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Antique Singing Bird Automaton

Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box
Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box

Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Not only does it play a selection of classical airs with remarkable tone and clarity, but its lush sound is accompanied by a colorful, singing bird automaton. Set in a beautiful inla...

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19th Century Austrian Other Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Satinwood

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Singing Bird Automaton on Carved Giltwood Base
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Singing Bird Automaton on Carved Giltwood Base

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Singing Bird Automaton on Carved Giltwood Base

Located in Dallas, TX

This exceptional antique singing bird automaton clock, crafted in France circa 1880, is a finely executed example of French luxury mechanical artistry.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Singing Bird Automaton

Materials

Brass, Bronze

German Two Bird Singing Automaton
German Two Bird Singing Automaton

German Two Bird Singing Automaton

Located in Middleburg, VA

Two automated singing birds with strong voices and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage. The Birds Take turns singing to each other. West Germany circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Singing Bird Automaton

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century German Two Bird Singing Automaton
Early 20th Century German Two Bird Singing Automaton

Early 20th Century German Two Bird Singing Automaton

Located in Middleburg, VA

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton Two automated singing birds with strong voices and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Singing Bird Automaton

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Belgian Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Cage
Early 20th Century Belgian Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Cage

Early 20th Century Belgian Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Cage

Located in Middleburg, VA

This early 20th-century Belgian two-bird singing automaton captures the poetry of mechanical design and natural beauty.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Antique Singing Bird Automaton

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Located in Leuven , BE

This 19th-century French automaton from the late 1800s showcases a delightful ensemble of features: three vibrant animated birds, a cascading waterfall, a tree surrounded by rocky ou...

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19th Century French Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Metal

Austro-Hungarian Jeweled Silver Singing Bird Box
Austro-Hungarian Jeweled Silver Singing Bird Box

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.

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Singing Bird Automaton

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Gold and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Rochat
Gold and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Rochat

Gold and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Rochat

Located in London, GB

An exceptional early Frères Rochat singing bird box with fusee automaton movement, stamped with the rare three-tulip mark and numbered 127.

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1820s Swiss Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Gold

Architectural Models Arms, Armor and Weapons Aviation Objects Books Collectible
Architectural Models Arms, Armor and Weapons Aviation Objects Books Collectible

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 is a beautiful collectible that will add charm to any room.

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Singing Bird Automaton

Materials

Metal

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Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems

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H 19.3 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 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 Paris.

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird Automaton

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other

Automaton singing bird by Bontems
Automaton singing bird by Bontems

Automaton singing bird by Bontems

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H 20.87 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in

Automaton singing bird by Bontems

By Bontems

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Bontems was a manufacturer of bird automatons in Paris. He produced decent numbers of singing bird boxes, singing bird cages.

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird Automaton

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Jardinière Automaton singing bird by Bontems
Jardinière Automaton singing bird by Bontems

Jardinière Automaton singing bird by Bontems

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H 20.87 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in

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 in Paris around 1870.

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird Automaton

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Antique Singing Bird Cage
Antique Singing Bird Cage

Antique Singing Bird Cage

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H 13 in Dm 7 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 Automaton

Materials

Brass

Singing bird box by Bruguier in guilded case with enameled  lid
Singing bird box by Bruguier in guilded case with enameled  lid

Singing bird box by Bruguier in guilded case with enameled lid

Located in Zonhoven, BE

When activated the lid opens to reveal the singing and dancing feathered automaton bird. Turning his head, flapping his wings and tail and opening his beak while singing a joyful so...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Other, Enamel, Metal

Singing bird box by Bruguier in silver case with enamel to top and lid
Singing bird box by Bruguier in silver case with enamel to top and lid

Singing bird box by Bruguier in silver case with enamel to top and lid

Located in Zonhoven, BE

When activated the lid opens to reveal the singing and dancing feathered automaton bird. Turning his head, flapping his wings and tail and opening his beak while singing a joyful so...

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Mid-19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird Automaton

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other

Vintage Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Automaton
Vintage Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Automaton

Vintage Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Automaton

By Karl Grisebaum

Located in Montreal, QC

This bird is mainly yellow but with black wings, beak and tail feathers so is perhaps a canary. It cheeps tunefully and turns while doing so. The model retains its original leafy fol...

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1920s German Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Brass

Coin-Operated Singing Bird Cage Automaton
Coin-Operated Singing Bird Cage Automaton

Coin-Operated Singing Bird Cage Automaton

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H 22.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

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 Singing Bird Automaton

French Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910
French Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910

French Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910

By J. Granvigne

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century rare French solid silver-gilt singing bird automaton box, of rectangular form, guilloche enameled in translucent blue over a sun ray and wavy engine-turned...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Rare French Solid Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910
Antique Rare French Solid Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910

Antique Rare French Solid Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910

By J. Granvigne

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th century rare French solid silver-gilt singing bird automaton box, of rectangular form, guilloche enamelled in translucent blue over a sun ray and wavy engine-turne...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Silver, Enamel

1915, French Automaton Singing Birds in Birdcage
1915, French Automaton Singing Birds in Birdcage

1915, French Automaton Singing Birds in Birdcage

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1915 French automaton birds singing and tweeting in a brass birdcage.

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1910s Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Brass

Antique French Singing Bird Cage Automaton, Circa 1890
Antique French Singing Bird Cage Automaton, Circa 1890

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 operation, stamped on base as photographed, c1890 Measures- 11'' H x 6.25'' W x...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Metal

Antique Bontems Mechanical Singing Birds Cage Automaton Musical Box
Antique Bontems Mechanical Singing Birds Cage Automaton Musical Box

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 Singing Bird Automaton

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Brass

Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bird Cage Music Box
Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bird Cage Music Box

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 Singing Bird Automaton

Materials

Brass

Antique Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Box Automaton
Antique Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Box Automaton

Antique Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Box Automaton

By Karl Griesbaum

Located in Paris, FR

The lid opening to reveal a small turquoise-feathered singing bird with beak rising from a pierced oval grille.

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Early 1900s German Louis XV Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Enamel, Vermeil

German Sterling Silver Automaton Singing Bird Box with Key
German Sterling Silver Automaton Singing Bird Box with Key

German Sterling Silver Automaton Singing Bird Box with Key

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

German sterling silver automaton singing bird box with key, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Singing Bird in a Gilded Cage Automaton C.1930s
Vintage Singing Bird in a Gilded Cage Automaton C.1930s

Vintage Singing Bird in a Gilded Cage Automaton C.1930s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage singing bird in a gilded cage automaton C.1930s This charming little red bid sings when you wind her up The mechanics are in working condition and the bird chirps away ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Metal

Early 20th Century Mechanical Wind Up French Singing Bird Cage Automaton
Early 20th Century Mechanical Wind Up French Singing Bird Cage Automaton

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 Singing Bird Automaton

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Brass

Blaise Bontems, an Extremely Fine & Rare Automaton Double Singing Bird Music Box
Blaise Bontems, an Extremely Fine & Rare Automaton Double Singing Bird Music Box

Blaise Bontems, an Extremely Fine & Rare Automaton Double Singing Bird Music Box

By Bontems

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Blaise Bontems, an extremely fine and rare automaton double singing bird music box, in the form of a Porcelain Jardinière, 1870-1880, Paris.

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19th Century French Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century West German Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Brass Cage
Early 20th Century West German Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Brass Cage

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 Singing Bird Automaton

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Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

Rare  and Fine French Antique Singing Bird Automaton Attributed to Bontems
Rare  and Fine French Antique Singing Bird Automaton Attributed to Bontems

Rare and Fine French Antique Singing Bird Automaton Attributed to Bontems

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare and fine French antique singing bird automaton attributed to Bontems displayed in beautiful neoclassical style gilt bronze cage.

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1880s French Neoclassical Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Bronze

Late 19th Century German Singing Birds Automaton
Late 19th Century German Singing Birds Automaton

Late 19th Century German Singing Birds Automaton

Located in Middleburg, VA

Late 19th century musical birds automaton. Two automated singing birds with a strong voices and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage.

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Late 19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Brass

Antique Sterling Silver Camel Form Singing Bird Automaton
Antique Sterling Silver Camel Form Singing Bird Automaton

Antique Sterling Silver Camel Form Singing Bird Automaton

Located in New York, NY

Our antique (late 19th century) German-made automaton in the form of a realistically modeled camel with original winding key, approximately 11 by 10 by 5 inches, has a silver and fab...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Sterling Silver

19th C. Triple Singing Automaton Singing Birds Gilt Mechanical Antiques Birdcage
19th C. Triple Singing Automaton Singing Birds Gilt Mechanical Antiques Birdcage

19th C. Triple Singing Automaton Singing Birds Gilt Mechanical Antiques Birdcage

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This delightful and rare collector singing bird automaton combines outstanding artistry with mechanical genius.

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19th Century European Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Bronze

1910 French Automaton Singing Bird in Gilt Brass Cage
1910 French Automaton Singing Bird in Gilt Brass Cage

1910 French Automaton Singing Bird in Gilt Brass Cage

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1910 Automaton singing feathered bird in brass gilt cage, marked France.

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1910s Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Brass

19th Century French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage
19th Century French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage

19th Century French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique birdcage was found in Paris; crafted circa 1890, the cage is rounded in shape with a dome. Inside it, a miniature automaton feathered colorful bird sits on a branch and ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Brass

19th Century French Automaton Brass Cage with Two Singing Birds
19th Century French Automaton Brass Cage with Two Singing Birds

19th Century French Automaton Brass Cage with Two Singing Birds

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a charming, lively detail to a mantel (fireplace) or tabletop with this colorful, antique birdcage. Crafted in France circa 1880, the Classic cage is cylindrical in shape and is ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Brass

German Singing Bird Box
German Singing Bird Box

German Singing Bird Box

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H 1.83 in W 4 in D 2.33 in

German Singing Bird Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Concealed beneath the lid is a meticulously engineered singing bird automaton, activated by a going-barrel movement that animates the bird’s beak, wings and body while producing a sw...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Enamel

20th Century French Working Automaton Gilt Bronze Singing Birdcage, 1900s
20th Century French Working Automaton Gilt Bronze Singing Birdcage, 1900s

20th Century French Working Automaton Gilt Bronze Singing Birdcage, 1900s

By Bontems

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful 20th century French automaton gilt bronze singing birdcage from the 1900s.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Bronze

Antique French Automaton Singing Bird In Brass Cage c1900
Antique French Automaton Singing Bird In Brass Cage c1900

Antique French Automaton Singing Bird In Brass Cage c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Automaton Singing Bird In Brass Cage C1900 Measures - 11 3/8" x 6" x 6"

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Early 20th Century Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Brass

Antique French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1880
Antique French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1880

Antique French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French automaton music box offers singing bird seated on foliate branch in brass cage, circa 1880 ***DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to COVID-19 we are employing NO-CONTACT PRACTIC...

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19th Century French Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Brass

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton and Musical Mechanism by Bontems
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton and Musical Mechanism by Bontems

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton and Musical Mechanism by Bontems

By Bontems

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Very rare, one of a kind, clock made by Bontems in France at the end of the 19th century. It is an absolute Top-piece for Bontems because : 1. The luxurious case, 2. The rare esca...

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Metal, Gold Plate, Other, Enamel

Singing Bird Cage with 2 birds by Bontems
Singing Bird Cage with 2 birds by Bontems

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 Bontems in Paris (France).

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Singing Bird Cage with 3 birds by Bontems
Singing Bird Cage with 3 birds by Bontems

Singing Bird Cage with 3 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 Bontems in Paris (France).

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Metal, Gold Plate, Other

19th Century French Double Singing Automaton Singing Birds in Cage
19th Century French Double Singing Automaton Singing Birds in Cage

19th Century French Double Singing Automaton Singing Birds in Cage

Located in London, Nottinghill

A second half 19th century French double singing bird in cage automaton each of the brightly colored birds with feathered plumage, with head, beak and tail movements, with in a gilt ...

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Late 18th Century Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Bronze

Swiss Enamel Automaton Bird Singing Box circa 1900
Swiss Enamel Automaton Bird Singing Box circa 1900

Swiss Enamel Automaton Bird Singing Box circa 1900

Located in London, Nottinghill

A bronze Swiss blue enamel automation bird singing box. The bird has beautiful multicolored plumage and when wound it moves its beak, flaps both wings, bobs tailfeather and turns ent...

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Early 1900s Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Bronze, Enamel

French Gilt Metal And Wood Automaton Birdcage
French Gilt Metal And Wood Automaton Birdcage

French Gilt Metal And Wood Automaton Birdcage

Located in Natchez, MS

French Gilt Metal and Gilt wood automaton singing feathered bird in guilded cage.

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19th Century French Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Wood

Karl Griesbaum, German Singing Bird Automaton
Karl Griesbaum, German Singing Bird Automaton

Karl Griesbaum, German Singing Bird Automaton

By Karl Griesbaum

Located in Washington Crossing, PA

1920s German singing bird automaton by Karl Griesbaum. Makers marks stamped on base.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Brass

Singing Bird Cage by Bontems with 2 birds
Singing Bird Cage by Bontems with 2 birds

Singing Bird Cage by Bontems with 2 birds

By Bontems

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Rare and very decorative singing bird automaton. Made in de 4th quarter of the 19th century by Bontems in Paris (France).

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird Automaton

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Singing Bird Cage by Bontems
Singing Bird Cage by Bontems

Singing Bird Cage by Bontems

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H 22.84 in W 15.36 in D 9.85 in

Singing Bird Cage 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 Bontems in Paris (France).

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Antique French Signing Bird Cage
Antique French Signing Bird Cage

Antique French Signing Bird Cage

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H 11 in W 13.5 in D 6.5 in

Antique French Signing Bird Cage

Located in Hudson, NY

Small Birdcage which contains within a miniature automaton singing bird. This example is a 1910 Bontems.

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1910s French Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...

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19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Singing Bird Automaton

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Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Planters
Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Planters

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 Singing Bird Automaton

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Bronze, Ormolu

104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890

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 Singing Bird Automaton

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Stained Glass

Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian
Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian

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 Singing Bird Automaton

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Ormolu

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Antique Singing Bird Automaton For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique singing bird automaton for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and bronze, every antique singing bird automaton was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique singing bird automaton — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique singing bird automaton made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique singing bird automaton over the years, but those crafted by Bontems and Karl Griesbaum are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Singing Bird Automaton?

The average selling price for an antique singing bird automaton at 1stDibs is $4,000, while they’re typically $665 on the low end and $48,500 for the highest priced.