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Lot 14

A Rochet Freres gilt-brass and enamel singing bird box,
Swiss, Circa 1820

18 May 2016, 13:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £13,750 inc. premium

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A Rochet Freres gilt-brass and enamel singing bird box, Swiss, Circa 1820

the baseplate stamped the initials FR within an oval, the top-wind fuse movement with eight cams in highly decorated gilt-brass case the lid mounted with four star shaped applique flowers inset with sea pearls and paste, the oval lid enamelled with a biblical scene with three figures, the brightly feathered bird with head, beak and wing movements, 4 ins (10cm) wide

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