Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional singing bird cylinder music box is a wonder of Austrian mechanical ingenuity.
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19th Century Austrian Other Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Mechanical Bird
Jeweled Singing Bird Box
$22,500
Jeweled Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Jeweled Singing Bird Box Circa 1880 This exquisite enamel and jewel-mounted singing bird box is a captivating example of mechanical artistry.
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Late 19th Century Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass, Enamel
Cobalt Enamel Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
First developed in the late 18th century, mechanical singing bird boxes quickly became among the most enchanting luxury objects of European decorative arts, celebrated at royal court...
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Late 19th Century Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Brass
Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Champlevé Enameled Bronze Singing Bird Box Circa 1880 Striking in both form and function, this champlevé enameled bronze singing bird box reflects a refined blend of decorative arti...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Gold and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Rochat
Located in London, GB
Frères Rochat—comprising three brothers working in Switzerland in the early 19th century—were among the greatest makers of singing bird boxes and mechanical automata. Their work repr...
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1820s Swiss Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Gold
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Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier
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H 2 in W 3 in D 2 in Dm 4 in L 4.5 in
Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier
Located in London, GB
:Geoffrey T. Mayson, Mechanical Singing-Bird Tabatieres, 2001/ ISBN: 978-0709063032 Cf.
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1870s Swiss Romantic Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Gold, Silver
Singing Mechanical Bird in Cage
Located in Pembroke, MA
Singing mechanical bird in cage. Giltwood base with neoclassical decoration, brass cage.
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19th Century German Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890
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H 5.5 in W 4.75 in D 8.25 in
Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural bank offers polychromed cast iron construction with mother bird feeding her nest of baby chicks, identifying patent marks on base as photographed, c1890 Measures-...
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Late 19th Century Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Iron
Vintage European Mechanical Singing Bird in Brass Cage
Located in Dallas, TX
Turn of the century French (or German) bird cage with singing bird in great condition (circa 1920)
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Mechanical Bird
Antique Bontems Mechanical Singing Birds Cage Automaton Musical Box
By Bontems
Located in Austin, TX
This is a large mechanical singing birds cage automaton by famous French automaton maker Bontems.
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Brass
Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bird Cage Music Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New Orleans, LA
A mechanical bird sings in its gilded cage in this exceptionally rare French automaton.
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Brass
Coin-Operated Singing Bird Cage Automaton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hand-feathered in brilliant yellow and red is the diminutive mechanical bird inside its gilded cage. This delightful and rare singing bird automaton combines outstanding artistry wit...
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19th Century Unknown Other Antique Mechanical Bird
Silver Double Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of the rarest examples of a mechanical bird box ever seen, this extraordinary box features not one, but two brilliantly colored love birds.
Category
19th Century American Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Mechanical Wind Up French Singing Bird Cage Automaton
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A brass wire cage with knob finial and loop handle; set on a slivered brass base with an ornate repousse frieze of frolicking putti; the whole supported by three turned brass feet; t...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Brass
1920 René Lalique Pigeons Clock Grey-Blue Stained Glass Mechanical Movement
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H 5.91 in Dm 5.32 in L 5.91 in
1920 René Lalique Pigeons Clock Grey-Blue Stained Glass Mechanical Movement
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Pigeons" clock made in 1920 in molded frosted glass with grey-blue patina, working original mechanical movement. Design of birds. Extremely rare model which was not com...
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Glass
Silver Fusée Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare, early Swiss fusée singing bird box by the renowned Charles Bruguier combines exquisite artistry with outstanding mechanical craftsmanship.
Category
19th Century Swiss Other Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century West German Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Brass Cage
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H 11.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Early 20th Century West German Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Brass Cage
Located in Middleburg, VA
An enchanting masterpiece of mechanical artistry, this rare two-bird singing automaton embodies the romance and refinement of Europe's fascination with automatons at the turn of the ...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Automation Singing Birds in giltwood and brass cage
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H 20 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Late 19th Century French Automation Singing Birds in giltwood and brass cage
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two feathered mechanical birds in great working condition. Both birds sing, move their peaks and turn their heads.
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1890s Swiss Neoclassical Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Brass
19th C. Triple Singing Automaton Singing Birds Gilt Mechanical Antiques Birdcage
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H 22 in Dm 13 in
19th C. Triple Singing Automaton Singing Birds Gilt Mechanical Antiques Birdcage
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gilt bronze automaton cage decorated with panels and Corner niches flanking each panel with forms of statuaries on pedestals Hand-feathered in brilliant colors mechanical birds ins...
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19th Century European Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Jeweled Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Jeweled Singing Bird Box Early 20th Century This exceptional early-20th century Austrian singing bird box exemplifies the height of mechanical artistry and decorative luxury.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Karl Griesbaum, German Singing Bird Automaton
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Mechanical, wind-up singing bird in a polished brass cage.
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Brass
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$595
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By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning set of opera or theatre glasses in original leather case. By Colmont FT Paris France, Circa 1890s Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl and abalone inset on brass cylindrical body w...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Brass
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By John White Alexander
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
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1880s American Impressionist Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century German Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Freres Jordan, Hanau c.1800
$6,797
H 0.48 in W 3.43 in D 0.99 in
Antique 19th Century German Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Freres Jordan, Hanau c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century German gold and enamel snuff box. This elongated rectangular snuff box, features cut corners and a lid adorned with intricate enamel work. The lid's central plaq...
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19th Century German Other Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Alfred de Breanski Sr.19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of Loch Lubnaig, C1880
$31,709
H 32.25 in W 44.25 in D 3 in
19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of Loch Lubnaig
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Alfred de Breanski Snr British, (1852-1928) The Head of Loch Lubnaig Oil on canvas, signed & transcribed verso Image size: 23.5 inches x 35.5 inches Size including frame: 32.25 inch...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Set of 12 English Raised Gilt Porcelain Dinner Service Plates
By Royal Worcester
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A regal set of 12 elaborately gild service plates, by Royal Worcester. The set with delicate broad gilt borders with a white porcelain background. The mark on the back from 1950.
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1950s American Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Antique French 19th Century Hunting Cabinet / Black Forest Barley Twist Oak
$7,457
H 80.71 in W 36.23 in D 22.05 in
Rare Antique French 19th Century Hunting Cabinet / Black Forest Barley Twist Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Amazing 19th century antique French Renaissance revival Hunting style / Black Forest Cabinet. This piece is such a nice display of craftsmanship & remains in superb condition. Ri...
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Oak
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
$368,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 104 in W 45 in D 6 in
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Stained Glass
Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Planters
$14,000 / set
H 19 in Dm 12 in
Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Planters
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Planters Each urn mounted with bow tied ribbons connected in the front and back with a foliate swags. In late 1...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian
$69,964 / set
H 40.95 in Dm 17.72 in
Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of thirteen-flame candelabra France or Russia Second quarter of 19th century Cast, chiseled and gilt bronze Height 40.95 in (cm 104), diameter 17,7 in (cm 45) 97 lb (44 kg) Sta...
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1830s French Neoclassical Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Ormolu
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
$110,776 / set
H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...
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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Art Glass, Stained Glass
Rococo Style Hand Carved 4 Poster & Bunk Bed
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A unique design of master carving from La Maison London. A hand carved Four Poster bed frame, in the Rococo style, which also doubles as bunk bed. The top section has been designed t...
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2010s British Baroque Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Wood
F. Barbedienne, A Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres
$46,300
H 5 in W 8 in D 5 in
F. Barbedienne, A Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, An Exquisite Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres / Garniture C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin. Comprising of t...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanical Bird
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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Austro-Hungarian Jeweled Silver Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Singing Bird Box Hallmarked Pest, 1872–1922 This exceptional silver singing bird box unites ingenious automaton engineering with richly detailed enameling. Conceived as a luxury obj...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Mechanical Bird
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Multi-gemstone, Silver
German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent layers and inlays of multi-colored mother-of-pearl cover each side of this breathtaking German snuff box. Each incredibly detailed scene is framed by finely engraved yell...
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18th Century German Other Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Gold
19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800
$37,826
H 0.48 in W 2.6 in D 1.89 in
19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Music box’s sound recording available on request Antique early-19th Century Exceptional Swiss 18k gold & enamel music box, of elegant rectangular form, in the shape of an envelope, ...
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19th Century Swiss Other Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
Located in New Orleans, LA
A musical movement distinguishes this wonderful early 19th-century gold vinaigrette box. The vessel is covered in delicate engraving highlighted by blue and white champlevé enamel de...
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19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Metal
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Antique Mechanical Bird For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique mechanical bird you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every antique mechanical bird was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique mechanical bird — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique mechanical bird, those designed in Empire, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique mechanical bird over the years, but those crafted by Gisella Loeffler, John Gould and Denis Diderot are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Mechanical Bird?
The average selling price for an antique mechanical bird at 1stDibs is $12,189, while they’re typically $680 on the low end and $84,500 for the highest priced.
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