Singing bird box
Singing bird box
Germany, Hanau
circa 1930
Kurtz Johan Sigismund, Company "J. Kurz & Co"
Silver, ivory, metal, painted feathers; gilding, casting, chasing, engraving, parfling
11 х 8.75 х 4.375 cm, 616 gr
Marks: "925", "crescent", "crown"; image of a swan with letters "J" and "K" on the sides in the oval frame
Box in gilded silver case is in the form of a book. A cover and a spine of the book are decorated with ivory plates. The top cover is ornated with floral ornaments, made in the technique of inlaying metal, engraving on ivory and metal, chasing. The ornament elements are tinted with gold bronze paint. The inner side of the lid is mirror-polished. The lid is locked with chased metal latch decorated with ivory onlays. A chased silver insert is along the spine. Metal winding key on a plastic stand is in the set. The key grip is in the form of a volumetric bird.
Инв.4472/ДПИ