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
Antique Mechanical Bird
French Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bird Box Early 20th Century Mechanical wonder meets refined artistry in this exquisite singing
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Brass
Gold and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Rochat
Located in London, GB
early 19th century—were among the greatest makers of singing bird boxes and mechanical automata. Their
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1820s Swiss Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Gold
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Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier
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H 2 in W 3 in D 2 in Dm 4 in L 4.5 in
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
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
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H 5.5 in W 4.75 in D 8.25 in
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
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
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H 5.91 in Dm 5.32 in L 5.91 in
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
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
Early 20th Century West German Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Brass Cage
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H 11.5 in Dm 7.5 in
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 Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Automation Singing Birds in giltwood and brass cage
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H 20 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
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
19th C. Triple Singing Automaton Singing Birds Gilt Mechanical Antiques Birdcage
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H 22 in Dm 13 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
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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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Set of 12 English Raised Gilt Porcelain Dinner Service Plates
By Royal Worcester
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A regal set of 12 elaborately gild service plates, by Royal Worcester. The set with delicate broad gilt borders with a white porcelain background. The mark on the back from 1950.
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1950s American Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Porcelain
Alfred de Breanski Sr.19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of Loch Lubnaig, C1880
$32,240
H 32.25 in W 44.25 in D 3 in
19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of Loch Lubnaig
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Alfred de Breanski Snr British, (1852-1928) The Head of Loch Lubnaig Oil on canvas, signed & transcribed verso Image size: 23.5 inches x 35.5 inches Size including frame: 32.25 inch...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rococo Style Hand Carved 4 Poster & Bunk Bed
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A unique design of master carving from La Maison London. A hand carved Four Poster bed frame, in the Rococo style, which also doubles as bunk bed. The top section has been designed t...
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2010s British Baroque Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Wood
PAIR OF GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET SOFAS
$25,628 / set
H 34.45 in W 77.96 in D 36.23 in
PAIR OF GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET SOFAS
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith Somerville Mohair Velvet Chesterfield tufted sofas RRP £30,130 Please no...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian
$72,295 / set
H 40.95 in Dm 17.72 in
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 Mechanical Bird
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Planters
$14,000 / set
H 19 in Dm 12 in
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 Mechanical Bird
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
$242,432 / set
H 40.56 in W 21.26 in D 21.07 in
Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat p...
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1760s English George III Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Hardwood
Magnificent George IV Period Ormolu Chandelier by Messenger & Phipson
By Messenger & Phipson
Located in London, GB
A George IV period gilt bronze chandelier In the Régence Manner By Messenger & Phipson The 8-light chandelier of gilt bronze constructed around a central baluster and vasiform s...
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19th Century English George IV Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Ormolu
United's "Carnival Gun" Arcade Game, circa 1954 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage circa 1954 “Carnival Gun” arcade rifle game manufactured by United Mfg. Large Dale-style gun game. As the targets are on the move, use the gun to shoot targets until the 20 s...
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1950s American Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Metal
English Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Sheraton Regency
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning English Regency style breakfront bookcase with Sheraton inlay Stands in at nearly seven feet tall so an impressive piece Classic pediment top with hand carved details Intric...
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1890s Regency Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Wood
Fish Tank
By CG capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
A stately addition to any baroque-style decor, this fish tank is rich and bold in every detail. Equipped with an illumination system for the six glass panels composing the base in sa...
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2010s Italian Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Glass, Wood
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase
$16,000 / set
H 22 in Dm 11 in
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine pair of late 19th century gilt bronze mounted Sèvres style porcelain vase. The cobalt blue vases mounted with tied bronze drapes and handles. In late 1739-early 1740 the Sè...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Bronze
Unique Rococo Style Finely Carved 4 Poster/Bunk Bed With Silver Gilt wood
$15,065Sale Price|25% Off
H 94.49 in W 87.8 in D 87.8 in
Unique Rococo Style Finely Carved 4 Poster/Bunk Bed With Silver Gilt wood
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A Unique bed by La Maison London, masters of fine wood carving - A Rococo style Four Poster Bed which has a hidden top bed within its 2 tier design. The top section has been designed...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Rococo Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Wood
Pair of English Louis XIV Style Breakfront Side Cabinets Attributed to Gillows
$228,935 / set
H 36.42 in W 49.02 in D 16.34 in
Pair of English Louis XIV Style Breakfront Side Cabinets Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A pair of Louis XIV style gilt-bronze mounted calamander breakfront side cabinets, the Algerian brèche sanguine marble tops above a cupboard door incorporating Japanese lacquer panel...
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19th Century English Louis XIV Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Charles Bruguier singing bird box, fusee movement, silver gilt and enamel
$58,876
H 1.24 in W 3.69 in D 2.47 in
Charles Bruguier singing bird box, fusee movement, silver gilt and enamel
Located in London, GB
Fine Bruguier fusee singing bird box in silver gilt and enamel. The box with movement and box signed and numbered Ch. Bruguier a Geneve 165. Fine quality, shaped case with enamel is ...
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1830s Swiss Antique Mechanical Bird
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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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.
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