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Automaton singing bird by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Unique flower pot with singing bird automaton made by Bontems in the last quarter of the 19th
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Other
Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare, early Swiss automaton singing bird box by the famed Charles Bruguier is housed
Category
19th Century Swiss Louis XV Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Gold
Singing Bird Cage with 2 birds by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare and very decorative singing bird automaton.
Made in de 4th quarter of the 19th century by
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Other
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. Not
Category
19th Century Austrian Other Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Satinwood
Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
By Bontems
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with
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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Silver
$20,000
H 1.58 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A good antique composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box,
German
circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Circa 1890,
Going-barrel movement,
Motor
Category
1890s French Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Jardinière Automaton singing bird by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very rare singing bird cage in the shape of a ‘jardinière’
A masterpiece by Bontems, manufactured
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Other
European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box - Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique European sterling silver and enamel singing bird box
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$10,965
H 2.01 in W 2.56 in D 3.98 in
Silver and Enamel Art Deco Musical Cigarette and Singing Bird Box
Located in London, GB
A rare and exquisite silver and enamel Art Deco musical cigarette and singing bird box.
the
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1920s French Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Silver, Enamel
$13,724
H 3.55 in W 5.71 in D 4.34 in
Silver-Gilt, Guilloche Turquoise Enamel Timepiece Alarm Clock Singing Bird
Located in London, GB
timepiece alarm-actuated singing bird box, by C. A. Marguerat.
When 8-day clock movement wound and set to
Category
1920s Swiss Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Silver, Enamel
$21,380
H 5.71 in W 4.34 in D 1.97 in
Antique large double singing bird-in-cage, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
the most popular and pleasing singing bird cage models ever produced, this example is one of those
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Brass
Gilt Bronze, Pearl and Enamel Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1890
By Bontems
Located in London, GB
A stunning gilt bronze and seed pearl singing bird box by Bontems of Paris - CIRCA 1890.
The bird
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$18,621
H 1.19 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Karl Griesbaum Automatronic Singing Bird Cage, Made in Germany
Located in Norwood, NJ
Vintage automatronic wind-up singing bird cage crafted by Karl Griesbaum in Germany. Automation
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Brass
19th century French Napoleon III Singing Bird Brass Cage, 1870s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful Helvetic French Napoleon III period animated Singing Bird Brass wire cage dome with a
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Brass
Golden Singing bird box by Charles Bruguier with enameled lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Extremely Rare Gold Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier – Geneva, ca. 1840
A stunning and very
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Other, Gold
Singing Bird Box by Rochat in Tortoiseshell, Gold and enamel
Located in London, GB
An early Rochat singing bird box with fusee automaton movement numbered 316 and with stamped three
Category
1820s Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Gold, Enamel
good antique gilt bronze singing bird box, by Flajoulot
Located in London, GB
A good antique gilt bronze singing bird box, by Flajoulot,
Circa 1910,
Going barrel
Category
1910s French Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Bronze
Singing bird box by Bruguier in guilded case with enameled lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
ground. When activated the lid opens to reveal the singing and dancing feathered automaton bird. Turning
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Other
Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, most probably by Bontems,
Going barrel movement,
Gilt
Category
1880s French Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Charles Bruguier singing bird box, fusee movement, silver gilt and enamel case
Located in London, GB
Antique Bruguier fusee singing bird box in silver gilt and enamel. First quality Swiss fusee
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1830s Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Silver, Enamel
$72,416
H 1.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
Singing bird box by Bruguier in silver case with enamel to top and lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
ground. When activated the lid opens to reveal the singing and dancing feathered automaton bird. Turning
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other
$83,000
H 1.34 in W 3.63 in D 2.29 in
Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very rare singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier, made in Geneva circa 1850.
When activated, the lid
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other
$47,172
H 1.23 in W 3.59 in D 2.45 in
A silver gilt and Imperial Yellow guilloche enamel singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A very fine silver gilt and Imperial Yellow guilloche enamel singing bird box with timepiece, by C
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1920s Swiss Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Silver, Enamel
$20,621
H 1.66 in W 3.94 in D 1.11 in
Antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
An antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems,
French
circa 1900
Category
1810s French Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Gesso
Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A fine antique pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box,
Circa 1910
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1890s Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Tortoise Shell
$9,586
H 0.6 in W 1.58 in D 0.99 in
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very beautiful and rare clock with bird automaton. Made by Bontems at the end of 19th century in
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other
Large triple antique singing bird-in-cage, by Phallibois
Located in London, GB
.
Point of interest -
When you get to three or even four birds singing under one cage, you are suddenly
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Brass
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Located in Leuven , BE
: three vibrant animated birds, a cascading waterfall, a tree surrounded by rocky outcrops and foliage, a
Category
19th Century French Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Metal
$22,690
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
An automated singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Metal, Brass
A stunning Hexagonal shaped, gilt bronze and Sevres Singing Cage by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very fine Hexagonal gilt bronze and Sevres plaque single singing bird-in-cage, by
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1880s Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Bronze
$27,518
H 22 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Located in London, GB
This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening
Category
19th Century German Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Silver
$16,552 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Sculpture Marble Bird Singing
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Charming sculpture of a bird perched on a bough singing.
Measures: length 6cm., 2 1/2" depth
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Marble
Antique Bird Print of the Green Singing Finch, Grey Singing Finch and Others
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled '1. St Helena Seed-Eater or Green Singing Finch 2. Grey Singing Finch 3
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Paper
$143 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.63 in W 8.27 in D 0.02 in
Very Large Pair of 19th Century Meissen Day and Night Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, symbol of warmth and light. Sunbeams adorn his head, a sunflower, ears of corn and a singing bird on his
Category
1870s German Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Belgian Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Cage
Located in Middleburg, VA
A rare and enchanting treasure of Belle Epoque artistry! This early 20th-century Belgian two-bird
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Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf
Russian silver 2 piece Tea set, Chinese market, DMITRY EGOROV, Moscow 1895
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
, made from 84 silver, all hand Chiseled, gilded and enameled with fine decorations of leaves and singing
Category
1890s Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
$12,000
H 4.5 in W 6.7 in D 3.6 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
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf
$2,625
H 11.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Deer's Head Hat & Coat Rack 19th Century
Located in London, GB
their development occurred there. In the past singing bird boxes were produced as well.
Our reference
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1880s English Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Wood
$1,586
H 10.24 in W 22.64 in D 5.12 in
French Tapestry by Flemish manufactury, "court Scene", Circa 1600 - No. 1456
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
, such as music, reading or walking.
Animals:
A variety of fauna populates the garden: singing birds
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Early 1600s French Aubusson Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Wool, Silk
$25,527
H 125.99 in W 78.75 in D 0.4 in
Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff box purse form
Located in Zonhoven, BE
specialized in the production of snuff boxes, snuff boxes with clocks, singing bird boxes, molded clocks and
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Early 18th Century Swiss Other Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Gold
Large Antique Bird Print of an Eastern Wood Pewee
Located in Langweer, NL
calling or singing. The bird's eye is rendered with a simple black dot, yet it captures the alertness
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Paper
$363 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.28 in W 13.55 in D 0.02 in
Matching Pair of Lidded Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases Artist Signed 1922
Located in Norton, MA
Flowers with Poems describing the beautiful springtime, breezy day with birds singing, flower blossoms
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Porcelain
$5,500 / set
H 10 in Dm 8 in
Matching Pair of Famille Rose Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases, Signed
Located in Norton, MA
Poems describing the beautiful springtime, breezing day with birds singing, flower blossoms, and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Porcelain
$1,970 / set
H 12 in Dm 5.5 in
Architectural Models Arms, Armor and Weapons Aviation Objects Books Collectible
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique French cage with singing automaton bird
This vintage French songbird mechanical automaton
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Metal
$1,300
H 10.63 in Dm 6.5 in
Small Matching Pair of Famille Rose Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Located in Norton, MA
Flowers with Poems describing the beautiful springtime, breezing day with birds singing, and flower
Category
1920s Chinese Other Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Porcelain
$795 / set
H 5.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Dish Amsterdam Bont Qing Nightingale
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with a Man listening to a Nightingales singing, with a Bird Cage nearby. It's a well known example of
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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Porcelain
$3,571 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.34 in Dm 8.15 in
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Dishe Amsterdam Bont Qing Nightingale, 18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nightingales singing, with a Bird Cage nearby. It's a well known example of the original version of a pattern
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Porcelain
$3,150 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.58 in Dm 8.23 in
Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
all poets and charmed people, animals, stones and trees with his singing.
In total, 51 birds and 37
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17th Century Baroque Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$203,022
H 57.68 in W 85.44 in
Silver Gilt and Full Radial Guilloche Enamel Singing Bird Box with Original Key
Located in London, GB
A sublime silver gilt and full radial guilloche enamel with highlights, singing bird box, with
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1920s Austrian Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Silver, Enamel
$20,621
H 1.8 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in
Antique Singing Bird Cage
Located in Hudson, NY
Small birdcage which contains within a miniature automaton singing bird.
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Early 1900s German Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Brass
19th Century Singing Bird Box
Located in Mexico, MX
19th century singing bird box
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19th Century French Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier
Located in London, GB
Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing-Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier Inlaid with Gold, Mother
Category
1870s Swiss Romantic Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Gold, Silver
$51,202
H 2 in W 3 in D 2 in Dm 4 in L 4.5 in
Singing Bird Box from the 1920s Made by German Maker Karl Griesbaum
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Mexico, MX
Singing bird box from the 1920s made by German maker Karl Griesbaum
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Ormolu
$4,000
H 1.78 in W 4.14 in D 2.68 in
Japanese Arita Ware Charger
Located in Palm Desert, CA
tree in bloom supporting a singing bird. Edged with bamboo and trellis pattern. Circa 19th century
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Ceramic
H&R Daniel Shrewsbury Shape Cup & Saucer
Located in London, GB
depicting a bird singing on a branch all in gilt. The base of cup is also highlighted with gilt.
The
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1820s English Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Porcelain
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 Singing Bird
Antique French Singing Bird Cage Automaton, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French automaton offers singing bird in cage with scroll and foliate decoration, wind-up
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Singing Bird
Materials
Metal
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Antique Singing Bird For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique singing bird you’re looking for. An antique singing bird — often made from metal, brass and bronze — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique singing bird, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique singing bird made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made antique singing bird has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Karl Griesbaum, Bontems and Emil Brenk are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Singing Bird?
Prices for an antique singing bird can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $132 and can go as high as $48,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.
Questions About Antique Singing Bird
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How a singing bird box works relies on a clockwork mechanism. Twisting the winder provides power to the motor which then moves the bird and turns the gears that produce music. Both the bird's motion and the tune continue until the motor stops spinning. Find a wide variety of music boxes on 1stDibs.
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