Lot Details
Lot 144
German Sterling Silver Singing Bird Box
20th Century
Shaped rectangular decorated with birds and foliate scrolls. Length 3 7/8 inches (10 cm).
C Property of a Florida Lady
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Sold for $2,016 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Maker's mark EB in an oval
Generally good condition overall; bird has been singing but does not close back into box when finished; the sliding "on/off" mechanism does not appear to be working
Please note that Doyle does not guarantee the workings of the bird box and it should be expected that it will require professional restoration.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
Generally good condition overall; bird has been singing but does not close back into box when finished; the sliding "on/off" mechanism does not appear to be working
Please note that Doyle does not guarantee the workings of the bird box and it should be expected that it will require professional restoration.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
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