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Automaton Bird

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Other, Enamel, Silver

Automaton Singing Birds
Located in Norwich, GB
Automaton Singing birds Automaton singing birds housed in a gilded case standing on a
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Vintage 1950s British Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Automaton Singing Birds
Automaton Singing Birds
H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Other, Gold Plate

Automaton singing bird by Bontems
Automaton singing bird by Bontems
H 20.87 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
arched door with beveled glass opens to the clock face topped by an iridescent bird automaton within a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton. An automated singing bird with a strong voice and
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Early 20th Century French Other Antiquities

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Brass

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton. An automated singing bird with a strong voice and
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Early 20th Century German Other Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton. Two automated singing birds with strong voices and
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Early 20th Century Swiss Other Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton. Two automated singing birds with strong voices amidst
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
accompanied by a colorful, singing bird automaton. Set in a beautiful inlaid case with satinwood floral and
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Satinwood

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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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Other, Enamel, Gold Plate

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
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Antique 19th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Other, Gold Plate

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Other, Gold Plate

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Other, Gold Plate

Singing Bird Cage by Bontems
Singing Bird Cage by Bontems
H 22.84 in W 15.36 in D 9.85 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Louis XV Decorative Boxes

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Gold

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1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Plywood

Huge Monumental Victorian Taxidermy Dome with Colorfull Tropical Birds, C. 1850
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A monumental Victorian taxidermy dome, measuring H. 90 cm, with a wide variety of Tropical birds, of which many male and female pairs England, late 19th century Amongst the birds...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin, Glass, Plaster, Feathers

Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish
Located in Madrid, ES
Water fountain in hand painted ceramic. Decorative ceramic fountain antique finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish
Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish
H 61.03 in W 118.12 in D 118.12 in
Pablo Picasso, "Tête de Femme", original linoleum cut
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original linoleum cut in color by Pablo Picasso, 1962. It is hand signed and numbered 40/50 from the edition of 50; there were also 35 artist's proofs. This piece is...
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1960s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Linocut

Russian Fabergé Style Silver Gilt and Enamel Photo Frame
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
The central circular photograph surrounded by a band of diamonds, set on a circular blue guilloché enamel panel surmounted by a crown and with floral decoration within a silver gilt ...
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Early 20th Century Russian Picture Frames

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extensive 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. in the classic San Lorenzo pattern. Inspired by and named after the famous Floren...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Tableware

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Sterling Silver

'BANGA' Modular Space Age Architecture, Carlo Zappa Bungalow Int, 1971, Italy
By Carlo Zappa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Many Avant Garde architects and designers of the 1960s / 70s became fascinated with the idea of minimal living, a secluded retreat, escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Composition

Italian 19th-20th Century Marble Group "Allegory to Music" Children's Orchestra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large Italian 19th-20th century Carrara marble group "Allegory to Music" depicting five Bacchic putti musicians playing various instruments. The finely carved Palatia...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Jesmond pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our flatware co...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Copper Snuff Box
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a snuff box in the shape of a barrel with a lid. The item is made of copper and brass. This snuff box in good condition. The handle is distorted. Moreover, there ...
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Early 20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass, Copper

20th Century Copper Snuff Box
20th Century Copper Snuff Box
H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Desk Clock by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant desk clock by Cartier features a soft blue guilloché enamel and gold frame. With Roman numerals marking the hours, the dial's radiant guilloché pattern is well-complem...
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20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Gold

Desk Clock by Cartier
Desk Clock by Cartier
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 1 in
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

European Collection of 7 Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A curated collection of seven small antique boxes in variation of different metals. The collection includes: - One pewter box illustrating a double faced married couple including ...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter

English Porcelain Botanical Dinner Service, Coalport, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Comprising pair of sauce tureens on stands, pair of shell dishes, 4 oval dishes, 4 rectangular dishes, 18 plates, (8 dishes). Inscribed in gilt with botanical identification.
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Antique 1840s English Porcelain

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Porcelain

Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Figures of Attendants, Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
A rare and massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel figures of attendants, Qing Dynasty. Each standing figure similarly depicted with hands raised overhead supporting a large circ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Enamel

Fine Iron and Gilded Bronze Gate, Attributed to Gabriel Davioud, France, C 1860
Located in PARIS, FR
Made in wrought-iron, interior gate composed of two gate-sides and two doors, with an elegant decor made of scrolls, enriched with gilt bronze ornaments. The gates are probably made...
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Doors and Gates

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Bronze, Iron

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Antique Singing Bird Cage
Located in Hudson, NY
Small birdcage which contains within a miniature automaton singing bird.
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Antique Early 1900s German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1915, French Automaton Singing Birds in Birdcage
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1915 French automaton birds singing and tweeting in a brass birdcage. Marked made in France on the
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Vintage 1910s Bird Cages

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Brass

Singing Bird Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting German bird box is a work of mechanical wonder, featuring a movement crafted by the
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20th Century German Other Bird Cages

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Enamel

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bird Cages

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Metal

Vintage German Automaton Singing Bird in Cage, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage German automaton features singing and animated bird in gilt metal cage, "Made in Germany
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20th Century German Victorian Bird Cages

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Metal

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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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Bird Cages

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Brass

Antique German Singing Twin Bird Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1950
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique twin singing birds in a cage automoton, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1950 A pair of
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Vintage 1950s Bird Cages

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Brass

Gold-Plated Singing Bird Box and Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Combining a diminutive clock and a charming automaton, this Swiss bird box is a mechanical work of
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

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Gold Plate

Gold-Plated Singing Bird Box and Clock
Gold-Plated Singing Bird Box and Clock
H 4.25 in W 1.5 in D 2.5 in
20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
20th century musical bird automaton. An automated singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant
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20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antiquities

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Brass

Coin-Operated Singing Bird Cage Automaton
Located in New Orleans, LA
. This delightful and rare singing bird automaton combines outstanding artistry with mechanical genius
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Decorative Boxes

Coin-Operated Singing Bird Cage Automaton
Coin-Operated Singing Bird Cage Automaton
H 22.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
accompanied by a colorful, animated, singing bird automaton. Set in a beautiful inlaid case with satinwood
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Antique 19th Century European Other Decorative Boxes

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Satinwood

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
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Vintage 1920s German Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Late 19th Century German Signing Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
This late 19th century musical bird automaton is entertaining wonder of mechanics with its
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Antique Late 19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antiquities

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Brass

Early 20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
This early 20th century musical bird automaton is an entertaining wonder of mechanics. Automated
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Early 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antiquities

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Brass

Early 20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
This early 20th century musical bird automaton is an entertaining wonder of mechanics. Automated
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Early 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antiquities

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Brass

Antique Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Box Automaton
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Paris, FR
18th century. The lid opening to reveal a small turquoise-feathered singing bird with beak rising from
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Antique Early 1900s German Louis XV Decorative Boxes

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Enamel, Vermeil

German Sterling Silver Automaton Singing Bird Box with Key
Located in New York, NY
German sterling silver automaton singing bird box with key, circa 1920. Gorgeous double decker
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Early 20th Century German Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

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
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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

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Metal

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
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

French Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910
French Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910
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H 1.38 in W 3.75 in D 2.37 in
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton and Musical Mechanism by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
cartouches with the hours. The automaton, the music and the birds : This clock features 2 birds with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Gold Plate, Other, Enamel

Early 20th Century Mechanical Wind Up French Singing Bird Cage Automaton
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
animated manually feathered singing birds, one raised on a leafy perch, the other on the floor of the cage
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Musical Instruments

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Brass

Blaise Bontems, an Extremely Fine & Rare Automaton Double Singing Bird Music Box
By Bontems
Located in New York, NY
Blaise Bontems, an extremely fine and rare automaton double singing bird music box, in the form of
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Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Porcelain

German Automaton Double Singing Birds in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique German automaton music box offers two singing birds seated in brass cage with embossed
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20th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

20th Century Austrian Solid Silver-Gilt & Enamel Bird Automaton Box, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Austrian solid silver-gilt singing bird automaton box, of rectangular
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20th Century Austrian Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate, Enamel

Little Birds Automatons Singer in a Gilded Cage by Bontems, France, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
A French automaton: a cage with birds in gilded brass. Automata were built by master watchmakers to
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Antique 1890s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

French Walking Peacock Automaton
By Roullet & Decamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
This absolutely spellbinding peacock automaton is attributed to the French toy-making company
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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Toys and Dolls

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Paper, Feathers

French Walking Peacock Automaton
French Walking Peacock Automaton
H 6.25 in W 12 in L 6.25 in
French Walking Peacock Automaton
Located in New Orleans, LA
This spellbinding peacock automaton is attributed to the French toy-making company Roullet et
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Antique 19th Century French Other Toys and Dolls

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Feathers

French Walking Peacock Automaton
French Walking Peacock Automaton
H 22.5 in W 27 in L 22.5 in
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
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1930
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique singing bird in a cage automoton, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1930 A feathered single
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Karl Griesbaum Automaton
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Automaton signing bird in cage music box by Karl Griesbaum. Made in Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Toys and Dolls

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Metal

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Swiss Gold Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
a fine feathered bird automaton that, with the turn of a key, emerges from the box's center
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Swiss Gold Bird Box
Swiss Gold Bird Box
H 1.88 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
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. Combining
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Musical Instruments

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Brass

Impressive, Large 19th C Carved Black Forest Cuckoo Clock
Located in Essex, MA
oak leaves, acorns, and nesting bird with eggs at the bottom, eight-day time and strike spring powered
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Antique 19th Century German Wall Clocks

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Walnut, Bone

Swiss 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Remond and Gide, circa 1790
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
London and quickly became one of the most prominent European goldsmith specializing in musical automatons
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Antique 18th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Swiss 18-Karat Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Remond, Lamy & Cie, circa 1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
specializing in musical automatons and gold boxes. He was later officially admitted as "Goldsmith-Jeweler
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Late 20th Century Swiss Automaton Brass Cage with Two Moving Birds
Located in Dallas, TX
automaton birds. The red and yellow birds are realistic with their life-like colors and feathered texture
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Late 20th Century Swiss Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Automaton Brass Cage with Two Singing Birds
Located in Dallas, TX
rounded dome. Inside the gilded cage, there are two miniature automaton birds. The birds are realistic
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Swiss Reuge Automaton Brass Cage with Two Singing Birds
Located in Dallas, TX
, there are two miniature automaton birds. The birds are realistic with their life-like colors and
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Late 20th Century Swiss Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Bird Cage with Singing Bird Automaton, Europe, Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Birdcage, bird cage with a singing bird inside. This automaton has 1 singing bird in the cage
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Mid-20th Century European Bird Cages

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Brass

1910 French Automaton Singing Bird in Gilt Brass Cage
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1910 Automaton singing feathered bird in brass gilt cage, marked France. Works. The video does not
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Vintage 1910s Bird Cages

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Brass

19th Century French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage
Located in Dallas, TX
dome. Inside it, a miniature automaton feathered colorful bird sits on a branch and sings while moving
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bird Cages

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Brass

Singing Bird Cage Automaton by Hasu Germany, Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mechanical birdcage with two singing birds inside. This automaton has a red and yellow singing bird
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Mid-20th Century German Bird Cages

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Brass

19th C. Triple Singing Automaton Singing Birds Gilt Mechanical Antiques Birdcage
Located in West Hollywood, CA
automaton combines outstanding artistry with mechanical genius. The singing bird mechanism is itself a work
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Antique 19th Century European Bird Cages

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Bronze

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. This
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Early 20th Century French Bird Cages

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Bronze

Vintage Mechanical Singing Bird in a Brass Cage, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A vintage working automaton of a singing bird in a brass cage with etched detail, Germany, circa
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bird Cages

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Brass

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
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Antique Late 19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antiquities

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Brass

Reuge Enameled Music Box with Bird Automaton and Clock
Located in Brea, CA
A reuge enameled music Box with Bird automaton and clock , The box with blue enamel exterior
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Antique 1850s Swiss Country Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Reuge Enameled Music Box with Bird Automaton and Clock
Located in Brea, CA
The box with brown enamel exterior and singing bird as shown in good working order. The top left
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20th Century Swiss Country Antiquities

Materials

Enamel

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
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical More Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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
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Antique 19th Century French Musical Instruments

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Brass

Antique Walking and Fantail-Displaying Indian Peacock Automaton
Located in London, GB
A very rare antique walking and fantail-displaying Indian peacock automaton by Roullet & Decamps
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Antique 1890s French Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

Mechanical Bird Singing Box Reuge
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Newark, England
Fine contemporary mechanical bird singing box by Reuge. The box beautifully crafted with an engine
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Late 20th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Mechanical Bird Singing Box  Reuge
Mechanical Bird Singing Box  Reuge
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1960's German made Singing Bird Cage
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This 1950's German made Brass Musical bird cage automaton features a pair colourful feathered birds
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

1950's, Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Music Cage
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
THis 1950's German made Brass Musical bird cage automaton features a colourful feathered bird
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique Early 1900s Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

French Automaton Singing Bird in Cage
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
It has a gilded brass cage, with embossed floral garlands and twisted wire bars. The automaton bird
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20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Victorian Automaton Birdcage with Three Taxidermy Birds, French, 1890
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful Victorian mechanical birdcage automaton with gold gilt and painted gesso, three
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Bird Cages

Rare Vintage Clockwork Automaton Musical Birdcage Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
, German and Swiss makers combining movement, sound and exquisite decoration. This vintage automaton bird
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Mid-20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique Late 18th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Automaton Bird For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the automaton bird you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and bronze, every automaton bird was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect automaton bird — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An automaton bird is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one automaton bird that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bontems, J. Granvigne and Karl Griesbaum produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Automaton Bird?

Prices for an automaton bird can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $665 and can go as high as $48,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,520.