Singing Bird Box and Vinaigrette
Singing Bird Box and Vinaigrette
Switzerland, Geneva
c. 1815–1825
Frères Rochat (movement)
Four-colour gold, feathers, metal movement
Marks: M in horizontal lozenge struck twice
The snuff/key compartment of this most unusual combined singing bird box is at the back and the vinaigrette with pierced grille to the left side. Note the delicately engraved flat panel from which the bird emerges.
3583.1-2MCA45/ДПИ