A SWISS ENAMEL AND GOLD SINGING BIRD BOX PROBABLY BY...

Rectangular, chased on cover and base with symmetrical panels of ivy tendrils on engine turned ground, the sides with foliate sprays emerging from scrolls, all within geometric and foliate borders, the cover centred by a hinged enamelled oval medallion depicting a view of the Mont-Blanc, opening to reveal a singing bird with painted multi-coloured feathers, his head turning, his wings flapping while swiveling on an axel emerging from a grille pierced with scrolling foliate, sliding lever on front panel, keyhole on underside, with original key set with pearls, in later fitted case with stand lined with Chinese silk
33⁄4 in. (9.5 cm.) long

Provenance
Sir John (1906-1982) and Lady Clare Keswick (1905-1998) then by descent to,
Margaret Keswick (1941-1995).