box with sterling silver mounts engraved a la Greque, the top with oval hinged cover opening to singing feathered bird automaton, the cover centre adorned with a bird in a gold ring, the bird set with rose-cut diamonds and ruby eye, catch to the front in the form of a bird. Vienna 1872–1922. Unidentified maker's mark FvN. H. 4.5 cm. L. 10 cm. W. 6 cm. Key included.

Antiquities, furniture, decorative art, carpets and books, 22 September 2021

Silver ▸ Silver

20,000–30,000 DKK