Automaton Singing Bird Jardinière by Blaise Bontems, c.

A rare and fine automation singing bird jardiniere by Blaise Bontems, c.1880. Stamped Bontems, Paris on brass plate at base of perch, entwined with silk leaves and flowers, the bird with iridescent bl

with clock, made by Bontems, c. 1890. Arranged on an ebonised base with six birds in a leafy tree, the birds variously move and fly. The dome has been repaired, the spring drive mechanism has been rep

Description: Automaton singing bird cage - a true wonder of old world craftsmanship and ingenuity. Features a hand feathered automaton singing bird centered on a perch. Brass cage and on gilt-gesso (g

REUGE AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD CAGESwiss, 19th c. Two singing birds in working order with foliage atop orange velvet, within gilt cage having foliate relief decoration.11" height

Red feathered bird on a perch and a yellow one below, both sing and are animated, a gilded cage on metal base, key wind and switch for on off, cage measures 12 x 6.5 inches.

Singing bird automaton, 20th century, copper sheet with ornamental frieze, on 3 feet. 2 birds on branches, mechanism works, bird sings. Hanging with ring and chain, h. 27 cm.

*No shipping - Pick up or buyer transport ONLY*Antique 19th C. French automaton singing bird cage with (rare) dual bird mechanism. Very ornate cage in gold paint that has some lite wear. Please see ph

Singing Bird Automaton, 20th C., gilt brass cage (MCCL4478)(WT) Dimensions: 9 1/2" H, dome on stand 12 1/2" H x 10" Dia. Property from a New Jersey estate

Scarce large Double Singing Birds Automaton by Bontems of Paris. Circa 1890s-1900s. All original with wonderful colors and design. Both birds actions works. They both sign very well. Minor finish loss

Continental .900 Silver Singing Bird Automaton Music Box , c. 1900, attr. Karl Griesbaum, Schwarzwald, Germany, marked "900", decorated with classical trophees, sliding button activates lid and singin

Singing Bird Automaton by Karl Griesbaum, c. 1950 With going-barrel movement, bird with multi-colored plumage, articulated metal beak, wings, perch and tail, in gilt-metal case with engraved leaf scro

Automaton singing bird in brass cage, circa mid 20th c., unsigned, 9" (height) x 5"

A rare French silver cased double singing bird musical box, boar's head poincons, attributed to Blaise Bontems, circa 1880, brass framed movement with double bellows and paddlewheel governor, movement

C 1900 French Double Singing Bird Automaton with 2 robotic song birds - hgt 22" dia. 11.5". Marked on base (Made in France- 5415575). Found in Chicago ILL. Home. Condition- Good Working, The birds bot

Late 19th century automaton. Lacking glass dome. Movement is not functioning. In need of restoration to automaton bird and waterfall movements. A nice rare piece of automata. Condition (Good). Size 23

Singing Birds in Cage Automaton, c. 1970 No. 22, Germany, with going-barrel movement, bellows and whistle for birdsong, three feathered birds with articulated beaks and tails, the central bird with a

Singing bird in cage automaton, by Karl Griesbaum, German, early 20th c., cage on circular gold tone base, on/off switch to side, stamped KG Made in Germany KEN-D to underside, with winding key, obser

Swiss automaton singing birds in cage, Reuge Music, Sainte-Croix, 20th c., gilt metal cage on circular base, housing two birds that open their beaks and swivel while chirping, winding key to underside

Pair of automaton singing birds in brass cage, Ken-D Germany signed (on base) and unsigned, mid 20th c., 11" (height) x 6" (length) & 11" (height) x 5" (length)

This beautiful bird cage with 3 singing birds from aprox. 1885 is very rare and has a coin operated mechanism to activate the "singing". It's still is in perfect condition. Blaise Bontems (1814 - 1881

Early 20th c. French Singing Bird in Cage Automaton, brass cage, wind-up mechanism on base, marked 'Made in France', 11 3/4" high, 6 1/2" diam. As is, missing key top to wind-up mechanism, bird soiled

German Rococo style enamel and gilt metal music box, case by Emil Brenk, 20th c., lid depicting "The Swing," after Jean-Honore Fragonard (French, 1732-1806), marked "EB METALL" to underside, operates

by Karl Griesbaum, c. 1900, The rectangular silver case embossed with figural scenes and trophies, operated by a lever on the front which releases an oval cover embossed with cherubs releasing a caged

Early to Mid-20th c. Mechanical Singing Bird in Cage, with a faux red bird on perch with plant and berries in a brass wire cage, probably German made, winding mechanism on base, unmarked, 11 1/4" high