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A late 19th century German silver gilt Singing Bird box, the rectangular case decorated in relief wi
Currency:GBP
Category:Everything Else / Other
Start Price:NA
Auction Date:2004 Nov 30 @ 10:00 (UTC)
Location:United Kingdom
A late 19th century German silver gilt Singing Bird box, the rectangular case decorated in relief with villagers revelling in the manner of David Tenniers, front right 'bird' slider, hinged oval cover, revealing a bird with iridescent real plumage and ivory beak, side to side movement, flapping wings and moving beak and tail, brass and steel movement and numbered 169, pierced foliate scroll grille base with winding hole, rear compartment with bird key, 4ins
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United Kingdom
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25th November - 9.30 a.m. -1.00 p.m. & 2.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. (trade only)
26th November - 9.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
27th November - 9.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
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