Enchanting Bird Blue
The “tabatière” has been an object of exceptional beauty and desire for centuries. A piece of infinite delicacy and enchantment, it harbors a natural melody in the palm of your hand.
The Enchanting Bird is the modern-day tabatière, true to the high-precision mechanisms that once dazzled the imperial and royal courts of Europe.
Description
A transparent case, yet it carries a secret. Once the mechanism is activated, the magic begins—a colorful bird emerges from hiding to charm us with its clear and melodious song, moving its head, beak, wings, and tail. It seems about to take flight, yet, almost as suddenly, retreats into its sanctuary. To rest before the next performance.
Technical Features
General information
- Limited edition of 36 pieces
- Automaton movement with a singing bird
- Dimensions: 12 cm × 7 cm × 4.5 cm (4 3/4” × 2 3/4” × 1 3/4”)
- Weight: 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
Movement
- Protection system in case of manual closure
- Composed of more than 250 parts, assembled by hand in our workshops in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland
- Bird composed of 28 elements
- Bird animation: approximately 14 seconds
- Running reserve: approximately 7 cycles
Materials
- Stainless steel and rhodium
- Polished glass
- Bird made of titanium and white gold
CHF 16,500