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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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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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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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Singing Bird in Cage Mechanical
Singing Bird in Cage Mechanical Music Box working 12-1/2'' tall
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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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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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German singing bird in a cage
German singing bird in a cage 19th c. 11" h. ?
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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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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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A Singing Bird Automaton set in a
A Singing Bird Automaton set in a cage stamped Made in Germany. Height 11 inches.
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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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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: 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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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.
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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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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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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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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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Gilt metal bird cage with two
Gilt metal bird cage with two singing birds 20th c. 10" h. ?
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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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* A Swiss Singing Bird Cage
* A Swiss Singing Bird Cage Automaton the domed cage containing two birds. Height over handle 12 1/2 inches.
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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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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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FRENCH SINGING BIRD IN CAGE
FRENCH SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATONA French singing bird in cage automaton. The feathered bird with head, beak and tail movement - in working condition.
Marked Made in France and numbered #5432251 Ht: 11" Dia: 6.25"
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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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A FRENCH SINGING BIRD IN CAGE
A FRENCH SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATON, 20TH CENTURY, STAMPED 'MADE IN FRANCE, 5438301', 10 A French singing bird in cage automaton, 20th century, stamped 'MADE IN FRANCE, 5438301', 10.75"h (excluding ring). Provenance: this automaton is being sold to benefit the Assistance League of Diablo Valley
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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 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 AUTOMATON SINGING
KARL GRIESBAUM AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD IN CAGEGerman automaton singing bird in cage, Karl Griesbaum, gilt metal cage on circular base with beaded and floral trim, on/off switch at side, winding key to underside, chirp observed operating at this time, beak does not move, approx 11.25"h, 6.5"diam, 3lbs
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German singing bird in brass
German singing bird in brass cage, yellow bird on perch in gilded brass cage, base marked "Germany" and circle with bird and "KG", diamond with "KEN-D", late 19th/early 20th century, 11-1/4 in. In working order at time of inspection, minor loss to tail feathers, losses to flower petals. Private Collection, Tennessee
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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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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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German Automaton Singing Birds in a
German Automaton Singing Birds in a Cage, Karl Griesbuam, mid 20th century with two singing and moving birds, with Uhren Boutique Brändlin, Bern retailers label to bottom height 11.5 in — 29.2 cm
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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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2 GERMAN SINGING BIRDS IN CAGES
2 GERMAN SINGING BIRDS IN CAGES AUTOMATONSAttributed to maker Karl Griesbaum. Two German singing bird automatons with dome form jeweled and gilt metal cage with two singing birds. One marked "Made in West Germany" to bottom. Approx. height 11 in., and 10 in.
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KARL GRIESBAUM BIRD IN CAGE
KARL GRIESBAUM BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATON Vintage German Mechanical Singing Bird, in brass cage set on a heavy enameled brass footed base, 9" high, 4 3/4" sq. Has key. Observed operating.