15th May, 2024 10:30 GMT/BST
Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools
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A Faux Lapis Lazuli And Gilt Metal Oval Singing Bird Box, By Reuge
late 20th century, No. 26815/0079, the bird with multi-coloured plumage, opening and closing beak, flapping wings and tail feather whilst turning to the synchronised melodic birdsong, rising through pierced gilt grille with bird-form centrum, in oval case with Lapis finished top, gilt frame and underside, push start button to right side, captive key beneath - 5", 13cm wide
This lot has been imported from outside the United Kingdom under the Temporary Admission Scheme. VAT will be charged at 20% on the hammer price and 20% on the buyer's premium.
Sold for £750
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools, 15th May, 2024
The Scientific and Musical Sales encompass microscopes, telescopes and binoculars, surveying and navigational equipment, medical and pharmaceutical instruments, woodworking and engineering tools, measuring devices, mining equipment, cameras from vintage to modern and optical toys. The sale also includes all musical related items from antique, vintage and good modern orchestral instruments to vintage and modern guitars, concertinas, musical boxes, juke boxes, polyphones, gramophones and vintage and modern amplifiers and stereo equipment.
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Tuesday 14 May 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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