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Collection of singing-bird boxes (enamel & silver-gilt)
3025203 Collection of singing-bird boxes (enamel & silver-gilt) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Top right: A SWISS ENAMELLED SILVER-GILT SINGING-BIRD BOX
by Charles Bruguier (1788-1862), the movement struck with mark C.BRUGUIER A GENEVE and numbered 430, Geneva, circa 1860
Rectangular box with receding lobed corners, the sides and base engine-turned and engraved with flowersprays and blank reserves, the cover enamelled with a mountainous riverside landscape within a scrolling border partly enamelled in blue, the sides cast with four drop-shaped corners, a slide on the front side opening the hinged oval flap enamelled with a mountainous riverside landscape view at the outside and with a flowerspray on a pale blue ground at the inside, and releasing the mechanism of the colourfully plumed singing bird rotating on its axis, flapping its wings, wagging its tail, turning its head and opening its beak, the associated key in rear key compartment
3A in. (95 mm.) wide
Lower right: A SWISS ENAMELLED SILVER-GILT SINGING-BIRD BOX
by Lamy, the movement scratched in with Lamy rue d Enfer A GenAve and numbered EPG/WG 3/81, Geneva, circa 1880
Rectangular box, the cover, baluster sides and base engine-turned and engraved with blank reserves, flowersprays and shells in the corners, the bulging parts of the sides engraved with bands of stylised acanthus and with ribbon-twist bands, a slide on the front side opening the hinged oval flap enamelled with a a view of Lake Geneva with the SalAve and the Mont Blanc in the background, a flowerspray on a white ground at the inside, and releasing the mechanism of the colourfully plumed singing bird rotating on its axis, flapping its wings, turning its head and opening its beak, the key in rear key compartment
3.15/16 in. (100 mm.) wide
Top left: A SWISS ENAMELLED SILVER-GILT SINGING-BIRD BOX
by Charles Bruguier (1788-1862), the movement struck with mark C.BRUGUIER A GENEVE and numbered 151, Geneva, circa 1850
Rectangular box, the sides and base engine-turned and engraved with scrolls and foliage, the cover set with two oblong vertical reserves chased with flowers on a matted ground, the centre enamelled with translucent blue basse-taille foliage, within opaque blue enamelled borders, a slide on the front side opening the hinged oval flap enamelled with a mountainous lakeside view of Lake Geneva at the outside and with a flowerspray at the inside, and releasing the mechanism of the colourfully plumed singing bird rotating on its axis, flapping its wings, wagging its tail, turning its head and opening its beak, the key in rear key compartment
35/8 in. (92 mm.) wide
Lower left: A SWISS ENAMELLED SILVER-GILT SINGING-BIRD BOX
by Charles Bruguier (1788-1862), the movement struck with mark C.BRUGUIER A GENEVE and numbered 200, also scratched in with address Charles Bruguier au grand PrA©s A Geneve, Geneva, circa 1850
Rectangular box, the sides and base engine-turned and engraved with trophies of Music and flowersprays, the cover engraved with flowers and scrolls on a blue enamelled champleveground surrounding a shaped reserve enamelled with flowersprays on a light-blue ground, a slide on the front side opening the hinged oval flap enamelled with a mountainous riverside landscape view at the outside and with a flowerspray on a turquoise blue ground at the inside, and releasing the mechanism of the colourfully plumed shy singing bird rotating on its axis, flapping its wings, turning its head and opening its beak, the key in rear key compartment
35/8 in. (92 mm.) wide ); Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright
Media ID 22490132
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases a remarkable collection of singing-bird boxes, crafted with exquisite enamel and silver-gilt by the Swiss School in the 19th century. The top right box, created by Charles Bruguier, features a rectangular design with receding lobed corners. Its sides and base are adorned with intricate engine-turned engravings of flowersprays and blank reserves. The cover is beautifully enamelled with a picturesque mountainous riverside landscape, surrounded by an enchanting scrolling border partly enamelled in blue. A slide on the front side opens the hinged oval flap, revealing another scenic view on one side and a delicate flowerspray on a pale blue ground on the other. This mechanism also brings to life a vibrantly plumed singing bird that rotates on its axis, flaps its wings, wags its tail, turns its head, and opens its beak. The lower right box bears the mark of Lamy and boasts similar craftsmanship. Its rectangular shape is embellished with engine-turned engravings of blank reserves, flowersprays, shells in the corners, stylised acanthus bands along bulging parts of the sides, and ribbon-twist bands. Opening this box reveals an enamelled scene depicting Lake Geneva with SalAve and Mont Blanc as well as an intricately designed birdspray on white ground inside. On the top left stands another masterpiece from Charles Bruguier's workshop featuring translucent blue basse-taille foliage within opaque blue borders set against two oblong vertical reserves chased with flowers on matted ground. The hinged oval flap displays yet another breathtaking lakeside view while releasing a colorfully plumed singing bird. Lastly, the lower left box showcases trophies of Music alongside floral engravings surrounding an eye-catching shaped reserve enamelled with flowersprays. Its hinged oval flap exhibits both exterior landscapes as well as interior turquoise-blue grounds adorned by beautiful birdsprays. These stunning singing-bird boxes are a testament to the exceptional artistry and craftsmanship of the
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