FINE SWISS FILIGREE, ENAMEL & GEM-SET AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD BOX

19th c.

The bird with red/black plumage, moving beak wings and perch, beneath an oval lid and top enameled with birds, flowers and a butterfly, set with rubies, emeralds and pearls, the sides with conforming decoration, the back opening to reveal a key, raised on four griffin-form feet. H: 1 3/4, W: 4 in.