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The electric blue enamel case is simply stunning and the enamel is perfect. Gorgeous hypnotic effect guilloche tooling, engravings and two opals adorn this exquisite case. The case is solid .935 sterling silver and appropriately hallmarked; the gem settings are also hallmarked. Crafted by CH Marguerat in the 1910s/1920s and Marguerat is regarded as having the best enamel craftsman for singing bird boxes at the time.
The guilloche designs beneath the enamel are exceptional and the gorgeous enamel color presents differently depending upon the viewing angle and light source; the same hold trues for the iridescent nature of the hummingbird feathers.
The original bird is one nicest you will find on a going barrel bird box with brilliantly colored iridescent hummingbird feathers (red, green, blue and gold).Iridescent feathers present themselves differently depending upon the light source and viewing angle. I tried to capture the beauty of this bird using different angles in my video but cameras never do these feathers justice.
The original mechanical movement is also in excellent condition.
In summary, this is a fantastic antique singing bird box in amazing cosmetic and mechanical condition.
I fully serviced (cleaned, adjusted, lubricated)the mechanical movement so this singing bird box operates perfectly. I also rebuilt the tiny bird so it works perfectly. Buyers should be cautious when purchasing an antique singing bird box - always insist on seeing a photo of the mechanical movement foranysinging bird box described as \"antique\". Over 75% of the \"antique\" singing bird boxes for sale on & other other venues are not antique and many even have brand new mechanisms inside which are not disclosed to buyers. This significantly impacts both current value and future value appreciation.
The bird animates perfectly as follows: wings flap up/down, beak opens/closes, tail flutters up/down all the while singing to a beautiful oscillating bird song that is synchronized to the bird animation.
