A few examples of appraisal values for
SINGING BIRD MUSICAL BOX

• Singing Bird in Cage Mechanical
  Singing Bird in Cage Mechanical Music Box working 12-1/2'' tall
• 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.
• SINGING BIRD MUSIC BOXA 20th
  SINGING BIRD MUSIC BOXA 20th century Sterling Silver Singing Bird music box Automaton, probably German. Rectangular shape with bas relief putti panels at each side as well as the oval, hinged cover, raised on scrolled foliate feet. Key wind mechanism that opens to reveal a mechanical singing bird with colorful feathers when activated. Marked "Sterling, .925". Some wear. Winds and functioning correctly when catalogued. 4 1/2" long. ESTIMATE $800-1,200 Condition: Some wear, winds and functioning correctly when cataloged.
• 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.
• FRENCH SINGING BIRD MUSIC
  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 SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON SPRING
  A SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON SPRING DRIVEN MUSIC BOXThe spring driven wind-up music box with feathered model of an animated songbird automaton that rotates side-to-side with opening and closing beak is stamped Made in Germany on the underside of the footed case.Measures 11.25 x 6.5 x 5.5 inches.Good intact running condition at the time of inspection. We cannot guarantee the operation of mechanical antiques once removed from the auction premises. Some cosmetic wear as shown.
• 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.
• GRIESBAUM SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON
  GRIESBAUM SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON MUSIC BOXContinental .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 singing bird, hinged lid to rear holds bird-form winding key, h. 1 1/2 in., w. 4 in., d. 2 1/2 in., accompanied by la leather box
• 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.
• 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.
• Bronze Singing Bird Mechanical
  Bronze Singing Bird Mechanical Music Box elaborate filigree style case 3'' x 4'' working.
• 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.
• 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
• GERMAN ENAMELED SINGING BIRD
  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.
• 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.
• REUGE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON
  REUGE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON MUSIC BOXREUGE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, Saint-Croix, Switzerland, retailed by The San Francisco Music Box Co., 20th century, the top centering an oval hinged lid revealing a reticulated grill with singing feathered bird. Lot includes original red travel case. Music box dimensions: 2"H x 4-5/8"L x 2-5/8"W.
• 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
• 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''.
• A Singing Bird Automaton German
  A Singing Bird Automaton German Works Attributed to Karl Griesbaum Case by Emil Brenk Gold plated metal box with polychrome enamels circular vignettes on all four sides the top having a garden seen with two male figures and a woman on a swing. The oval hinged top opens to a feathered bird with moving wings and singing. Beautiful sound. The bottom is stamped "EB" "metal" and "Germany". With key.
• 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
• A singing bird automaton in a green
  A singing bird automaton in a green and gilt painted Chinese style cage 53.5cm (21") high
• 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.
• EARLY VICTORIAN LARGE SINGING
  EARLY VICTORIAN LARGE SINGING BIRD MUSIC BOXEarly Victorian Large Singing Bird Music Box
• 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.
• A gilt metal singing bird box
  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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• A GERMAN SILVER SINGING BIRD
  A GERMAN SILVER SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON MUSIC BOXA German silver singing bird automaton music box, Fourth-quarter 19th Century Marked to base with unidentified bird mark The rectangular-form bird-box with silver case chased with avian motifs and scrolling acanthus, the top centering an oval hinged lid with repousse putto revealing a reticulated grill with singing feathered automaton bird, with bird-form activation switch 1.875" H x 3.875" W x 2.875" D Dimensions: 1.875" H x 3.875" W x 2.875" D
• 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.
• 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.
• SWISS MECHANICAL SINGING BIRD
  SWISS MECHANICAL SINGING BIRD JEWELED MUSIC BOXSwiss Mechanical Singing Bird Jeweled Music Box Condition: Missing key.
• WEST GERMAN BIRD CAGE MUSICAL
  WEST GERMAN BIRD CAGE MUSICAL BOX, UNDER A GILT WIRE DOME SITS TWO BIRDS, A RED BIRD PERCHED HIGHER THAN YELLOW BIRD, SMALL AMOUNT O...West German bird cage musical box, under a gilt wire dome sits two birds, a red bird perched higher than yellow bird, small amount of foliage beneath, bird heads and tails become animated but chirping and music is very muted when wound, base has original West Germany stop/pause/start control label, 11" h., wear consistent with age and use, including muted sound, etc.