UNUSUAL HALF HUNTER WITH UP/DOWN DIAL. A 20th Century Swiss enamelled singing bird box with silvered mounts and fitted oval watch. Small lever watch movement mounted in the front of the box. Wound and set by a crown under the box, silvered oval dial with gilt centre, blue steel hands. Singing bird mechanism with going barrel wound by key below the box. Small bellows mechanism providing air to a variable whistle operated by a system of cams and levers. The rod at the side of the box is pulled to start the bird singing. The oval lid rises and a bird appears, turning from side to side, flapping its wings and moving its beak. When the song is finished the bird falls backwards and the lid closes. Rectangular box standing on four small ball feet. The faces of translucent red enamel over an engine turned ground framed by engraved silvered mounts. The repousse scene on the oval door is of a couple embracing on a bench surrounded by birds. Signed : A Tilliere a Cluses. Bird box red enamel. Video will open in a new window. Using the mobile app? All our watches are in full working order and can be viewed in person at our London showroom and we’re always happy to send additional images, videos or answer any questions you may have. This service normally takes 2 to 3 days. Items must be sent via insured and signed for service. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE YOU! The item “ENAMELLED SINGING BIRD BOX AND WATCH (YouTube Video)” is in sale since Tuesday, June 8, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “smooth-trader” and is located in London, London. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
- Model: NA
- Department: Men
- Style: Luxury
- Case Material: Enamel
- Dial Style: Arabic Numerals
- Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
- Type: Pocket Watch
- Dial Colour: White
- With Papers: No
- Year Manufactured: 1920
- With Original Box/Packaging: No
- Closure: Open Face
- Display: Analogue
- Brand: Unbranded
- Customised: No
- Case Colour: Silver and Enamel