Bird cage clock with music box
Bird cage clock with music box
Switzerland, La Chaux-de-Fonds
circa 1800
Henri Maillardet, Droz, Jaquet
Bronze, enamel, brass, painted feathers; casting, gilding, painting, mechanical work
The base painted with landscape scenes in medallions, flowers, volutes and cartouches. Enamel dial underneath. One blued and two fine gilt hands. The movement with quarter striking on two bells. The cage with a sitting, singing and moving goldfinch. One hour trigger with different melodies. Drive mechanism with bellows and ten tin pipes.
The set includes a double-sided key and a handle.
Инв.2452/ММП