#66 • Singing bird box in sterling silver

Part of 260528 - "Spring Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - May 7-28 (live auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $4,600.00

Status: Sold

Singing bird box, spring-loaded return slide in front lifts the cover which releases the bird that then turns and sings until its cycle is complete, sterling silver box with fancy embossed details and floral bird accents, bird cover with matching bird scene, box measures 4 inches x 2.25 inches, truly a lovely little box sure to put a smile on everyone's face, lovingly referred to as Oliver by the staff. Recently serviced with fresh feathers and new bellows, includes a bird shaped key. CONDITION: Box is recently serviced with new bellows and mainspring, bird song operates perfectly, bird turns and moves as expected; excellent bright feathers; sterling box with signs of patinated edges which have since been polished. As with any bird-box, if it stops in the middle of a song with bird up, never force action, simply wind the box, as it has wound down, and allow it to go through its motions without pressure. Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 JH-78598