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Singing Bird Boxes

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

$72,500

H 1.13 in W 3.63 in D 2.5 in

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extremely rare, early Swiss automaton singing bird box by the famed Charles Bruguier is housed

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Louis XV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

By Bontems

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box -  Circa 1900
European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box -  Circa 1900

European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box - Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique European sterling silver and enamel singing bird box

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Antique Early 1900s European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box

Located in London, GB

A good antique composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box, German circa 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems

Located in London, GB

A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems Circa 1890, Going-barrel movement, Motor

Category

Antique 1890s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Gilt Bronze, Pearl and Enamel Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1890
Gilt Bronze, Pearl and Enamel Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1890

Gilt Bronze, Pearl and Enamel Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1890

By Bontems

Located in London, GB

A stunning gilt bronze and seed pearl singing bird box by Bontems of Paris - CIRCA 1890. The bird

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

Located in London, GB

A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, most probably by Bontems, Going barrel movement, Gilt

Category

Antique 1880s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box
Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box

Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box

Located in London, GB

A fine antique pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box, Circa 1910

Category

Antique 1890s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

A silver gilt and Imperial Yellow guilloche enamel singing bird box
A silver gilt and Imperial Yellow guilloche enamel singing bird box

A silver gilt and Imperial Yellow guilloche enamel singing bird box

Located in London, GB

A very fine silver gilt and Imperial Yellow guilloche enamel singing bird box with timepiece, by C

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

good antique gilt bronze singing bird box, by Flajoulot
good antique gilt bronze singing bird box, by Flajoulot

good antique gilt bronze singing bird box, by Flajoulot

Located in London, GB

A good antique gilt bronze singing bird box, by Flajoulot, Circa 1910, Going barrel

Category

Vintage 1910s French 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

Category

Antique 1830s Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Silver-Gilt, Guilloche Turquoise Enamel Timepiece Alarm Clock Singing Bird
Silver-Gilt, Guilloche Turquoise Enamel Timepiece Alarm Clock Singing Bird

Silver-Gilt, Guilloche Turquoise Enamel Timepiece Alarm Clock Singing Bird

Located in London, GB

timepiece alarm-actuated singing bird box, by C. A. Marguerat. When 8-day clock movement wound and set to

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Silver, Gold Enamel and Pearl Double Singing Bird Clock
Silver, Gold Enamel and Pearl Double Singing Bird Clock

Silver, Gold Enamel and Pearl Double Singing Bird Clock

Located in London, GB

button reveals not one but two wonderful singing birds, the birds appear from underneath an antique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Enamel

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

Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box

$48,500

H 14 in W 30 in D 15 in

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

Antique 19th Century Austrian Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Chamois Goat's Head Hat &Coat Rack 19th Century
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Chamois Goat's Head Hat &Coat Rack 19th Century

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Chamois Goat's Head Hat &Coat Rack 19th Century

Located in London, GB

occurred there. In the past singing bird boxes were produced as well. Our reference: A3656

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Swiss 'Black Forest' Carved Linden Wood Clock 19th Century
Antique Swiss 'Black Forest' Carved Linden Wood Clock 19th Century

Antique Swiss 'Black Forest' Carved Linden Wood Clock 19th Century

By C. V. Bergen & Co.

Located in London, GB

early 18th century and much of their development occurred there. In the past singing bird boxes were

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel

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19th Century Singing Bird Box
19th Century Singing Bird Box

19th Century Singing Bird Box

Unavailable

H 1.66 in W 3.94 in D 2.56 in

19th Century Singing Bird Box

Located in Mexico, MX

19th century singing bird box

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Singing Bird Box from the 1930s
Singing Bird Box from the 1930s

Singing Bird Box from the 1930s

Unavailable

H 1.97 in W 4.34 in D 2.96 in

Singing Bird Box from the 1930s

Located in Mexico, MX

Singing bird box from the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s French Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Golden Singing bird box by Charles Bruguier with enameled  lid
Golden Singing bird box by Charles Bruguier with enameled  lid

Golden Singing bird box by Charles Bruguier with enameled lid

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Extremely Rare Gold Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier – Geneva, ca. 1840 A stunning and very

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Other, Gold

Griesbaum singing bird box in decoratieve painted box from the 1950s-60s
Griesbaum singing bird box in decoratieve painted box from the 1950s-60s

Griesbaum singing bird box in decoratieve painted box from the 1950s-60s

By Karl Griesbaum

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Griesbaum singing Bird Box A stunning bird box in a uniquely painted case, showcasing fine

Category

Mid-20th Century German Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Other

Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled  lid
Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled  lid

Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled lid

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Very rare singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier, made in Geneva circa 1850. When activated, the lid

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other

Singing Bird Box from the 1920s Made by German Maker Karl Griesbaum
Singing Bird Box from the 1920s Made by German Maker Karl Griesbaum

Singing Bird Box from the 1920s Made by German Maker Karl Griesbaum

By Karl Griesbaum

Located in Mexico, MX

Singing bird box from the 1920s made by German maker Karl Griesbaum

Category

Early 20th Century German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Griebaum singing bird box from the 1950s-60s
Griebaum singing bird box from the 1950s-60s

Griebaum singing bird box from the 1950s-60s

Unavailable

H 1.03 in W 4.53 in D 2.76 in

Griebaum singing bird box from the 1950s-60s

By Karl Griesbaum

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Beautiful Singing Bird by Karl Griesbaum A unique masterpiece from the 1950s or 1960s, crafted by

Category

Mid-20th Century German Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Other

Singing bird box by Bruguier in guilded case with enameled  lid
Singing bird box by Bruguier in guilded case with enameled  lid

Singing bird box by Bruguier in guilded case with enameled lid

Located in Zonhoven, BE

ground. When activated the lid opens to reveal the singing and dancing feathered automaton bird. Turning

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other, Enamel, Metal

Singing bird box by Bruguier in silver case with enamel to top and lid
Singing bird box by Bruguier in silver case with enamel to top and lid

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other

Automaton singing bird by Bontems
Automaton singing bird by Bontems

Automaton singing bird by Bontems

Unavailable

H 20.87 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in

Automaton singing bird by Bontems

By Bontems

Located in Zonhoven, BE

bird boxes, singing bird cages. The flower pot with a singing bird were not produced as many, and even

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Jardinière Automaton singing bird by Bontems
Jardinière Automaton singing bird by Bontems

Jardinière Automaton singing bird by Bontems

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H 20.87 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in

Jardinière Automaton singing bird by Bontems

By Bontems

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Very rare singing bird cage in the shape of a ‘jardinière’ A masterpiece by Bontems, manufactured

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Other, Gold Plate

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems

Unavailable

H 19.3 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other

Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff  box purse form
Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff  box purse form

Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff box purse form

Unavailable

H 0.54 in W 2.58 in D 1.84 in

Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff box purse form

Located in Zonhoven, BE

specialized in the production of snuff boxes, snuff boxes with clocks, singing bird boxes, molded clocks and

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Gold

Elegant Music Box with Singing Bird by Reuge, Mechanical Mouvement
Elegant Music Box with Singing Bird by Reuge, Mechanical Mouvement

Elegant Music Box with Singing Bird by Reuge, Mechanical Mouvement

Located in London, GB

Music box made out of stainless steel and leather by the Internationally known brand Reuge. It has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jeweled Swiss Singing Bird Box
Jeweled Swiss Singing Bird Box

Jeweled Swiss Singing Bird Box

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H 1.63 in W 4 in D 2.5 in

Jeweled Swiss Singing Bird Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Jeweled Singing Bird Box 19th-century This remarkable Swiss singing bird box stands apart from the

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Enamel

German Enamel Singing Bird Box
German Enamel Singing Bird Box

German Enamel Singing Bird Box

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H 1.75 in W 4.25 in D 3 in

German Enamel Singing Bird Box

By Emil Brenk, Karl Griesbaum

Located in New Orleans, LA

The mechanism of this enchanting German singing bird box is attributed to the renowned Karl

Category

Early 20th Century German Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Silver Double Singing Bird Box
Silver Double Singing Bird Box

Silver Double Singing Bird Box

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H 2 in W 4.25 in D 2.88 in

Silver Double Singing Bird Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and it represents the pinnacle of the art form. Mechanical singing bird boxes initially appeared in

Category

Antique 19th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Silver Double Singing Bird Box
Silver Double Singing Bird Box

Silver Double Singing Bird Box

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H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 5.5 in

Silver Double Singing Bird Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

represents the pinnacle of the art form. Mechanical singing bird boxes like this initially appeared in the

Category

20th Century Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

German Silver-Gilt and Enamel Singing Bird Box
German Silver-Gilt and Enamel Singing Bird Box

German Silver-Gilt and Enamel Singing Bird Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

German Silver-Gilt and Enamel Singing Bird Box Date marked 1926 This exceptional singing bird box

Category

20th Century German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Silver Fusée Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier
Silver Fusée Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier

Silver Fusée Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extremely rare, early Swiss fusée singing bird box by the renowned Charles Bruguier combines

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantel Clock
Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantel Clock

Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantle Clock This enchanting objet d'art masterfully blends

Category

20th Century Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver, Enamel

German Sterling Silver Automaton Singing Bird Box with Key
German Sterling Silver Automaton Singing Bird Box with Key

German Sterling Silver Automaton Singing Bird Box with Key

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

German sterling silver automaton singing bird box with key, circa 1920. Gorgeous double decker

Category

Early 20th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Category

20th Century German Other Bird Cages

Materials

Enamel

Antique Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Box Automaton
Antique Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Box Automaton

Antique Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Box Automaton

By Karl Griesbaum

Located in Paris, FR

18th century. The lid opening to reveal a small turquoise-feathered singing bird with beak rising from

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Louis XV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Vermeil

Gold-Plated Singing Bird Box and Clock
Gold-Plated Singing Bird Box and Clock

Gold-Plated Singing Bird Box and Clock

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H 4.25 in W 1.5 in D 2.5 in

Gold-Plated Singing Bird Box and Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Combining a diminutive clock and a charming automaton, this Swiss bird box is a mechanical work of

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

Swiss Gold Bird Box
Swiss Gold Bird Box

Swiss Gold Bird Box

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H 1.88 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in

Swiss Gold Bird Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This stunning Swiss singing bird box combines exquisite artistry with outstanding mechanical

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Boxes

Materials

Enamel

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque 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

Category

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

Category

Vintage 1950s German Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Remond, Gide & Co c.1800
19th Century Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Remond, Gide & Co c.1800

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Remond, Gide & Co c.1800

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

-boxes with watches, singing bird-boxes, form watches and musical boxes. Their work was of excellent

Category

Antique Early 1800s Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Coin-Operated Singing Bird Cage Automaton
Coin-Operated Singing Bird Cage Automaton

Coin-Operated Singing Bird Cage Automaton

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H 22.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Coin-Operated Singing Bird Cage Automaton

Located in New Orleans, LA

. This delightful and rare singing bird automaton combines outstanding artistry with mechanical genius

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Decorative Boxes

Gorgeous Automate of Singing Bird or Songbird Made of Brass, Vienna
Gorgeous Automate of Singing Bird or Songbird Made of Brass, Vienna

Gorgeous Automate of Singing Bird or Songbird Made of Brass, Vienna

Located in Vienna, AT

We're presenting here a very rare Automate of Singing Bird / Songbird, made in Vienna (circa 1915

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910
French Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910

French Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910

By J. Granvigne

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century rare French solid silver-gilt singing bird automaton box, of rectangular

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

20th Century Austrian Solid Silver-Gilt & Enamel Bird Automaton Box, c.1900
20th Century Austrian Solid Silver-Gilt & Enamel Bird Automaton Box, c.1900

20th Century Austrian Solid Silver-Gilt & Enamel Bird Automaton Box, c.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century Austrian solid silver-gilt singing bird automaton box, of rectangular

Category

20th Century Austrian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Antique Rare French Solid Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910
Antique Rare French Solid Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910

Antique Rare French Solid Silver-Gilt and Enamel Bird Automaton Box, circa 1910

By J. Granvigne

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th century rare French solid silver-gilt singing bird automaton box, of rectangular

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Swiss 18-Karat Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Remond, Lamy & Cie, circa 1800
Swiss 18-Karat Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Remond, Lamy & Cie, circa 1800

Swiss 18-Karat Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Remond, Lamy & Cie, circa 1800

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

first years of the nineteenth century, the company "Rémond Lamy Co" produces brilliant boxes singing

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Swiss 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Remond and Gide, circa 1790
Swiss 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Remond and Gide, circa 1790

Swiss 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Remond and Gide, circa 1790

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

, the company "Rémond Lamy Co" produces brilliant boxes singing bird embellished with pearls that were

Category

Antique 18th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Blaise Bontems, an Extremely Fine & Rare Automaton Double Singing Bird Music Box
Blaise Bontems, an Extremely Fine & Rare Automaton Double Singing Bird Music Box

Blaise Bontems, an Extremely Fine & Rare Automaton Double Singing Bird Music Box

By Bontems

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Blaise Bontems, an extremely fine and rare automaton double singing bird music box, in the form of

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Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

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

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century German Silver Grisebaum Singing Bird Box
Early 20th Century German Silver Grisebaum Singing Bird Box

Early 20th Century German Silver Grisebaum Singing Bird Box

By Karl Grisebaum

Located in Montreal, QC

Early 20th century German silver singing bird box by Karl Grisebaum, of typical form. The

Category

Vintage 1920s German Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Gilt Metal Singing Bird Box, by Raymy
Antique Gilt Metal Singing Bird Box, by Raymy

Antique Gilt Metal Singing Bird Box, by Raymy

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H 1.6 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in

Antique Gilt Metal Singing Bird Box, by Raymy

Located in London, GB

A fine antique gilt metal singing bird box, by Raymy, Circa 1910, Raymy's reprise of the

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Silver and Full Cream Guilloche Enamel Singing Bird Box
Vintage Silver and Full Cream Guilloche Enamel Singing Bird Box

Vintage Silver and Full Cream Guilloche Enamel Singing Bird Box

Located in London, GB

A luxurious vintage silver and full cream guilloche enamel singing bird box. Retailed by Nissel

Category

Vintage 1920s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Silver

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

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bird Cages

Materials

Silver

Mechanical Bird Singing Box  Reuge
Mechanical Bird Singing Box  Reuge

Mechanical Bird Singing Box Reuge

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H 1.97 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in

Mechanical Bird Singing Box Reuge

By Reuge Ste-Croix

Located in Newark, England

Fine contemporary mechanical bird singing box by Reuge. The box beautifully crafted with an engine

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Singing Bird Music Box by Karl Griesbaum Germany
Singing Bird Music Box by Karl Griesbaum Germany

Singing Bird Music Box by Karl Griesbaum Germany

Located in Long Island City, NY

on top of the box reveals a singing parrot. Hallmarks Made in Germany, Ken-D, KG are on the bottom

Category

20th Century Austrian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th century French Napoleon III Singing Bird Brass Cage, 1870s
19th century French Napoleon III Singing Bird Brass Cage, 1870s

19th century French Napoleon III Singing Bird Brass Cage, 1870s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful Helvetic French Napoleon III period animated Singing Bird Brass wire cage dome with a

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Working Automaton Gilt Bronze Singing Birdcage, 1900s
20th Century French Working Automaton Gilt Bronze Singing Birdcage, 1900s

20th Century French Working Automaton Gilt Bronze Singing Birdcage, 1900s

By Bontems

Located in LEGNY, FR

birds in this singing bird music box have realistic sound of real talking birds. The singing mechanism

Category

Early 20th Century French Bird Cages

Materials

Bronze

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

Category

Mid-20th Century German 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 Manhasset, NY

Antique German singing bird music box marked underside K.G Karl. At the time of this listing the

Category

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

Category

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

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Vintage 1930s German Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Hand-Carved Black Forest Jardiniere
19th Century Hand-Carved Black Forest Jardiniere

19th Century Hand-Carved Black Forest Jardiniere

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H 39.77 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in

19th Century Hand-Carved Black Forest Jardiniere

Located in London, GB

century and much of their development occurred there. In the past singing bird boxes were produced as well.  

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Antique 1880s German Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Griebaum singing bird box from the 1950s-60s with clock
Griebaum singing bird box from the 1950s-60s with clock

Griebaum singing bird box from the 1950s-60s with clock

By Karl Griesbaum

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Beautiful Singing Bird Box by Karl Griesbaum. A unique masterpiece from the 1950s or 1960s

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Mid-20th Century German Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Other

Singing Bird Box by Bontems with Automatic Drawer
Singing Bird Box by Bontems with Automatic Drawer

Singing Bird Box by Bontems with Automatic Drawer

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H 2.17 in W 3.82 in D 2.37 in

Singing Bird Box by Bontems with Automatic Drawer

By Bontems

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Brass guilded singing bird by A. Bontems made in Paris. The singing bird, probably made at the end

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Mid-20th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Other

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19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of a Loch at sunset
19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of a Loch at sunset

19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of a Loch at sunset

By Alfred de Breanski Sr.

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Alfred de Breanski Snr British, (1852-1928) Sunset over a Scottish Highland Loch Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 19.5 inches x 29.5 inches Size including frame: 26.5 inches x 36....

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount
"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount

"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount

$3,500

H 28 in W 11 in D 15 in

"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Snowy owl on driftwood mount. Life-size and realistic however made of white Imden farm goose feathers as a recreation. The beak and claws are sculpted from a resin material. 28"H x 1...

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2010s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Feathers

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Art Deco Table Lamp Sculpture
Art Deco Table Lamp Sculpture

Art Deco Table Lamp Sculpture

$1,506

H 14.57 in W 16.93 in D 5.91 in

Art Deco Table Lamp Sculpture

Located in Antwerp, BE

An Art Deco sculpture with three deer on a marble base. Measures: Width:43 cm. Depth:15 cm. Height:37 cm. Weight:10 kg.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Zebra Wall Head Wall Decoration
Zebra Wall Head Wall Decoration

Zebra Wall Head Wall Decoration

$2,760 / item

H 31.5 in W 11.82 in D 23.63 in

Zebra Wall Head Wall Decoration

Located in Paris, FR

Wall Decoration zebra wall head made in ceramic hand-painted.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble

Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...

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2010s Italian Medieval Games

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror
18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror

18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror

$780

H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in

18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This unusual table-top 'Psyche' table mirror dates from the 18th century, its wooden frame beautifully crafted from yellow-lacquered wood and decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie ...

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Antique 18th Century French Chinoiserie Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

English Bamboo Dressing Table
English Bamboo Dressing Table

English Bamboo Dressing Table

$10,500

H 62 in W 37.25 in D 22.5 in

English Bamboo Dressing Table

Located in New York, NY

Impressive English bamboo dressing table adorned with beveled mirror. Beautifully lacquered top in a richly textured floral chinoiserie motif with layers of red, black and gold lacqu...

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Antique 19th Century English Vanities

Materials

Bamboo

French 1930 Art Deco Parisian Moorish Kiosk Cigarette Dispenser Mechanical Box
French 1930 Art Deco Parisian Moorish Kiosk Cigarette Dispenser Mechanical Box

French 1930 Art Deco Parisian Moorish Kiosk Cigarette Dispenser Mechanical Box

Located in Miami, FL

Mechanical cigarette dispenser box. An exceptional and very beautiful desk piece, created in France during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This rare mechanical cigarettes dis...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Iconic Limited Edition Fred Stein Photo of Albert Einstein

Iconic Limited Edition Fred Stein Photo of Albert Einstein

Located in New York, NY

Stunning large gelatin silver limited edition photograph; one of the most iconic images of the 20th century. One of only 450 in the edition. “In 1946, when Albert Einstein was in...

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Vintage 1940s Books

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

$12,000

H 82.5 in W 86 in D 54 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

$9,500Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in

14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Magnificent 14-karat gold pen holder and tray with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Pen holder Handmade tubular pen holder in fourteen karat yellow gold with a tripod design. It is ...

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Early 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Gold

Colorful Chimpanzee, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Colorful Chimpanzee, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021

Colorful Chimpanzee, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021

$3,559Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 13.78 in

Colorful Chimpanzee, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The piece is a unique representation of a Chimpanzee in a modern way. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.   

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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Perret et Vibert Bamboo Side Table
Perret et Vibert Bamboo Side Table

Perret et Vibert Bamboo Side Table

$4,219

H 29.93 in W 28.35 in D 18.12 in

Perret et Vibert Bamboo Side Table

By Perret et Vibert

Located in Paris, FR

Perret et Vibert bamboo side table. The two trays in bamboo veneer with a black lacquered center. France, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

The White Peacock
The White Peacock

The White Peacock

By Jessie Arms Botke

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A painting by Jessie Arms Botke. "The White Peacock" is a wildlife impressionist painting, oil on canvas in a palette of whites, blues, and browns by female, American artist Jessie A...

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique 19th Century French Majolica Floral Plate
Antique 19th Century French Majolica Floral Plate

Antique 19th Century French Majolica Floral Plate

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely antique French majolica floral plate, circa 1890. This beautiful French country style plate has hand painted pink flowers and leaves on a light aqua blue background. It woul...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica

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Singing Bird Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of singing bird boxes available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, enamel and silver, all singing bird boxes available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of singing bird boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Singing bird boxes bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many singing bird boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Bontems produced popular singing bird boxes that are worth a look.

How Much are Singing Bird Boxes?

Prices for singing bird boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, singing bird boxes begin at $695 and can go as high as $95,201, while the average can fetch as much as $12,000.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.