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ANTIQUE GERMAN TWO BIRD SINGING
ANTIQUE GERMAN TWO BIRD SINGING AUTOMATON Germany,20th CenturyDecorative brass birdcage encasing one red bird resting on a perch and one yellow bird on the ground, decorated with leaves and mushrooms. When turned on the birds chirp and move their heads.
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A Singing Bird in a Cage
A Singing Bird in a Cage Automaton The mechanical singing bird with vivid red plumage atop a perch with leafy vines sits in the center of a gilt metal cage stamped "Made in Japan" on the underside with a relief decoration around the base and small feet underneath. There is a small lever that projects from under the edge of the base to turn it on and off. It has a beautiful chirp; turns from side to side and wiggles its tail feathers. Measures approx. 11-1/4"H x 6"D. Ring at the top to hang.
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SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATON:
SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATON: Black & yellow singing bird, perched amongst foliate. Geometrically designed enameled base. Approx. 9.25'' h x 4.75'' l x 4'' w.
CONDITION: Currently not working, Wear to gold finish of brass.
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A Singing Bird in a Cage
A Singing Bird in a Cage Automaton The mechanical singing bird with blue and gray plumage atop a perch with leafy vines sits in the center of a gilt metal cage stamped by Reuge Music Made in Switzerland on the underside with a floral relief decoration around the base and small feet underneath. There is a small lever under the edge of the base to turn it on and off winding key and screen covering the bellows. It has a beautiful chirp; turns from side to side and wiggles its tail feathers.
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French automaton of singing bird in
French automaton of singing bird in a gilded cage, circa 1900
11.5"H; 6"D
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SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATON
SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATON Bontems French Singing Bird, early 20th c., #35648951, in gilded brass cage, wind up mechanism makes bird perched on a brass rail sing, with top hanging loop, 10 3/4" high, 6 3/8" diam. Working; soiled and dusty interior.
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A 20th Century automaton of two
A 20th Century automaton of two singing white birds in a cage and another singing bird automaton
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A French Gilt Metal Automaton
A French Gilt Metal Automaton Singing Bird Cage of typical domed form having a yellow feathered bird with a moving beak head and tail. Height 11 inches.
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A singing bird automaton in a green
A singing bird automaton in a green and gilt painted Chinese style cage 53.5cm (21") high
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SINGING BIRDS IN CAGE
SINGING BIRDS IN CAGE AUTOMATONContinental, late 19th/early 20th century, two birds, one perched on metal stand, brass cage with handle on top, octagonal giltwood base, with winding key, 21 x 11-1/2 in.
Condition:
takes a wind, working at time of inspection, surface accretion, loss to feathers, panel on hinged door loose, top handle loose, loss to gilt, chipping, wear to base
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Gilt metal bird cage with two
Gilt metal bird cage with two singing birds 20th c. 10" h. ?
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Two mechanical singing birds: in
Two mechanical singing birds: in brass and ironwork cage, 21 in. One bird with feathers off but present, minor dents to base, key wind mechanism not operational. Private Collection, Summerville, South Carolina.
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Early 1900's German automaton
Early 1900's German automaton singing bird in a gilded cage
11.5"H x 6.5"D
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Singing Bird in Cage Mechanical
Singing Bird in Cage Mechanical Music Box working 12-1/2'' tall
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SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON Early to
SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON 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 (ring down), 6 3/8" diam. Works; flaking red finish on berries.
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Early 1900's German automaton
Early 1900's German automaton singing bird in a gilded cage
11"H x 6.5"D
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VICTORIAN SINGING 2 BIRD AUTOMATON:
VICTORIAN SINGING 2 BIRD AUTOMATON: Brass cage with feathered, functioning dual bird action. Base bares an impressed ''Made in France'' Approx. 20'' h x 11'' w.
CONDITION: Sparse feathers in places shown in photos.
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A German Automaton Musical Bird
A German Automaton Musical Bird Cage circa 1920 depicting a pair of singing birds; each with an articulated head beak and tail; both housed within a domed cage with a ring finial on a round gilt repoussé cushion base and raised on cabriole legs. Height 10 x width 6 x depth 6 inches.
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GERMAN SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON IN
GERMAN SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON IN CAGE 12 ¼" x 6 ½" Mechanical singing bird with natural plumage atop a perch with leafy vines perched in the center of a gilt metal cage stamped German on the underside, small feet underneath; a small lever under the edge of the base to turn on and off, winding key. It has a beautiful chirp; turns from side to side and wiggles its tail feathers.
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SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON IN CAGE 11
SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON IN CAGE 11 ½" x 6 ½" Singing bird automaton with brightly colored feathers in a gold tone cage. Winding key underneath.
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Antique Swiss Automaton Singing
Antique Swiss Automaton Singing Bird Box 4''x2.75''. Shell case with engraved birds and flora cover. Working order, though it runs fast. Cracking and loss to case on underside. Interior bird is missing beak and key compartment does not close properly. Late 19th or early 20th century.
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SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON: The
SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON: The feathered bird moves his head beak and tail as he chirps. Gilt metal cage. Wind mechanism. 11'' x 6''CONDITION: Note discoloration to finish.
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A Mechanical Singing Bird Automaton
A Mechanical Singing Bird Automaton by Karl Griesbaum Workshop Germany ca. 20th Century The brass birdcage contains a miniature bird with red and black feathers perching on a stand which is decorated with small leaves and berries. Cage is mounted to a gilt base with scroll repousse border and small feet underneath. Base marked with maker's stamped mark "K G with a bird over three paramount picks" "Germany" and "KEN-D" in diamond shape on the bottom. Measures approx. 11-1/4"T x 6-1/2"D at the widest point. Integral key. Ring at the top to hang. Working order not tested or guaranteed.
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Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird
Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Automaton, in brass cut corner cage, moves and sings various tunes when wound, 11"H x 5-1/2"D, in good vintage condition, some losses to paint
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A FRENCH SINGING BIRD AUTOMATONA
A FRENCH SINGING BIRD AUTOMATONA French singing bird automaton, Late 19th/early 20th century Stamped to the underside of the cage: Made in France The kinetic music box with giltwood base and squared wire cage with a domed top, three feather-covered birds on faux foliate perches on the interior, along with a brass metal stand, 2 pieces Dimensions: With stand: 67.25" H x 20" W x 6.5" D
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VINTAGE FRENCH SONG BIRD IN CAGE.
VINTAGE FRENCH SONG BIRD IN CAGE. Early 20th C. French key wind mechanical song bird in a brass cage, feathered bird on perch, with wire and leaf foliage. Stamped on bottom, “Made In France”. 10.5”H x 6.5”dia..
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Early German 1900's Automaton
Early German 1900's Automaton Singing Bird in a Cage
9"H x 4"W
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A French Singing Bird Automaton The
A French Singing Bird Automaton The mechanical singing bird with beige plumage atop a perch with leafy vines sits in the center of a gilt metal cage stamped "Made in France" on the underside, with a relief decoration around the base and small feet underneath. There is a small lever that projects from under the edge of the base to turn it on and off. It has a beautiful chirp. Measures approx. 11-1/4"H. Ring at the top to hang.
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CONTINENTAL ANTIQUE AUTOMATON
CONTINENTAL ANTIQUE AUTOMATON MUSICAL BIRD CAGEFrench or German. The domed circular cage with a small feathered songbird, with stop/start lever. Height 11 in. Diameter 6.5 in. (Cond: good, presently in working order)
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SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON: Red feather
SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON: Red feather bird head moves and chirps in brass cage. Key wind with 3 setting lever. Marge K & G with bird Made in Germany Ken D on base. 11 1/2'' h. x 6 3/8'' dia.CONDITION: Note spotting to brass missing leaves inside cage currently functioning but not guaranteed to continue.
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GERMAN SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON IN
GERMAN SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON IN CAGE 11 ¼" x 6 ?" Mechanical singing bird with natural plumage on a perch with leafy vines in the center of a gilt metal cage stamped "K G Germany" on the underside. a small lever under the edge of the base to turn on and off, winding key. Bird turns from side to side and wiggles its tail feathers.
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German singing bird automoton;
German singing bird automoton; brass cage with painted accents, bird with genuine plumage and also moving neck and beak. 12"H. In working condition. Slight wear to metal surface.
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German singing bird automaton;
German singing bird automaton; brass cage; bird with genuine plumage and also moving neck and beak. 12 1/2"H. In working condition. Wear feathers and to metal surfaces.
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A Singing Bird Box The bird with
A Singing Bird Box The bird with bright yellow feathers pops up through an oval hinged lid on this automaton. The case is rectangular in a gilt metal with canted corners and four plinth feet. The surfaces are machine tooled in a low relief foliate design. The box measures approx. 4-1/4" x 3" x 1-5/8"H.
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Large French wind-up caged song
Large French wind-up caged song bird automaton, 19th c., the colorful bird with turning head and fluttering tail is seated on a branch with mirrored pool, with clockwork mechanism.
17.5"h x 11"dia
Condition: Appears to run, wear commensurate with age.
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SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON: The
SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON: The feathered bird moves his head, beak and tail as he chirps. Gilt metal cage. Wind mechanism. 11 1/2''h. x 6'' dia.