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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

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Metal, Brass

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

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

Located in Middleburg, VA

automated yellow singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage. Made in West Germany circa 1930.

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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

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton Two automated singing birds with strong voices and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage.

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Early 20th Century German Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Automaton Singing Birds
Automaton Singing Birds

Automaton Singing Birds

Located in Norwich, GB

Automaton Singing birds Automaton singing birds housed in a gilded case standing on a stepped gilded base. Three articulated singing birds standing on a green base with l...

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Vintage 1950s British Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box
Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box

Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Not only does it play a selection of classical airs with remarkable tone and clarity, but its lush sound is accompanied by a colorful, singing bird automaton. Set in a beautiful inla...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Satinwood

A fine Singing Bird Box in Tortoiseshell
A fine Singing Bird Box in Tortoiseshell

A fine Singing Bird Box in Tortoiseshell

Located in London, GB

A particularly elegant and well proportioned late 19th century singing bird box, housed in a rich tortoiseshell case of restrained yet sophisticated form. The rectangular case, gentl...

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Antique 1880s Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Gold and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Rochat
Gold and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Rochat

Gold and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Rochat

Located in London, GB

An exceptional early Frères Rochat singing bird box with fusee automaton movement, stamped with the rare three-tulip mark and numbered 127. This important example belongs to the earl...

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Antique 1820s Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Gold

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

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

Located in London, GB

Threes a crowd and a good sound... When wound and actuated by start/stop lever to side, the three birds take turns to sing passages of the sequential birdsong, moving beaks, heads a...

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Antique Early 1900s French Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

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...

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Vintage 1930s Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Charles Bruguier singing bird box, fusee movement, silver gilt and enamel
Charles Bruguier singing bird box, fusee movement, silver gilt and enamel

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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Antique 1830s Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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

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

Located in Middleburg, VA

A rare and enchanting treasure of Belle Epoque artistry! This early 20th-century Belgian two-bird singing automaton captures the poetry of mechanical design and natural beauty. Prese...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Musical Instruments

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Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

Antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems
Antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems

Antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems

Located in London, GB

An antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems, French circa 1900 Spend a penny in style When wound and a 1d. coin inserted into the gilt metal chute...

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Antique 1810s French Musical Instruments

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Gesso

Silver and Enamel Art Deco Musical Cigarette and Singing Bird Box
Silver and Enamel Art Deco Musical Cigarette and Singing Bird Box

Silver and Enamel Art Deco Musical Cigarette and Singing Bird Box

Located in London, GB

A rare and exquisite silver and enamel Art Deco musical cigarette and singing bird box. the singing bird with good multitone feathered plumage with highlights in red, yellow and bl...

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Vintage 1920s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

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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Antique 19th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Good Quality English Hob Grate
Good Quality English Hob Grate

Good Quality English Hob Grate

Located in London, GB

The front panel featuring musical instruments, scrollwork and birds with brass fret to centre.

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Antique 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Piero FORNASETTI (1913–1988) Four-Panel Screen “Strumenti Musicali & Uccelli”
Piero FORNASETTI (1913–1988) Four-Panel Screen “Strumenti Musicali & Uccelli”

Piero FORNASETTI (1913–1988) Four-Panel Screen “Strumenti Musicali & Uccelli”

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in London, GB

Piero FORNASETTI (1913–1988) Four-Panel Screen “Strumenti Musicali & Uccelli” circa 1953 Lacquered wood with double-sided lithographed decoration of caged birds and musical instrume...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood and Pink Damask Upholstered Salon Set
French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood and Pink Damask Upholstered Salon Set

French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood and Pink Damask Upholstered Salon Set

Located in Queens, NY

5 Piece French Louis XVI-style (20th Century) salon set with gilt wood frames elaborately carved with ribbon scrolls, flower buds, musical instruments, birds and rams\' head armrests...

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20th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets

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Damask

Antique French Kingwood Marquetry Card Table Ormolu Mounted Louis XV Style
Antique French Kingwood Marquetry Card Table Ormolu Mounted Louis XV Style

Antique French Kingwood Marquetry Card Table Ormolu Mounted Louis XV Style

Located in Suffolk, GB

The top is finely inlaid with intricate musical trophies, floral swags and birds set within a rich contrasting ground, all framed by elegant gilt metal mouldings.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Burr Walnut Round Breakfast Table
Victorian Burr Walnut Round Breakfast Table

Victorian Burr Walnut Round Breakfast Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

The top displays a striking radial composition centred with birds amidst foliage, surrounded by shaped panels depicting musical trophies, florals, and scrolling acanthus, all set aga...

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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Round Red Tole Tray
Large Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Round Red Tole Tray

Large Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Round Red Tole Tray

Located in Pearland, TX

This stunning tray is a nice large size decorated with hand painted figures in a Chinese garden scene with musical instruments and birds. It displays beautifully and would be a styli...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Tray Tables

Materials

Tôle

Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano

Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano

Located in London, GB

This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval.

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Antique 19th Century German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu And Patinated Bronze Cartel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu And Patinated Bronze Cartel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu And Patinated Bronze Cartel Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The clock displays a most elegant and decorative cloud like design with richly chased love birds, arrows, quivers, musical instruments and swaging floral garlands in a fine satin and...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Italian 19th Century Fruitwood, Brass, Bone and Mother of Pearl Side Table
Italian 19th Century Fruitwood, Brass, Bone and Mother of Pearl Side Table

Italian 19th Century Fruitwood, Brass, Bone and Mother of Pearl Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The top displays a breathtaking array of spectacular mother of pearl, bone, and brass inlaid designs of masterfully executed flowers, birds, musical instruments, knight helmets, spea...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Revolving Mantel Clock
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Revolving Mantel Clock

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Revolving Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

The pedestal supporting the urn clock and the plinth beneath each having Sevres style porcelain plaques with a romantic scene, exotic birds, flowers and musical instruments. YYZ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Louis XIV Giltwood Mirror
Louis XIV Giltwood Mirror

Louis XIV Giltwood Mirror

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The rectangular original mirror plate within a mirrored border surmounted by a foliate carved crest with birds and musical trophy, each side carved with floral and foliate swags, all...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Glass

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Marble Cabinet Signed Befort Jeune
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Marble Cabinet Signed Befort Jeune

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Marble Cabinet Signed Befort Jeune

By Befort Jeune

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The frieze displays an exceptional array of pierced fitted foliate ormolu plaques with lovely scrolled Rinceaux designs, fine acanthus leaves, berried accents, and charming Bacchanal...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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French  Antique 19th Century Musical & Animated Birdcage Two '2' Birds
French  Antique 19th Century Musical & Animated Birdcage Two '2' Birds

French Antique 19th Century Musical & Animated Birdcage Two '2' Birds

Located in Sarasota, FL

This French antique musical animated two birds in round brass cage (red bird perched yellow the other bird in floor of cage surrounded by leaves 19th century.

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Bird Cages

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Brass

19th Century English Gothic Revival Giltwood Bird's-Eye Marble Harp
19th Century English Gothic Revival Giltwood Bird's-Eye Marble Harp

19th Century English Gothic Revival Giltwood Bird's-Eye Marble Harp

By Sébastien Érard

Located in Wels, AT

By Sebastian and Pierre Erard's, 18. Great Marlborough Street, London, Patent No. 5823. Typical form, the columnar support surmounted by a hexagonal collonade applied saintly figures.

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Antique 1820s English Gothic Musical Instruments

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Wood

Steingraeber & Sohne 118 Upright Piano in Mahogany with Bird's-Eye Maple Inlay
Steingraeber & Sohne 118 Upright Piano in Mahogany with Bird's-Eye Maple Inlay

Steingraeber & Sohne 118 Upright Piano in Mahogany with Bird's-Eye Maple Inlay

By Steingraeber & Söhne

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

This model 118 Steingraeber is presented in mahogany, with bird's-eye maple inlay and ebony trim. It is an incredibly beautiful furniture piece as well as musical instrument.

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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Musical Instruments

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Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Mahogany

Oil on Canvas "A Choir of Birds"
Oil on Canvas "A Choir of Birds"

Oil on Canvas "A Choir of Birds"

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H 34.25 in W 45 in D 1 in

Oil on Canvas "A Choir of Birds"

By Jan van Kessel the Elder

Located in Alexandria, VA

Here the artist, in van Kessel's style, playfully interprets "chorus" literally, complete with a congregation of varied bird species taking musical direction from a wise owl as choir...

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Vintage 1940s European Paintings

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Canvas

Rare Large Deluxe Framed Oil Music Dance Trio Painting with 24-Karat Dorit Levi
Rare Large Deluxe Framed Oil Music Dance Trio Painting with 24-Karat Dorit Levi

Rare Large Deluxe Framed Oil Music Dance Trio Painting with 24-Karat Dorit Levi

By Dorit Levi

Located in New York, NY

Painting features three joyful subjects dancing and playing musical instruments with a colorful bird hand-painted and embossed with 24-karat gold leaf detail.

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20th Century Paintings

Louis XV Style Marquetry and Ormolu Mount Fold over Card Table
Louis XV Style Marquetry and Ormolu Mount Fold over Card Table

Louis XV Style Marquetry and Ormolu Mount Fold over Card Table

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H 30.32 in W 33.27 in D 17.52 in

Louis XV Style Marquetry and Ormolu Mount Fold over Card Table

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The shaped top is profusely inlaid with various woods depicting birds, musical instruments, flowers and scrolls.

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Ormolu

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! ...

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Early 20th Century Bird Cages

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Metal, Brass

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

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 flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage.

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Early 20th Century French Other Antiquities

Materials

Brass

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

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 flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage.

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Early 20th Century German Other Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton
Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton

Located in Middleburg, VA

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton. Two automated singing birds with strong voices and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Other Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton
Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton

Located in Middleburg, VA

Early 20th Century Musical Birds Automaton. Two automated singing birds with strong voices amidst foliage in a “baroque” style gilded brass cage.

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Early 20th Century German Baroque Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Antique Bontems Mechanical Singing Birds Cage Automaton Musical Box
Antique Bontems Mechanical Singing Birds Cage Automaton Musical Box

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. Both birds move and sing clearly and beautifully. Their little heads turn and their ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton
20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton

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 plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage.

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20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Musical Birdcage
Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Musical Birdcage

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Musical Birdcage

Located in Astoria, NY

Wonderful gilt bronze musical birdcage with animated birds created in 19th Century France.

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Antique 19th Century French Bird Cages

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century German Signing Bird Automaton
Late 19th Century German Signing Bird Automaton

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 automated singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilde...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antiquities

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Brass

Early 20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton
Early 20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton

Early 20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton

Located in Middleburg, VA

This early 20th century musical bird automaton is an entertaining wonder of mechanics.

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Early 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antiquities

Materials

Brass

American Birds Eye Maple Gilt Harp
American Birds Eye Maple Gilt Harp

American Birds Eye Maple Gilt Harp

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H 69.5 in W 18 in D 37 in

American Birds Eye Maple Gilt Harp

By Browne & Buckwell

Located in Charleston, SC

American Birds Eye Maple and gilt harp with floral painting, lions paw feet, and carved evangelical figures. Signed Browne & Buckwell. New York

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Antique 19th Century American Musical Instruments

Early 20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton
Early 20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton

Early 20th Century German Signing Bird Automaton

Located in Middleburg, VA

This early 20th century musical bird automaton is an entertaining wonder of mechanics.

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Early 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antiquities

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Brass

Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bird Cage Music Box
Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bird Cage Music Box

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 outstanding artistry with mechanical genius, the gilt brass cage is mounted with han...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Musical Instruments

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Brass

Los Castillo Vintage Silver Plate Dinner Bell with Bird
Los Castillo Vintage Silver Plate Dinner Bell with Bird

Los Castillo Vintage Silver Plate Dinner Bell with Bird

By Los Castillo

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Ringing mid century handcrafted silver plate on copper dinner bell with a stone clad bird or parrot as a handle. Stamped Los Castillo on the inside.

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Early 20th Century West German Gilded Singing Bird Automaton
Early 20th Century West German Gilded Singing Bird Automaton

Early 20th Century West German Gilded Singing Bird Automaton

Located in Middleburg, VA

An enchanting jewel of mechanical artistry! This early 20th-century singing bird automaton evokes the romance of Europe's golden age of craftsmanship. Encased within an elegantly dom...

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20th Century German Rococo Revival Musical Instruments

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Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century Mechanical Wind Up French Singing Bird Cage Automaton
Early 20th Century Mechanical Wind Up French Singing Bird Cage Automaton

Early 20th Century Mechanical Wind Up French Singing Bird Cage Automaton

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A brass wire cage with knob finial and loop handle; set on a slivered brass base with an ornate repousse frieze of frolicking putti; the whole supported by three turned brass feet; t...

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Musical Instruments

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Brass

Japan 19thc Set Five Bronze BIRDS Temple Meditation Bells  FREE SHIPPING
Japan 19thc Set Five Bronze BIRDS Temple Meditation Bells  FREE SHIPPING

Japan 19thc Set Five Bronze BIRDS Temple Meditation Bells FREE SHIPPING

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Japan, a very nice and unusual 19th century attached collection of five graduated small to medium scale bronze temple meditation bells engraved/ inlaid with "bird and floral" de...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

German Automaton Double Singing Birds in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1930
German Automaton Double Singing Birds in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1930

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 foliate band and raised on ball feet, circa 1930. Measures: 11" height x 6.5" dia...

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20th Century German Musical 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

At the turn of the key, the duet begins: the birds animate with remarkable naturalism, their beaks opening, heads turning, and tails flicking in lifelike sequence as they trade cryst...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Musical Instruments

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Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

French Hand-Painted Panels with Birds and Musical Instruments
French Hand-Painted Panels with Birds and Musical Instruments

French Hand-Painted Panels with Birds and Musical Instruments

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French blue painted panels with musical instruments, birds and branches. Worn painted finish in beautiful shades of blue, green and gold.

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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Decorative Art

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Wood

Imperial Faberge 24-Karat Gold over Sterling Silver Musical Egg
Imperial Faberge 24-Karat Gold over Sterling Silver Musical Egg

Imperial Faberge 24-Karat Gold over Sterling Silver Musical Egg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Musical Stravinsky's fire bird suite, egg shell solid silver with blue cobalt enameling, 24-karat gold over sterling apple blossom designs entwining egg, each with fully faceted ruby...

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Early 20th Century Russian Animal Sculptures

Large Inlaid Musical Theme Burr Walnut Marquetry Centre Dining Table
Large Inlaid Musical Theme Burr Walnut Marquetry Centre Dining Table

Large Inlaid Musical Theme Burr Walnut Marquetry Centre Dining Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large inlaid musical theme burr walnut marquetry centre dining table This is an outstanding piece, the table is made with fine quality burr walnut and is decorated with many diff...

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Antique 1870s English Baroque Center Tables

Carved French Decorated Door
Carved French Decorated Door

Carved French Decorated Door

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H 96 in W 46 in D 2 in

Carved French Decorated Door

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved French painted decorated door with musical instruments, garlands, birds, and ribbon throughout.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Doors and Gates

Materials

Gold

Highly Carved French Armoire
Highly Carved French Armoire

Highly Carved French Armoire

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H 116 in W 90 in D 20 in

Highly Carved French Armoire

Located in Stamford, CT

Carved figures of cherubs, musical instruments and birds eye maple interior.

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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Massive Late 19th Century Carved Gesso Mirror
Massive Late 19th Century Carved Gesso Mirror

Massive Late 19th Century Carved Gesso Mirror

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Stunning carved gesso and watergilt French marginal mirror, with amazing details. Carved love birds, musical instruments, and a coat of arms. Great original mellowed patina to the fr...

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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Gesso, Giltwood

French Neoclassical Style 19th Century Secrétaire with Arabesques and Flowers
French Neoclassical Style 19th Century Secrétaire with Arabesques and Flowers

French Neoclassical Style 19th Century Secrétaire with Arabesques and Flowers

Located in Atlanta, GA

The lower section showcases two doors with musical instruments and birds opening to additional shelves.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires

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Wood

Louis XVI Style LaBarge Mirror With Gilded Crest
Louis XVI Style LaBarge Mirror With Gilded Crest

Louis XVI Style LaBarge Mirror With Gilded Crest

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Louis XVI style mirror by LaBarge featuring a carved and gilded neoclassical crest with birds and musical trophies. The frame is painted in a soft cream tone with gilt highlights and...

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Vintage 1950s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

19th century French Carved Painted and Parcel-Gilt Buffet
19th century French Carved Painted and Parcel-Gilt Buffet

19th century French Carved Painted and Parcel-Gilt Buffet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The cabinet has four doors with cartouches that are adorned with carved birds, musical instruments, pomegranates, grapes, flowers and fruit and more.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique 19th Century Silver Barrow Cellar with Cherubs
Antique 19th Century Silver Barrow Cellar with Cherubs

Antique 19th Century Silver Barrow Cellar with Cherubs

Located in Braintree, GB

Barrow is decorated with Cherubs, Scrolls, flower garlands, wine ewers, musical instruments and birds. Made in Germany, 19th century Maker: Maker ( unidentified) Imported to E...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Reclaimed Rare Black Chinoiserie Fireplace
Reclaimed Rare Black Chinoiserie Fireplace

Reclaimed Rare Black Chinoiserie Fireplace

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H 44.1 in W 63.98 in D 6.3 in

Reclaimed Rare Black Chinoiserie Fireplace

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The frieze and jambs are adorned with detailed painted oriental scenes, including buildings, musical figures and birds. Chinoiserie, from the French ‘Chinois’ meaning Chinese, was a...

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Mid-20th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

French Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Cabinet with Fine Bronze Dore Mounts
French Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Cabinet with Fine Bronze Dore Mounts

French Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Cabinet with Fine Bronze Dore Mounts

Located in Houston, TX

The mounts On the doors of this cabinet have depictions of birds and Floral, musical and ribbons.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau
French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau

French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau

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H 39 in W 29 in D 17 in

French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau

Located in Cheshire, GB

The decorative subject matter includes amarquetry panel of birds together with musical instruments, all carried out to the highest of standards with exotic woods and presented on a r...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Late 18th Century Neoclassical Gouaches, Three Muses
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Gouaches, Three Muses

Late 18th Century Neoclassical Gouaches, Three Muses

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H 18.51 in W 14.57 in D 0.79 in

Late 18th Century Neoclassical Gouaches, Three Muses

Located in Paris, FR

The allegorical scene illustrates the comedy, with two birds and musical instruments. Probably Italian neoclassical work.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Paintings

Materials

Paint

Yomiuri Shimbun Etching by Christine Amarger
Yomiuri Shimbun Etching by Christine Amarger

Yomiuri Shimbun Etching by Christine Amarger

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H 29 in W 31.5 in D 1.75 in

Yomiuri Shimbun Etching by Christine Amarger

Located in New Windsor, NY

She has worked on a series of etchings choosing from them differing themes of newspapers, umbrellas musical instruments, bird cages all seen in relation to children and depicted in a...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Prints

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Paper

Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, circa 1870
Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, circa 1870

Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

It is decorated throughout with beautiful floral marquetry and has a stunning marquetry panel of birds and musical instruments, finished in exotic woods on a rosewood background, in ...

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Antique 1870s French Desks and Writing Tables

Mid-Century Modern Musical Bird Cage Decanter Set
Mid-Century Modern Musical Bird Cage Decanter Set

Mid-Century Modern Musical Bird Cage Decanter Set

Located in Astoria, NY

A Mid-Century Modern decanter set within a bird cage setting, consisting of a decanter and six glasses. The decanter has a 'scotch' tag. The bird cage has decorative galleon ornament...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

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 perched on a brass stand with foliage atop a brown velvet base.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 perched on a brass stand with foliage atop a grenvelvet base.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique French Neoclassical Wrought Iron Brass Automation Musical Birdcage Stand
Antique French Neoclassical Wrought Iron Brass Automation Musical Birdcage Stand

Antique French Neoclassical Wrought Iron Brass Automation Musical Birdcage Stand

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique automation music box bird cage and stand. The birdcage is made of brass with a neoclassical motif of a wreath surrounding the base. The stand is made of scrolled brass and wr...

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Bird Cages

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late 19th Century German Singing Birds Automaton
Late 19th Century German Singing Birds Automaton

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 flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antiquities

Materials

Brass

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 animated birds chirp and move their heads and tails in time to the music, base has orig...

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Mid-20th Century German Musical Instruments

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

In extraordinary bow-fronted form case in silver, fully gilded to a bright tone, with the bird lid having a putti perched upon a tree stump conducting the singing of two birds before...

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Vintage 1930s German Bird Cages

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Silver

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 makes the caged bird sing, flutter its tail and move its beak and head about. The cage...

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique German Singing Bird Music Box Marked Underside K.G Karl
Antique German Singing Bird Music Box Marked Underside K.G Karl

Antique German Singing Bird Music Box Marked Underside K.G Karl

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique German singing bird music box marked underside K.G Karl. At the time of this listing the bird chirps and sings wonderfully when you wind her up. IZS.

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Mid-20th Century German American Classical Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1880
Antique French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1880

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, circa 1880 ***DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to COVID-19 we are employing NO-CONTACT PRACTIC...

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Antique 19th Century French 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 bird sings its various bird song calls while moving its tail and opening it's beak in...

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Vintage 1930s German Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Birds Eye Maple Inlaid Box with Musical Instrument Theme
English Birds Eye Maple Inlaid Box with Musical Instrument Theme

English Birds Eye Maple Inlaid Box with Musical Instrument Theme

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

English bird's-eye Maple inlaid box with musical instrument theme and lock and key.

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20th Century English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Italian Art Deco Lenci Style Pottery Girl Singers Group
Italian Art Deco Lenci Style Pottery Girl Singers Group

Italian Art Deco Lenci Style Pottery Girl Singers Group

By Lenci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The group portrays three young girls holding a musical score with a small bird perched on the edge with them all singing to the bird.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Gilded Bronze Clock in Louis XVI Style with Porcelain Plaques in Sevres Style
Gilded Bronze Clock in Louis XVI Style with Porcelain Plaques in Sevres Style

Gilded Bronze Clock in Louis XVI Style with Porcelain Plaques in Sevres Style

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

The clock is decorated with a pair of birds and musical instruments. The porcelain is painted with flowers in the Sevres style.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Ewers
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Ewers

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Ewers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The beautiful Sèvres porcelain bodies are encased by superb foliate and water flora ormolu movements, and display lovely hand painted scenes of birds, cages, musical instruments, and...

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Urns

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Italian Baroque Style Giltwood and Gesso Mirror with Verre Églomisé
19th Century Italian Baroque Style Giltwood and Gesso Mirror with Verre Églomisé

19th Century Italian Baroque Style Giltwood and Gesso Mirror with Verre Églomisé

Located in Chicago, IL

The upper and lower plaques display performative motifs, with musical instruments, birds, and a central drama mask symbolizing drama and theatricality.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood

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By Tiffany & Co.

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Located in Devon, England

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By La Maison London

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Located in Queens, NY

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20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table

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Located in Turin, Turin

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Metal

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

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Musical Bird For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the musical bird you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every musical bird was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer musical bird, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right musical bird, those designed in Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. A well-made musical bird has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bontems, Browne & Buckwell and Karl Griesbaum are consistently popular.

How Much is a Musical Bird?

A musical bird can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $48,500.