A few examples of appraisal values for
SONGBIRD

• 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.
• A singing bird automaton in a green
  A singing bird automaton in a green and gilt painted Chinese style cage 53.5cm (21") high
• French automaton of singing bird in
  French automaton of singing bird in a gilded cage, circa 1900 11.5"H; 6"D
• A 20th Century automaton of two
  A 20th Century automaton of two singing white birds in a cage and another singing bird automaton
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• FIVE LIFE-SIZED SONGBIRDSBy Peter
  FIVE LIFE-SIZED SONGBIRDSBy Peter Peltz of East Sandwich Massachusetts. All mounted to driftwood bases and signed on bottom. Includes phoebe purple finch Baltimore oriole robin and hermit thrush all with some damage. Together with a modern miniature decorated yellowlegs signed illegibly on underside of driftwood base.
• SONGBIRD 1006093 - LLADRO PORCELAIN
  SONGBIRD 1006093 - LLADRO PORCELAIN FIGUREGlossy porcelain; depicts a girl playing a flute to a bird. Lladro backstamp. Includes original box. Artist: Regino Torrijos Issued: 1994-2001 Dimensions: 9.5"H x 3.25"W
• 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.
• AMERICAN CARVED AND PAINTED
  AMERICAN CARVED AND PAINTED SONGBIRD. Second half 20th century. Orange breast, teal wings with black tips, tail and head, glass eyes on a twig base. 4.5"h.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ferdinand Pautrot (French,
  Ferdinand Pautrot (French, 1832-1874) A Songbird, circa 1860, signed "Pautrot", bronze doré, 5-1/2 in.,
• 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.
• BIRD PLATESterling
  BIRD PLATESterling
• SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON: Single bird
  SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON: Single bird with red and white feathers. Embossed base with ruby glass adornments. 10 1/4'' h. x 5 3/4''.CONDITION: Not functioning.
• Singing Bird in Cage Mechanical
  Singing Bird in Cage Mechanical Music Box working 12-1/2'' tall
• 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.
• Carved and painted song bird on a
  Carved and painted song bird on a wooden mount late 19th c. 7 1/2" h. ?
• 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.
• GILT METAL BIRDCAGE AUTOMATON
  GILT METAL BIRDCAGE AUTOMATON WITH A YELLOW SONGBIRD Gilt metal birdcage automaton with a yellow songbird, 11"h
• 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.
• A Singing Bird Automaton set in a
  A Singing Bird Automaton set in a cage stamped Made in Germany. Height 11 inches.
• German singing bird in a cage
  German singing bird in a cage 19th c. 11" h. ?
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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..
• 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.
• 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 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 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.
• "STILL LIFE WITH SONGBIRD", OIL
  "STILL LIFE WITH SONGBIRD", OIL ON CANVAS, LATE 19TH/EARLY-20TH C., DEPICTS CLUSTER OF FRUIT INTERTWINED WITH MORNING GLORIES ON TAB..."Still Life With Songbird", oil on canvas, late 19th/early-20th C., depicts cluster of fruit intertwined with morning glories on tabletop with red-breasted songbird perched on grapevine, dark graduated background, wear consistent with age including minor craquelure, cleaned, relined and with newer stretcher, in ornate older molded and gilt frame, ss: 15 1/4" h. x 12 1/4" w.
• 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.
• FOLK ART CARVED & POLYCHROME
  FOLK ART CARVED & POLYCHROME PAINTED SONGBIRD ONwood block base ca. early-mid 20th century; similar in form to works by Joseph Moyer of South Heidelberg Twp., Berks Co., PA; the single piece Warbler-type bird depicted with head upright and singing, wire leg mounted to octagon softwood block base, 5 1/4"x 2 1/4"x 6 1/2"; Condition: damage to tail, upper beak is damaged, extensive paint loss