- BRASS SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON BOX,
BRASS SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON BOX, LIKELY GERMAN.BOX HAS A DRAWER AT THE FRONT WITH BLUE PAINT INSIDE. TINY FEATHERED AND PAINTED BIRD SINGS AND TURNS. WORKING, BUT LEVER MUST BE HELD A BIT AS IT IS FINICKY. NOT GUARANTEED TO WORK. MODERN KEY WORKS BUT NOT PROPERLY. 2 1/4" HIGH, 4" WIDE, 2 1/2" DEEP.
- A Bird Automaton Box, German, ca.
A Bird Automaton Box, German, ca. Mid 20th Century Brass scrollwork case with gilding. Going-barrel movement. Bird with red, gray, and black plumage, moving perch, wings and metal beak. Winding key included. The singing has a moderate tone. The box measures approx. 1-3/4"H 4-1/4"L x 2-3/4"W.
- A gilt metal singing bird box with
A gilt metal singing bird box with filigree decoration to the whole the oval hinged cover enclosing the bird with slide to the front complete with key in the form of a bird and with receipt
- Bronze Singing Bird Mechanical
Bronze Singing Bird Mechanical Music Box elaborate filigree style case 3'' x 4'' working.
- Brass filigree musical bird box,
Brass filigree musical bird box, the hinged lid set with a carved jade medallion with pink coral beaded border, filigree overlay on all sides, plays well, the bird does not retract perfectly when the tune is finished, unmarked, 4 3/16" w, 2 11/16" d, 2" h Estimate $1,000-1,500
- GILT BRONZE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON
GILT BRONZE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON BOX, WITHARABESQUE DESIGN ON COVER. TINY METAL PAINTED BIRD SINGS AND TURNS AROUND. 1 3/4" HIGH, 4" WIDE, 2 3/4" DEEP. WITH ORIGINAL KEY.
- 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.
- An Antique Continental Cold-Painted
An Antique Continental Cold-Painted Bronze "Singing Bird on a Branch" on a natural rock base height 6 in. Provenance: Estate of Julia Badger Grand Rivers KY.
- 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.
- ANTIQUE GERMAN SILVER BIRD SINGING
ANTIQUE GERMAN SILVER BIRD SINGING MUSIC BOXAntique German Silver Bird Singing Music Box, good condition for its age. Diameters: H: 2 1/2 inches W: 4 1/2 inches D: 3 inches DL-#13/CB-B
- 800 silver repousse musical bird
800 silver repousse musical bird box, serpentine case decorated with floral and cherub musical themes, winds with key from bottom, switch in the form of a bird slides to the right to turn the box on, bird hangs up a little when it turns off. Strong voice on bird, colorful feathers in good condition, 4" x 3", 2" h Estimate $1,000-1,500
- 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.
- 19TH C SINGING BIRD BOXA late 19th
19TH C SINGING BIRD BOXA late 19th century Enamel and Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton, probably Austrian. Similar to examples by Karl Griesbaum, hand painted 18th century style pastoral scenes, engine-turned and guilloche panels, bird-form lever slides to open the oval hinged lid revealing a feathered bird. Stamped "935" only underneath. In a fitted presentation case, with key. A very small spot of white enamel missing at one side. The key fits the wind, and turns; bird pops up and moves slightly. Lid requires some manipulation. Bird does not tweet. 4" wide. ESTIMATE $4,000-6,000
Condition:
A very small spot of white enamel missing at one side. The key fits the wind, and turns; bird pops up and moves slightly. Lid requires some manipulation. Bird does not tweet.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- GERMAN GILT BRONZE SINGING BIRD
GERMAN GILT BRONZE SINGING BIRD BOXunsigned; Condition: working condition unknown; no winding key; 4 inches wide; 2 3/4 inches deep; 2 inches high Condition:
- 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.
- A German Silver-Gilt Singing Bird
A German Silver-Gilt Singing Bird Automaton Box
Late 19th/Early 20th Century
in a serpentine repoussé case, the bird having a metal beak with moving perch, wings and beak.
marked '925' on underside
Height 2 1/4 x width 4 1/2 x depth 3 inches.
Property from a Private Collector, Lincolnwood, Illinois
- An Antique Brass Birdcage of typical
An Antique Brass Birdcage of typical form with outset domed feeders molded circular base height 32 in. depth 17 1/4 in.
- GERMAN STERLING GUILLOCHE AUTOMATON
GERMAN STERLING GUILLOCHE AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD BOX IN ORIGINAL PRESENTATION BOX: Iridescent singing bird housed in a green enamel and sterling box. The top centered with a carved ivory plaque (door for the bird). Key winds with bird form key. Flower form screws at the corners. Inscribed across the bottom front M.E.T. Oct. 12 1929. In good working order. Approx. 2'' tall x 4 1/4'' x 2 3/4''. The presentation box is 2 3/4''t. x 6 1/8'' x 4 3/4''.
- 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.
- Singing Bird Music Box key wind
Singing Bird Music Box key wind mechanism with singing bird in brass box, marked on base "Germany", with key, 1-3/4 x 4-1/8 x 2-5/8 in.
- German Silver Rectangular Cased
German Silver Rectangular Cased Singing Bird Box, Vereinigte Silberwarenfabrik, Hanau, early 20th century with key 1.8 x 4.3 x 2.6 in — 4.6 x 10.9 x 6.6 cm
- GERMAN SILVER SINGING BIRD BOX
GERMAN SILVER SINGING BIRD BOX circa 1900. With repousse work.
- SINGING BIRDS IN CAGE AUTOMATONContinental,
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
- Singing Bird in Box Germany, 20th
Singing Bird in Box Germany, 20th century, enameled box with hand-painted 18th century scenes, top with young lady on swing being pushed by two gentlemen, bottom marked "Western Germany" and "KEND" in diamond, with key, 2-1/4 x 4-1/4 x 2-5/8 in.,
- CONTINENTAL BRASS SINGING BIRDCAGEEarly
CONTINENTAL BRASS SINGING BIRDCAGEEarly 20th Century. Probably French. The brass cage with a feathered movable mechanical bird, the base with foliage and applied with cabochons. Height 12 in. Diameter of base 6.75 in.
- 800 SILVER SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON
800 SILVER SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON BOX, REPOUSSÉDESIGN, LIKELY GERMAN. SHAPED FRONT AND SIDES. TINY FEATHERED BIRD SINGS AND TURNS ITS HEAD SIDE TO SIDE. HIDDEN COMPARTMENT IN BACK WITH THE KEY. WORKING AT PRESENT, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. 1 1/2" HIGH, 4" WIDE, 2 1/2" DEEP. HAS HIDDEN COMPARTMENT WITH ORIGINAL KEY
- FRENCH SINGING BIRD MUSIC BOXDESCRIPTION:
FRENCH SINGING BIRD MUSIC BOXDESCRIPTION: A French singing bird music box. Features an ornate gilt metal bird cage designed foundation with floral reliefs. Further designed with a center perched signing bird and wind up mechanism underneath. Marked: "Made In France"
CIRCA: 20th Cent.
ORIGIN: France
DIMENSIONS: H: 11.5" x D: 6.5"
CONDITION: Not in working condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- A West German Gilt Metal and Enamel
A West German Gilt Metal and Enamel Singing Bird Automaton Box
20TH CENTURY
Height 2 x width 4 3/4 x depth 2 3/4 inches.
- A German Silver Filigree Mounted
A German Silver Filigree Mounted Singing Bird Automaton Box
Late 19th/Early 20th Century
the case with openwork rinceau decoration throughout; apparently unmarked.
Height 1 3/4 x width 4 1/8 x depth 2 5/8 inches.
Property from the Collection of Abby Thomas, Bristol, Indiana
- GERMAN ENAMEL & GILT METAL SINGING
GERMAN ENAMEL & GILT METAL SINGING BIRD MUSIC BOXDESCRIPTION: A German Enamel Music box, The lid depicting a courting couple in a rural landscape, concealing the singing bird, the sides decorated with landscape vignettes, impressed EB marked underneath. Has original key.Box in tune and works perfectly.
CIRCA: Early 20th Cent.
ORIGIN: Germany
DIMENSIONS: H: 2" W: 4" Depth: 2.5"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- GERMAN ENAMELED SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON
GERMAN ENAMELED SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON BOX, LATE19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY. WITH WINDING KEY. CURRENTLY IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. THE TINY FEATHERED BIRD POPS UP AND SINGS, TURNING SIDE TO SIDE. THE ENAMEL PANELS DEPICT EUROPEAN LANDSCAPE SCENES. THE COVER SHOWS SHEPHERDESSES IN A GARDEN. 1 1/2" HIGH, 4 1/4" WIDE, 2 3/4" DEEP.
- A Polychrome Painted German Singing
A Polychrome Painted German Singing Bird Box
19th Century
includes winding mechanism.
length 4 x depth 2 1/2 inches.
- EARLY 20TH C SINGING BIRD IN BRASS
EARLY 20TH C SINGING BIRD IN BRASS CAGE AUTOMATONMANUFACTURED BY K & G, GERMANY. 12" HIGH, 6 1/2" DEEP. OLD FINISH, WORKING CONDITION.