Antique Mechanical Bird
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
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19th Century Austrian Other Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Satinwood
Freres Rochat Gold Bird Box
Located in New York, NY
Bird Boxes:
Gold musical bird boxes are a type of mechanical music box that was first created in
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1820s Swiss Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier
Located in London, GB
T. Mayson, Mechanical Singing-Bird Tabatieres, 2001/ ISBN: 978-0709063032
Cf.:Sharon and Christian
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1870s Swiss Romantic Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Gold, Silver
H 2 in W 3 in D 2 in Dm 4 in L 4.5 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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19th Century German Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural bank offers polychromed cast iron construction with mother bird feeding her nest
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Late 19th Century Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Iron
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 Mechanical Bird
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 Mechanical Bird
Materials
Brass
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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19th Century French Victorian Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Brass
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
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19th Century Unknown Other Antique Mechanical Bird
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 European Other Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Satinwood
Silver Double Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of the rarest examples of a mechanical bird box ever seen, this extraordinary box features not
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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, 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 Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Brass
1920 René Lalique Pigeons Clock Grey-Blue Stained Glass Mechanical Movement
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
original mechanical movement. Design of birds. Extremely rare model which was not commercialized
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Glass
H 5.91 in Dm 5.32 in L 5.91 in
Silver Fusée Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier
Located in New Orleans, LA
exquisite artistry with outstanding mechanical craftsmanship. The earliest bird boxes were fusée, or chain
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19th Century Swiss Other Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Automation Singing Birds in giltwood and brass cage
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two feathered mechanical birds in great working condition. Both birds sing,
move their peaks and
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1890s Swiss Neoclassical Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
19th C. Triple Singing Automaton Singing Birds Gilt Mechanical Antiques Birdcage
Located in West Hollywood, CA
brilliant colors mechanical birds inside their gilded cage. This delightful and rare collector singing bird
Category
19th Century European Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Bronze
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. Mechanical
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Early 20th Century German Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Brass
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Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated peacocks - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...
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1940s Danish Hollywood Regency Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cavalli Beaded Dress
By Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CAVALLI - Robe courte coupe patineuse en tulle beige brodée de perles. Elle comporte un body intégré. Etiquettes de composition et de taille absentes, elle convient à un 36FR.
Condi...
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Early 2000s Antique Mechanical Bird
Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" 1970s Marabou Trimmed Devore Silk Chiffon Robe
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
One-Of-A-Kind Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Vintage 1970s Marabou Trimmed Devore Silk Chiffon Robe
This YSL robe or coat is certainly a statement piece that would have been very ...
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1970s French Antique Mechanical Bird
Meissen Marcolini Period Porcelain Twin Handled Painted Fruit Basket
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique German porcelain twin handled fruit basket by prolific makers Meissen and dating from the Marcolini period 1774 to 1814. The fruit basket stands raised on four Greek k...
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Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Porcelain
NWT S/S 2003 Roberto Cavalli Cheetah Print PVC Transparent Boots Size 39
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of spotted brown PVC Roberto Cavalli heeled boots. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, these fabulous boots are constructed of spotted brown PVC, reminiscent of...
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Mechanical Bird
1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Velvet Russian Collection Jacket w/Silk Ties
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Yves Saint Laurent Russian collection black velvet jacket with Pierrot collar and black silk cord neck ties. In excellent condition - size tag 40.
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1970s French Antique Mechanical Bird
Hattie Carnegie 1930s Black Velvet and White Fox Fur Vintage 30s Opera Jacket
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning and rare 1930s HATTIE CARNEGIE for I MAGNIN black silk velvet opera coat with dramatic white fox fur oversized collar! Features the softest most luxurious silk velvet and hi...
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1930s French Antique Mechanical Bird
Chanel No.5 Perfume Box Minaudiere Clutch Bag 2021
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This is a limited edition Chanel Minaudière from the Spring/Summer 2021 collection that comes in a stunning black and white perfume box design. The clutch is in pristine condition, f...
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2010s Antique Mechanical Bird
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Sheer Mesh Lace Eyelet Button-Up Black Top Shirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Naples, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Sheer Mesh Lace Eyelet Button-Up Black Top Shirt Size S
Dolce & Gabbana sheer stretchy lace mesh eyelet black top with pointed collar, short sleeves, and exp...
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Late 20th Century Antique Mechanical Bird
A Surrealist Hat by Isabelle Canovas in red felt and gilt bronze Circa 1980
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980
France
A stunning scarlet wool felt Hat Capeline with Surrealist inspiration by French designer Isabel Canovas dating from the 1980s. Entitled déjeuner au Stresa (lunch ...
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1980s French Antique Mechanical Bird
John Galliano black crochet knit evening dress, ss 1998
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black crochet knit evening dress with silver lurex overlay.
Spring-Summer 1998
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1990s French Antique Mechanical Bird
Yohji Yamamoto Wide Brim Oversized Runway Hat, ss 1988
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Yohji Yamamoto Runway Hat
▪ Spring-Summer 1988
▪ Woven raffia in black, blue, turquoise, and cream shades
▪ Extra-wide floppy brim, measuring up to 92cm in diameter
▪ Lar...
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1980s Japanese Antique Mechanical Bird
Silver and Silver Gilt Nef Sailing Ship
Located in London, GB
Silver and silver gilt nef sailing ship
Continental, 20th Century
Height 44cm, width 38cm, depth 12cm
Made from silver and silver gilt, this nef, also known as a model ship, is br...
Category
20th Century European Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Bulgari Ladies Pink Diamond Framed dial Three Color Gold Tubogas Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A unique Bulgari serpent three colors gold Tubogas lady's watch with a pink diamonds framed dial. Made in Italy, circa 1965.
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1960s Italian Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Fine Large Late 18th - Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of a Swan
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A fine, exceptionally detailed large Meissen model of a swan, modelled by J. J. Kändler, with incised plumage, the feathers of the wings picked out in soft grey and beige, with russe...
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Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Porcelain
H 14.25 in W 9.25 in D 13.5 in
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei (1852-1913), Meiji period, Japan.
The pair well cast, and robustly modeled. They ar...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Bronze
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Antique Mechanical Bird For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique mechanical bird you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every antique mechanical bird was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique mechanical bird — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique mechanical bird, those designed in Empire, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique mechanical bird over the years, but those crafted by Gisella Loeffler, John Gould and Denis Diderot are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Mechanical Bird?
The average selling price for an antique mechanical bird at 1stDibs is $12,189, while they’re typically $680 on the low end and $84,500 for the highest priced.