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Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

Located in Middleburg, VA

Rare and very decorative, this bird sings loud and clear. You can activate this little songbird by winding up his key on the underside of the cage. 20th Century Musical Bird Automat...

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Early 20th Century Bird Cages

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Swiss Brass Singing Bird Automaton Cage Attributed to Reuge
Mid-Century Swiss Brass Singing Bird Automaton Cage Attributed to Reuge

Mid-Century Swiss Brass Singing Bird Automaton Cage Attributed to Reuge

By Reuge Ste-Croix

Located in Dallas, TX

The combination of movement and sound recalls the celebrated singing bird automata produced by Swiss mechanical workshops.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Karl Griesbaum Lord Nelson Singing Bird Box
Karl Griesbaum Lord Nelson Singing Bird Box

Karl Griesbaum Lord Nelson Singing Bird Box

By Karl Griesbaum

Located in New Orleans, LA

Founded in Triberg in Germany's Black Forest in 1905, Karl Griesbaum became the premier maker of singing bird automata during much of the 20th century. Inspired by an antique Swiss s...

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20th Century German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

A very good single singing bird in cage, by Karl Griesbaum
A very good single singing bird in cage, by Karl Griesbaum

A very good single singing bird in cage, by Karl Griesbaum

Located in London, GB

A very fine vintage single singing bird in cage, by Karl Griesbaum German, circa 1930 Continuous and pause action A charming and finely made example of Griesbaum’s ever-popular singi...

Category

Vintage 1930s Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

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Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

Located in Middleburg, VA

If you are looking for a conservation starter or a stress-reliever by your desk, do not look any further, as this Early 20th-century musical Bird Automaton is sure to do the charm! ...

Category

Early 20th Century Bird Cages

Materials

Metal, Brass

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