#gem-set

CIRCA 1920

The bird [12 mm high] produces its song via a six pipe organ composed of two groups of three pipes following the curves of the case, the song is conveyed via metal tubes with compressed air from the bellows to the pipes and distributed by a pinned cylinder operating six valves; when activated, by a small gold button, the bird realistically sings, opens and closes his beak, swivels his body whilst his tail moves up and down.

In parcel-gilt and silver gem-set case, the text of the scroll is embellished with a gold leaf foliate border

Set with vari-cut peridot, cabochon garnet and old European-cut diamond foliate detail, one end terminating in a circular magnifying lens, opening to reveal a letter opener, mounted in rose gold and silver

Reuge (manufacturer)

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circa 1895