A Reuge singing bird automaton music box
20th Century, Switzerland
Marked: Reuge Music / Sainte-Croix / Made in Switzerland
The rectangular-form bird-box with blue and white enamel panels on brass case decorated with figural roundels of courting scenes and floral sprays, the top centering an oval hinged lid revealing a reticulated grill with singing feathered automaton bird
1.875" H x 4.675" W x 2.75" D
Condition Report: Overall good condition with shelf wear, scuffs, and scratches commensurate with age. Areas of restorations to blue enamel.
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20th Century, Switzerland
Marked: Reuge Music / Sainte-Croix / Made in Switzerland
The rectangular-form bird-box with blue and white enamel panels on brass case decorated with figural roundels of courting scenes and floral sprays, the top centering an oval hinged lid revealing a reticulated grill with singing feathered automaton bird
1.875" H x 4.675" W x 2.75" D
Condition Report: Overall good condition with shelf wear, scuffs, and scratches commensurate with age. Areas of restorations to blue enamel.