Frères Rochat

長方形車床雕刻鼻煙盒，四邊飾四色金花葉圖案，圓角位置精雕花葉圖案，盒頂中心橢圓形盒蓋精雕四色金花卉及葡萄圖案，周圍鑲半邊珍珠，打開橢圓形蓋可見雕刻鳥形圖案滑蓋，彩羽小鳥從下面升起，象牙鳥啄；開啟歌唱功能後，小鳥發出歌唱聲、旋轉身軀、拍動雙翼、開合鳥啄、首尾移動 • 小鳥機械裝置備芝麻鏈傳動系統，長方形風鼓，活塞汽笛製造歌唱聲 • 背面揭蓋儲存格 • 兩個機芯均印有橢圓形框FR 標誌，代表 Frères Rochat，各印有編號428 及429
* 拍品資料以英文圖錄為準。

No. 428:
Uto Auctions, Zurich, lot 421, November 22-25, 1982

No. 429:
Collection of Angus McCall
Sotheby's London, Collection of Angus McCall, lot 119A, July 8, 1963.
Collection of Henry Ford II
Replica Shoes 's New York, From the Collection of Henry Ford II, lot 25, February 24, 1978

Both boxes are in very good external, aesthetic and mechanical condition, apart from wear consistent with age. The gold details remain fine and crisp overall. Both boxes were serviced ten years ago, at which time the bellows in each were replaced. #428 – Case with patina overall, notably on the edges of the engine turned panels. Patina around the flowers to the top panel and borders of the engine turning, corners and the lid. Minimal dent to the right engine turned panel. Compartment to back closes securely, light denting to the interior of panel and light scratches. Bird rises correctly and sings after a moment of hesitation. Bird in excellent working condition, bill, head and wings work and move with crisp motion. #429 – Case with patina to the floral scroll borders, edges, and borders to the panels. Lid with patina around the bouquet, light scratches to the base texture. Engine turned panels in good condition, light denting to the front, right side, and bottom panels. Slide for activation with some movement before catching the interior activation slide. Two screws to the sides replaced. Compartment to the back closes securely, light scratching and denting on inside of panel. Bird movement in working condition with good movement of the bill, head and wings. Tonality of bird song is slightly muted.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

附帶原廠四色金鑰匙。