Singing Bird Box Automaton
Automaton singing bird by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Unique flower pot with singing bird automaton made by Bontems in the last quarter of the 19th
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Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very beautiful and rare clock with bird automaton. Made by Bontems at the end of 19th century in
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Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Singing Bird Cage by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare and very decorative singing bird automaton.
Made in de 4th quarter of the 19th century by
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Singing Bird Cage with 2 birds by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare and very decorative singing bird automaton.
Made in de 4th quarter of the 19th century by
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Singing Bird Cage by Bontems with 2 birds
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare and very decorative singing bird automaton.
Made in de 4th quarter of the 19th century by
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Singing bird box by Bruguier in silver case with enamel to top and lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
ground. When activated the lid opens to reveal the singing and dancing feathered automaton bird. Turning
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Singing Bird Box Automaton For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal singing bird box automaton for your home. A singing bird box automaton — often made from metal, gold and feathers — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect singing bird box automaton — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A singing bird box automaton made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — is very popular. A well-made singing bird box automaton has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bontems and Karl Griesbaum are consistently popular.
How Much is a Singing Bird Box Automaton?
A singing bird box automaton can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $23,118, while the lowest priced sells for $6,046 and the highest can go for as much as $96,326.
Questions About Singing Bird Box Automaton
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How a singing bird box works relies on a clockwork mechanism. Twisting the winder provides power to the motor which then moves the bird and turns the gears that produce music. Both the bird's motion and the tune continue until the motor stops spinning. Find a wide variety of music boxes on 1stDibs.
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