France Silver music box with singing bird (950) gilded with chased flowers and geometrical and floral decoration in blue, green and black enamels on a chased background opaque or translucent on a chased background. Oval cover enamelled on both sides of the castle of Chillon castle on the lake of Geneva and a bouquet of flowers on on a pale blue background, protecting a singing bird decorated with feathers. Sliding button for the start-up. Rear flap hiding a cavity containing a metal winding metal winding key. Gilt interior. Minerve and goldsmith's hallmarks, worn. Brass mechanism numbered 451 with stylized crown. stylized crown. Gross weight : 492 g. - H. : 3.3 cm - Length : 9.4 cm - Width : 6.4 cm. Width : 6.4 cm. Numerous missing enamels, notably on the lid, formerly lid, formerly restored; wear to the gilding. Mechanism to be revised.