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German Bird Cage

Rare Antique German Bird Cage Pewter Christmas Ornament, 1900s
Rare Antique German Bird Cage Pewter Christmas Ornament, 1900s

Rare Antique German Bird Cage Pewter Christmas Ornament, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

miniature birdcage with bird by Babette Schweizer, crafted in Diessen am Ammersee, Germany. Finely made of

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire, Pewter

Mid-Century German Singing Bird Automaton in Brass Cage, Two Birds, Working
Mid-Century German Singing Bird Automaton in Brass Cage, Two Birds, Working

Mid-Century German Singing Bird Automaton in Brass Cage, Two Birds, Working

By Karl Griesbaum

Located in Basildon, GB

A charming mid-20th century German singing bird automaton, attributed to the Black Forest workshops

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

German Two Bird Singing Automaton
German Two Bird Singing Automaton

German Two Bird Singing Automaton

$2,900

H 12 in Dm 6.5 in

German Two Bird Singing Automaton

Located in Middleburg, VA

brass cage. The Birds Take turns singing to each other. West Germany circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century German Bird Cages

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

flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage. The Birds Take turns singing to each other. West

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Early 20th Century German Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Orange Japanned Metal Bird Cage, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900-1920
Art Deco Orange Japanned Metal Bird Cage, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900-1920

Art Deco Orange Japanned Metal Bird Cage, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900-1920

By Hendryx

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A scarce Art Deco era painted metal or Jappaned bird cage, possibly German, circa 1900-1920. The

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

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

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

Located in Middleburg, VA

brass cage. Made in West Germany circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century German Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

19th Century German Folk Art Bird Cage
19th Century German Folk Art Bird Cage

19th Century German Folk Art Bird Cage

$1,775

H 20.87 in W 19.3 in D 10.63 in

19th Century German Folk Art Bird Cage

Located in Hastings, GB

A charming late 19th century hand crafted primitive folk art bird cage, in the manner of a chateau

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Antique 1890s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Antique Dollhouse Pewter Bird Cage with Bird, By Babette Schweizer, Germany
Antique Dollhouse Pewter Bird Cage with Bird, By Babette Schweizer, Germany

Antique Dollhouse Pewter Bird Cage with Bird, By Babette Schweizer, Germany

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An outstanding bird cage in painted soft metal with a colorful Bird. To hang in your dollhouse or

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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Toys and Dolls

Materials

Glass

Bird Cage Outdoor Lamp
Bird Cage Outdoor Lamp

Bird Cage Outdoor Lamp

$1,695Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 22.84 in Dm 17.72 in

Bird Cage Outdoor Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

Floor lamp bird cage outdoor in all weather woven wicker over powder coated in natural finish

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21st Century and Contemporary German Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Meissen Porcelain Boy & The Bird Cage Figure Model
Antique Meissen Porcelain Boy & The Bird Cage Figure Model

Antique Meissen Porcelain Boy & The Bird Cage Figure Model

$1,516Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.25 in W 5.625 in D 3.875 in

Antique Meissen Porcelain Boy & The Bird Cage Figure Model

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

with his pet bird. The figure stands next to a pierced porcelain bird cage adorned with foliage. Marked

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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Nymphenburg Frankenthal Figurine 'Lady With Bird Cage' by Johann Friedrich Lück
Nymphenburg Frankenthal Figurine 'Lady With Bird Cage' by Johann Friedrich Lück

Nymphenburg Frankenthal Figurine 'Lady With Bird Cage' by Johann Friedrich Lück

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare figurine from the former manufacturer Frankenthal Germany. The lady, dressed in Rococo

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Vintage 1920s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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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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Antique Early 1900s German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Silver Bird Cage with Music, circa 1920
Silver Bird Cage with Music, circa 1920

Silver Bird Cage with Music, circa 1920

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H 11.42 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in

Silver Bird Cage with Music, circa 1920

Located in Tongeren, Limburg

A silver bird cage with music, circa 1920, Germany.

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20th Century German Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Georg Hornemann Double Oval Acrylic Gold "Bird Cage"Drop Earrings

Georg Hornemann Double Oval Acrylic Gold "Bird Cage"Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Georg Hornemann Double Oval "Bird Cage" Earring accented in 18kt Rose Gold. and 18t Rose Gold

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2010s German Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage European Mechanical Singing Bird in Brass Cage
Vintage European Mechanical Singing Bird in Brass Cage

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 Bird Cages

Vintage German Automaton Singing Bird in Cage, 20th Century
Vintage German Automaton Singing Bird in Cage, 20th Century

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

Materials

Metal

Singing Mechanical Bird in Cage
Singing Mechanical Bird in Cage

Singing Mechanical Bird in Cage

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H 10 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in

Singing Mechanical Bird in Cage

Located in Pembroke, MA

Singing mechanical bird in cage. Giltwood base with neoclassical decoration, brass cage. When

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Antique 19th Century German Bird Cages

Materials

Wood, Feathers

Brass and Copper Bird Cage
Brass and Copper Bird Cage

Brass and Copper Bird Cage

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H 75 in W 25 in D 25 in

Brass and Copper Bird Cage

Located in Cheshire, GB

Brass and copper bird cage having a dome-shaped cage resting on a circular stepped copper base

Category

Early 20th Century German Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D
Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D

Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D

By Karl Griesbaum

Located in New York, NY

A charming automated birdcage music box with the bird's head turning, beak moving and tail moving

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Vintage 1950s German Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D
Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D

Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D

By Karl Griesbaum

Located in New York, NY

A charming automated birdcage music box with the bird's head turning, beak moving and tail moving

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Vintage 1950s German Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Singing Bird Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum
Singing Bird Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum

Singing Bird Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum

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H 2 in W 4.13 in D 2.63 in

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

Materials

Enamel

Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1930
Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1930

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

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

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

Great Large Antique Hamster or Bird Cage
Great Large Antique Hamster or Bird Cage

Great Large Antique Hamster or Bird Cage

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H 33.08 in W 32.68 in D 16.93 in

Great Large Antique Hamster or Bird Cage

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A great antique bird cage in the shape of a manison. Manmade of wood, colorful painted with drawers

Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mechanical Singing Bird in a Brass Cage, circa 1940s
Vintage Mechanical Singing Bird in a Brass Cage, circa 1940s

Vintage Mechanical Singing Bird in a Brass Cage, circa 1940s

Located in Astoria, 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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Silver-Gilt Bow Front Form Singing Bird Box by Karl Griesbaum
Vintage Silver-Gilt Bow Front Form Singing Bird Box by Karl Griesbaum

Vintage Silver-Gilt Bow Front Form Singing Bird Box by Karl Griesbaum

Located in London, GB

A good early vintage silver-gilt bow-front form singing bird box by Karl Griesbaum, Model 14

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Vintage 1930s German Bird Cages

Materials

Silver

1960's German made Singing Bird Cage
1960's German made Singing Bird Cage

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

German "Song Bird in Cage" Toy, circa 1920
German "Song Bird in Cage" Toy, circa 1920

German "Song Bird in Cage" Toy, circa 1920

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H 3.5 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

German "Song Bird in Cage" Toy, circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

Diminutive in stature (almost has the feel of a penny toy), this German tin wind up toy operates by

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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

Vintage West German Music Box, Brass Bird Cage with Animated Singing Birds
Vintage West German Music Box, Brass Bird Cage with Animated Singing Birds

Vintage West German Music Box, Brass Bird Cage with Animated Singing Birds

Located in Big Flats, NY

Vintage West German music box features brass bird cage with beaded and floral design, interior

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Mid-20th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Karl Griesbaum Automatronic Singing Bird Cage, Made in Germany
Vintage Karl Griesbaum Automatronic Singing Bird Cage, Made in Germany

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

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930
Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930

Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930

By Karl Griesbaum

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique singing bird in a cage automaton, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1930. A feathered single

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Vintage 1930s German Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

1950's, Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Music Cage
1950's, Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Music Cage

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

Brass German Birdcage
Brass German Birdcage

Brass German Birdcage

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H 44 in W 24 in D 24 in

Brass German Birdcage

Located in Round Top, TX

A fantastic large brass birdcage with interior and exterior perches, as well as a large main door and two rotating side doors, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century German Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Antique Meissen Figural Group of Girl and Boy with Two Birds Out of Their Cage
Antique Meissen Figural Group of Girl and Boy with Two Birds Out of Their Cage

Antique Meissen Figural Group of Girl and Boy with Two Birds Out of Their Cage

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Boston, MA

Meissen figural group of girl and boy with two birds out of their cage. They have a flower garland

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Antique Late 19th Century German Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Singing Bird Cage Automaton by Hasu Germany, Mid-20th Century
Singing Bird Cage Automaton by Hasu Germany, Mid-20th Century

Singing Bird Cage Automaton by Hasu Germany, Mid-20th Century

Located in Retie, BE

in the cage. As well the birds as the plants are very fine detailed. The birds in this singing

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Mid-20th Century German Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

German Painted Zinc and Iron Hexagonal Birdcage
German Painted Zinc and Iron Hexagonal Birdcage

German Painted Zinc and Iron Hexagonal Birdcage

Located in Woodbury, CT

outwardly-sloping edges with little scrolled corbels at each corner. With its original wooden bird perch and

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Early 20th Century German Bird Cages

Materials

Wrought Iron, Zinc

1950s German Singing Bird Cage Desktop Alarm Clock
1950s German Singing Bird Cage Desktop Alarm Clock

1950s German Singing Bird Cage Desktop Alarm Clock

By Dome

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. This fantastic singing bird in a cage tweets and osculates upon the alarm set time. The clock hands

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

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French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s

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Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Antique Bombe Form Mahogany Sanora Elite Phonograph Gramophone Wind Up
Antique Bombe Form Mahogany Sanora Elite Phonograph Gramophone Wind Up

Antique Bombe Form Mahogany Sanora Elite Phonograph Gramophone Wind Up

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H 46 in W 23 in D 23 in

Antique Bombe Form Mahogany Sanora Elite Phonograph Gramophone Wind Up

Located in Dayton, OH

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Early 20th Century American Baroque Musical Instruments

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Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity
Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

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$2,741Sale Price|20% Off

H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in

Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

Located in Leicester, GB

An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Vanities

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Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard

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$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 71.25 in W 80.25 in D 3 in

Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard
19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard

19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard

$4,400

H 56.5 in W 61 in D 4 in

19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard

Located in San Angelo, TX

Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous piece and is ready to hang on t...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
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Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Mid-Century Swiss Automaton Brass Cage with Moving and Singing Bird

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring life to your house with this colorful vintage birdcage. Attributed to Reuge Music in Switzerland, and built circa 1960, the cage is cylindrical in shape and sits on a painted w...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Bird Cages

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Brass

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Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

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H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 17.33 in

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

Located in Buisson, FR

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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

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Early 20th Century Bird Cages

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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. The finely worked gilt bronze ...

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

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Large triple antique singing bird-in-cage, by Phallibois

Large triple antique singing bird-in-cage, by Phallibois

Located in London, GB

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German Bird Cage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic German bird cage available at 1stDibs. Each German bird cage for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and ceramic. Your living room may not be complete without a German bird cage — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right German bird cage, those designed in Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made German bird cage over the years, but those crafted by Marcia Grostien and Nymphenburg Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a German Bird Cage?

Prices for a German bird cage start at $65 and top out at $450,000 with the average selling for $1,550.