$22,500
Jeweled Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Jeweled Singing Bird Box Circa 1880 This exquisite enamel and jewel-mounted singing bird box is a captivating example of mechanical artistry.
Multi-gemstone, Brass, Enamel
Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Champlevé Enameled Bronze Singing Bird Box Circa 1880 Striking in both form and function, this champlevé enameled bronze singing bird box reflects a refined blend of decorative arti...
Bronze, Enamel
Austro-Hungarian Jeweled Silver Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Singing Bird Box Hallmarked Pest, 1872–1922 This exceptional silver singing bird box unites ingenious automaton engineering with richly detailed enameling.
Multi-gemstone, Silver
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.
Silver
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; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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 Going-barrel movement Setting the birds free...
Tortoise Shell
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-view light anomaly...
Tortoise Shell
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.
Bronze, Enamel
Silver and Enamel Art Deco Musical Cigarette and Singing Bird Box
Located in London, GB
Time to look closer at a singing bird box no one else seems to have.
Silver, Enamel
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.
Gold
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.
Bronze
Silver-gilt and pictorial enamel Memento Mori singing bird box by Karl Griesbaum
Located in London, GB
A fine and very rare silver-gilt and pictorial enamel Memento Mori singing bird box, by Karl Griesbaum, Circa 1925, model number 7A, Going-barrel movement, Serial number 1...
Silver, 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.
Silver, Enamel
Silver, Gold Enamel and Pearl Double Singing Bird Clock
Located in London, GB
The beautiful silver and guilloche enamel case dates to the early 20th century, the box upon pressing the start button reveals not one but two wonderful singing birds, the birds appe...
Gold, Silver, Enamel
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.
Satinwood
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Chamois Goat's Head Hat &Coat Rack 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Cuckoo clocks are a popular example; they have been made in the region since the early 18th century and much of their development occurred there. In the past singing bird boxes were ...
Wood
Antique Swiss 'Black Forest' Carved Linden Wood Clock 19th Century
By C. V. Bergen & Co.
Located in London, GB
Cuckoo clocks are a popular example; they have been made in the region since the early 18th century and much of their development occurred there. In the past singing bird boxes were ...
Enamel
Silver Gilt and Full Radial Guilloche Enamel Singing Bird Box with Original Key
Located in London, GB
A sublime silver gilt and full radial guilloche enamel with highlights, singing bird box, with original silver and enamel key and original leather carry case.
Silver, Enamel
19th Century Singing Bird Box
Located in Mexico, MX
19th century singing bird box
Bronze, Enamel
Singing Bird Box from the 1930s
Located in Mexico, MX
Singing bird box from the 1930s
Bronze, Enamel
Unavailable
H 1.46 in W 3.75 in D 2.29 in
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 rare gold fusee singing bird box by the renowned Swiss master Charles Bruguier, made ...
Metal, Enamel, Other, Gold
Unavailable
H 1.78 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
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 craftsmanship and elegance.
Metal, Other
Unavailable
H 1.23 in W 3.59 in D 2.45 in
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.
Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other
Unavailable
H 1.78 in W 4.14 in D 2.68 in
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
Ormolu
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 the renowned Karl Griesbaum in Germany. When activated, a bird elegantly emerges, ...
Metal, Other
Unavailable
H 1.23 in W 3.59 in D 2.45 in
Singing bird box by Bruguier in guilded case with enameled lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rectangular silver guilded case with rounded corners. The oval lid has an enamel painting on the exterior of a mountain view and on the interior brightly enamelled with flower bouqu...
Other, Enamel, Metal
Unavailable
H 1.34 in W 3.63 in D 2.29 in
Singing bird box by Bruguier in silver case with enamel to top and lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rectangular silver guilded case with rounded corners. The oval lid has an enamel painting on the exterior of a mountain view and on the interior brightly enamelled with flower bouqu...
Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other
Automaton singing bird by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Bontems was a manufacturer of bird automatons in Paris. He produced decent numbers of singing bird boxes, singing bird cages.
Metal, Gold Plate, Other
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 in Paris around 1870. This type of bird automaton is extremely rare - few were made...
Metal, Gold Plate, Other
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 Paris. This French pendulum clock runs for 8 days, strikes the half hour and full ho...
Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other
Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff box purse form
Located in Zonhoven, BE
The company specialized in the production of snuff boxes, snuff boxes with clocks, singing bird boxes, molded clocks and music boxes.
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Gold
Unavailable
H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
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 a mechanical mouvement with a bird coming out of the top with music. The format is ...
Stainless Steel
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 finest of its kind, featuring a rare embellishment—genuine gemstones.
Multi-gemstone, Enamel
Cobalt Enamel Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cobalt Enamel Singing Bird Box Circa 1880 This elegant Continental gilt-brass case is adorned with scrolling designs and sumptuous enamel detailing, concealing a delightful surprise...
Brass
German Enamel Singing Bird Box
By Karl Griesbaum, Emil Brenk
Located in New Orleans, LA
The mechanism of this enchanting German singing bird box is attributed to the renowned Karl Griesbaum.
Enamel
Continental Gilt and Enamel Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Continental Gilt and Enamel Singing Bird Box 20th Century Striking and exquisitely crafted, this gilt and enamel singing bird box captures the magic of mechanical artistry at its fi...
Enamel
Silver Double Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This, coupled with advancements in mechanical science, gave rise to the tabatiére. Today, these singing bird boxes continue to delight and are highly sought after by collectors.
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Silver Double Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This, coupled with advancements in mechanical science, gave rise to the tabatiére. Today, these singing bird boxes continue to delight and are highly sought after by collectors.
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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 represents the pinnacle of mechanical and decorative artistry, uniting ingenious au...
Enamel
Reuge Music No. 198 Ash Singing Bird Box
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Astoria, NY
Reuge Music No. 198 Ash Wood Singing Bird Box, the gilt metal oval top opening to pierced interior with automaton bird, marked "Reuge Music / Sainte-Croix / Made in Switzerland / No ...
Metal
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 exquisite artistry with outstanding mechanical craftsmanship.
Silver, Enamel
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 artistic beauty with mechanical ingenuity, featuring a clock, a singing bird box and a d...
Jade, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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 box.
Sterling Silver
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 renowned Karl Griesbaum. Hand-painted enamel adorns the entire case by Emil Brenk,...
Enamel
Antique Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Box Automaton
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Paris, FR
The lid opening to reveal a small turquoise-feathered singing bird with beak rising from a pierced oval grille.
Enamel, Vermeil
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 art. Enveloped in an intricately engraved gold-plated case, its complex mechanism s...
Gold Plate
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