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Singing Bird Cage with 2 birds by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Bontems in Paris (France). This singing bird cage has a brass gilded base to conseal the mechanism. In
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Singing Bird Cage with 2 birds by Bontems
Singing Bird Cage with 2 birds by Bontems

Singing Bird Cage with 2 birds by Bontems

H 21.66 in Dm 11.03 in
Vintage Karl Griesbaum Automatronic Singing Bird Cage, Made in Germany
Located in Norwood, NJ
Vintage automatronic wind-up singing bird cage crafted by Karl Griesbaum in Germany. Automation
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Musical Instruments

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Brass

Vintage Karl Griesbaum Automatronic Singing Bird Cage, Made in Germany
Vintage Karl Griesbaum Automatronic Singing Bird Cage, Made in Germany

Vintage Karl Griesbaum Automatronic Singing Bird Cage, Made in Germany

H 11.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Singing Bird Cage by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare and very decorative singing bird automaton. Made in de 4th quarter of the 19th century by
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Singing Bird Cage by Bontems
Singing Bird Cage by Bontems

Singing Bird Cage by Bontems

H 22.84 in W 15.36 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Swiss Automaton Brass Cage with Moving and Singing Bird
Located in Dallas, TX
ring for easy hanging. Inside the gilded cage, there is miniature automaton bird sited on a branch
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Swiss Automaton Brass Cage with Moving and Singing Bird
Mid-Century Swiss Automaton Brass Cage with Moving and Singing Bird

Mid-Century Swiss Automaton Brass Cage with Moving and Singing Bird

H 13 in Dm 7 in
Reuge automation two singing birds in gilt birdcage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Reuge Swiss music box domed birdcage with two singing and moving birds in very clean, unused
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Late 20th Century Swiss Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Reuge automation two singing birds in gilt birdcage
Reuge automation two singing birds in gilt birdcage

Reuge automation two singing birds in gilt birdcage

H 11 in Dm 6.5 in
Automaton singing bird by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
bird boxes, singing bird cages. The flower pot with a singing bird were not produced as many, and even
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Automaton singing bird by Bontems
Automaton singing bird by Bontems

Automaton singing bird by Bontems

H 20.87 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Antique large double singing bird-in-cage, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
the most popular and pleasing singing bird cage models ever produced, this example is one of those
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Antique Early 1900s French Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique large double singing bird-in-cage, by Bontems
Antique large double singing bird-in-cage, by Bontems

Antique large double singing bird-in-cage, by Bontems

H 19.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
A stunning Hexagonal shaped, gilt bronze and Sevres Singing Cage by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very fine Hexagonal gilt bronze and Sevres plaque single singing bird-in-cage, by
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Antique 1880s Musical Instruments

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Bronze

A stunning Hexagonal shaped, gilt bronze and Sevres Singing Cage by Bontems
A stunning Hexagonal shaped, gilt bronze and Sevres Singing Cage by Bontems

A stunning Hexagonal shaped, gilt bronze and Sevres Singing Cage by Bontems

H 22 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Large triple antique singing bird-in-cage, by Phallibois
Located in London, GB
. Point of interest - When you get to three or even four birds singing under one cage, you are suddenly
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Antique Early 1900s French Musical Instruments

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Brass

Large triple antique singing bird-in-cage, by Phallibois
Large triple antique singing bird-in-cage, by Phallibois

Large triple antique singing bird-in-cage, by Phallibois

H 23 in W 15 in D 11 in
19th century French Napoleon III Singing Bird Brass Cage, 1870s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful Helvetic French Napoleon III period animated Singing Bird Brass wire cage dome with a
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th century French Napoleon III Singing Bird Brass Cage, 1870s
19th century French Napoleon III Singing Bird Brass Cage, 1870s

19th century French Napoleon III Singing Bird Brass Cage, 1870s

H 19.69 in Dm 10.63 in
Antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
An antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems, French circa 1900
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Antique 1810s French Musical Instruments

Materials

Gesso

Antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems
Antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems

Antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems

H 22 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Dish Amsterdam Bont Qing Nightingale
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with a Man listening to a Nightingales singing, with a Bird Cage nearby. It's a well known example of
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Dish Amsterdam Bont Qing Nightingale
Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Dish Amsterdam Bont Qing Nightingale

Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Dish Amsterdam Bont Qing Nightingale

H 1.34 in Dm 8.15 in
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Dishe Amsterdam Bont Qing Nightingale, 18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nightingales singing, with a Bird Cage nearby. It's a well known example of the original version of a pattern
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Dishe Amsterdam Bont Qing Nightingale, 18th C
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Dishe Amsterdam Bont Qing Nightingale, 18th C

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Dishe Amsterdam Bont Qing Nightingale, 18th C

H 1.58 in Dm 8.23 in

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Antique Singing Bird Cage
Located in Hudson, NY
Small birdcage which contains within a miniature automaton singing bird.
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Antique Early 1900s German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Singing Bird Cage
Antique Singing Bird Cage

Antique Singing Bird Cage

H 13 in Dm 7 in
Antique Bontems Mechanical Singing Birds Cage Automaton Musical Box
By Bontems
Located in Austin, TX
This is a large mechanical singing birds cage automaton by famous French automaton maker Bontems
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Antique Bontems Mechanical Singing Birds Cage Automaton Musical Box
Antique Bontems Mechanical Singing Birds Cage Automaton Musical Box

Antique Bontems Mechanical Singing Birds Cage Automaton Musical Box

H 20 in W 11 in D 11 in
Antique French Singing Bird Cage Automaton, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French automaton offers singing bird in cage with scroll and foliate decoration, wind-up
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Antique French Singing Bird Cage Automaton, Circa 1890
Antique French Singing Bird Cage Automaton, Circa 1890

Antique French Singing Bird Cage Automaton, Circa 1890

H 11 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Singing Bird Cage with 3 birds by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Bontems in Paris (France). This singing bird cage has a wooden gilded base to conseal the mechanism. In
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Singing Bird Cage with 3 birds by Bontems
Singing Bird Cage with 3 birds by Bontems

Singing Bird Cage with 3 birds by Bontems

H 21.66 in Dm 11.03 in
Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in New York, NY
A charming automated birdcage music box with the bird's head turning, beak moving and tail moving
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Vintage 1950s German Bird Cages

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Brass

Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D
Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D

Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D

H 12 in Dm 6.5 in
Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in New York, NY
A charming automated birdcage music box with the bird's head turning, beak moving and tail moving
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Vintage 1950s German Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D
Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D

Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D

H 12 in Dm 6.5 in
Coin-Operated Singing Bird Cage Automaton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hand-feathered in brilliant yellow and red is the diminutive mechanical bird inside its gilded cage
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Decorative Boxes

Coin-Operated Singing Bird Cage Automaton
Coin-Operated Singing Bird Cage Automaton

Coin-Operated Singing Bird Cage Automaton

H 22.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Early 20th Century Mechanical Wind Up French Singing Bird Cage Automaton
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
animated manually feathered singing birds, one raised on a leafy perch, the other on the floor of the cage
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Musical Instruments

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Brass

Early 20th Century Mechanical Wind Up French Singing Bird Cage Automaton
Early 20th Century Mechanical Wind Up French Singing Bird Cage Automaton

Early 20th Century Mechanical Wind Up French Singing Bird Cage Automaton

H 11 in Dm 6 in
Singing Mechanical Bird in Cage
Located in Pembroke, MA
Singing mechanical bird in cage. Giltwood base with neoclassical decoration, brass cage. When
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Antique 19th Century German Bird Cages

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Wood, Feathers

Singing Mechanical Bird in Cage
Singing Mechanical Bird in Cage

Singing Mechanical Bird in Cage

H 10 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Vintage European Mechanical Singing Bird in Brass Cage
Located in Dallas, TX
Turn of the century French (or German) bird cage with singing bird in great condition (circa 1920)
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bird Cages

Vintage European Mechanical Singing Bird in Brass Cage
Vintage European Mechanical Singing Bird in Brass Cage

Vintage European Mechanical Singing Bird in Brass Cage

H 11 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
Vintage German Automaton Singing Bird in Cage, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage German automaton features singing and animated bird in gilt metal cage, "Made in Germany
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20th Century German Victorian Bird Cages

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Metal

Vintage German Automaton Singing Bird in Cage, 20th Century
Vintage German Automaton Singing Bird in Cage, 20th Century

Vintage German Automaton Singing Bird in Cage, 20th Century

H 13 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Antique German Singing Twin Bird Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1950
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique twin singing birds in a cage automoton, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1950 A pair of
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Vintage 1950s Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Antique German Singing Twin Bird Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1950
Antique German Singing Twin Bird Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1950

Antique German Singing Twin Bird Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1950

H 11.25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
1915, French Automaton Singing Birds in Birdcage
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1915 French automaton birds singing and tweeting in a brass birdcage. Marked made in France on the
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Vintage 1910s Bird Cages

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Brass

1915, French Automaton Singing Birds in Birdcage
1915, French Automaton Singing Birds in Birdcage

1915, French Automaton Singing Birds in Birdcage

H 21 in Dm 10.5 in
Singing Bird Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting German bird box is a work of mechanical wonder, featuring a movement crafted by the
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20th Century German Other Bird Cages

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Enamel

Singing Bird Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum
Singing Bird Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum

Singing Bird Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum

H 2 in W 4.13 in D 2.63 in
19th Century Antique Brass Caged Singing Birds
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century antique brass caged singing birds having two singing and moving birds in a brass cage
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Antique 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

19th Century Antique Brass Caged Singing Birds
19th Century Antique Brass Caged Singing Birds

19th Century Antique Brass Caged Singing Birds

H 10.04 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Singing Bird in a Gilded Cage Automaton C.1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage singing bird in a gilded cage automaton C.1930s This charming little red bid sings when
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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Vintage Singing Bird in a Gilded Cage Automaton C.1930s
Vintage Singing Bird in a Gilded Cage Automaton C.1930s

Vintage Singing Bird in a Gilded Cage Automaton C.1930s

H 11 in Dm 6.5 in
German Automaton Double Singing Birds in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique German automaton music box offers two singing birds seated in brass cage with embossed
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20th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

German Automaton Double Singing Birds in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1930
German Automaton Double Singing Birds in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1930

German Automaton Double Singing Birds in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1930

H 11 in Dm 6.5 in
Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1930
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique singing bird in a cage automoton, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1930 A feathered single
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1930
Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1930

Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1930

H 10.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Antique 18C, Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Dishes Amsterdam Bont Qing Nightingale
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with a Man listening to a Nightingales singing, with a Bird Cage nearby. It's a well known example of
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18C, Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Dishes Amsterdam Bont Qing Nightingale
Antique 18C, Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Dishes Amsterdam Bont Qing Nightingale

Antique 18C, Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Dishes Amsterdam Bont Qing Nightingale

H 1.58 in Dm 8.23 in
Small Singing Bird Cage by Reuge
Located in London, GB
A small size singing bird cage by Reuge, with intermittent and continuous action settings. When
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Bird Cages

Materials

Bronze

Small Singing Bird Cage by Reuge
Small Singing Bird Cage by Reuge

Small Singing Bird Cage by Reuge

H 11 in W 7 in D 7 in
1960's German made Singing Bird Cage
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This 1950's German made Brass Musical bird cage automaton features a pair colourful feathered birds
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

1960's German made Singing Bird Cage
1960's German made Singing Bird Cage

1960's German made Singing Bird Cage

H 12 in Dm 6 in
Singing Bird Cage by Bontems with 2 birds
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare and very decorative singing bird automaton. Made in de 4th quarter of the 19th century by
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Other, Gold Plate

Singing Bird Cage by Bontems with 2 birds
Singing Bird Cage by Bontems with 2 birds

Singing Bird Cage by Bontems with 2 birds

H 21.66 in Dm 11.03 in
Antique large double singing bird-in-cage, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
phrase at about 18 seconds. Point of interest - One of the most popular and pleasing singing bird cage
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Antique 1890s French Bird Cages

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Brass

Antique large double singing bird-in-cage, by Bontems
Antique large double singing bird-in-cage, by Bontems

Antique large double singing bird-in-cage, by Bontems

H 18 in W 9 in D 9 in
1910 French Automaton Singing Bird in Gilt Brass Cage
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1910 Automaton singing feathered bird in brass gilt cage, marked France. Works. The video does not
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Vintage 1910s Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

1910 French Automaton Singing Bird in Gilt Brass Cage
1910 French Automaton Singing Bird in Gilt Brass Cage

1910 French Automaton Singing Bird in Gilt Brass Cage

H 12.5 in Dm 6.25 in
19th Century French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique birdcage was found in Paris; crafted circa 1890, the cage is rounded in shape with a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage
19th Century French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage

19th Century French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage

H 10.75 in Dm 6.25 in
Vintage Mechanical Singing Bird in a Brass Cage, circa 1940s
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage working automaton of a singing bird in a brass cage with etched detail, Germany, circa
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mechanical Singing Bird in a Brass Cage, circa 1940s
Vintage Mechanical Singing Bird in a Brass Cage, circa 1940s

Vintage Mechanical Singing Bird in a Brass Cage, circa 1940s

H 8.5 in Dm 4.75 in
Antique Hexagonal Base Single Singing Bird in Cage by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A fine large antique hexagonal base single singing bird in cage by Bontems. French, circa
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Antique Early 1900s French Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Antique Hexagonal Base Single Singing Bird in Cage by Bontems
Antique Hexagonal Base Single Singing Bird in Cage by Bontems

Antique Hexagonal Base Single Singing Bird in Cage by Bontems

H 12 in W 12 in D 21 in
19th Century French Automaton Brass Cage with Two Singing Birds
Located in Dallas, TX
rounded dome. Inside the gilded cage, there are two miniature automaton birds. The birds are realistic
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Automaton Brass Cage with Two Singing Birds
19th Century French Automaton Brass Cage with Two Singing Birds

19th Century French Automaton Brass Cage with Two Singing Birds

H 11 in Dm 6.5 in
Late 20th Century Swiss Reuge Automaton Brass Cage with Two Singing Birds
Located in Dallas, TX
circa 1980, the cage is cylindrical in shape and topped with a rounded dome. Inside the gilded cage
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Late 20th Century Swiss Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Swiss Reuge Automaton Brass Cage with Two Singing Birds
Late 20th Century Swiss Reuge Automaton Brass Cage with Two Singing Birds

Late 20th Century Swiss Reuge Automaton Brass Cage with Two Singing Birds

H 11 in Dm 6 in
Late 19th Century French Automation Singing Birds in giltwood and brass cage
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two feathered mechanical birds in great working condition. Both birds sing, move their peaks and
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Antique 1890s Swiss Neoclassical Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Automation Singing Birds in giltwood and brass cage
Late 19th Century French Automation Singing Birds in giltwood and brass cage

Late 19th Century French Automation Singing Birds in giltwood and brass cage

H 20 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
19th C. Triple Singing Automaton Singing Birds Gilt Mechanical Antiques Birdcage
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning 3 singing birds in a cage automation in good working condition. Each of the three
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Antique 19th Century European Bird Cages

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Bronze

19th C. Triple Singing Automaton Singing Birds Gilt Mechanical Antiques Birdcage
19th C. Triple Singing Automaton Singing Birds Gilt Mechanical Antiques Birdcage

19th C. Triple Singing Automaton Singing Birds Gilt Mechanical Antiques Birdcage

H 22 in Dm 13 in
Vintage Silver-Gilt Bow Front Form Singing Bird Box by Karl Griesbaum
Located in London, GB
A good early vintage silver-gilt bow-front form singing bird box by Karl Griesbaum, Model 14
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Vintage 1930s German Bird Cages

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Silver

Vintage Silver-Gilt Bow Front Form Singing Bird Box by Karl Griesbaum
Vintage Silver-Gilt Bow Front Form Singing Bird Box by Karl Griesbaum

Vintage Silver-Gilt Bow Front Form Singing Bird Box by Karl Griesbaum

H 3 in W 5 in D 3 in
1950's, Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Music Cage
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
THis 1950's German made Brass Musical bird cage automaton features a colourful feathered bird
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

1950's, Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Music Cage
1950's, Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Music Cage

1950's, Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Music Cage

H 12 in Dm 6 in
20th Century French Working Automaton Gilt Bronze Singing Birdcage, 1900s
By Bontems
Located in LEGNY, FR
birds in this singing bird music box have realistic sound of real talking birds. The singing mechanism
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Early 20th Century French Bird Cages

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Bronze

20th Century French Working Automaton Gilt Bronze Singing Birdcage, 1900s
20th Century French Working Automaton Gilt Bronze Singing Birdcage, 1900s

20th Century French Working Automaton Gilt Bronze Singing Birdcage, 1900s

H 11.82 in Dm 6.3 in
Vintage West German Music Box, Brass Bird Cage with Animated Singing Birds
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage West German music box features brass bird cage with beaded and floral design, interior
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Mid-20th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage West German Music Box, Brass Bird Cage with Animated Singing Birds
Vintage West German Music Box, Brass Bird Cage with Animated Singing Birds

Vintage West German Music Box, Brass Bird Cage with Animated Singing Birds

H 12.5 in Dm 6.25 in
Antique French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French automaton music box offers singing bird seated on foliate branch in brass cage
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Antique 19th Century French Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1880
Antique French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1880

Antique French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1880

H 11 in Dm 6 in
Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique singing bird in a cage automaton, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1930. A feathered single
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Vintage 1930s German Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930
Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930

Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930

H 12 in Dm 6.5 in
Vintage Singing Bird Cage
Located in London, Nottinghill
This beautiful vintage dual singing bird cage is in good working order.
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Vintage 1960s Bird Cages

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Singing Bird Cage
Vintage Singing Bird Cage

Vintage Singing Bird Cage

H 9.5 in W 6 in L 9.5 in
Rare Vintage Clockwork Automaton Musical Birdcage Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
Singing bird cages are wonderfully varied and enchanting pieces of craftsmanship, with many French
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Mid-20th Century French Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Rare Vintage Clockwork Automaton Musical Birdcage Found in France
Rare Vintage Clockwork Automaton Musical Birdcage Found in France

Rare Vintage Clockwork Automaton Musical Birdcage Found in France

H 12 in Dm 7 in
French Automaton Singing Bird in Cage
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
It has a gilded brass cage, with embossed floral garlands and twisted wire bars. The automaton bird
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20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

French Automaton Singing Bird in Cage
French Automaton Singing Bird in Cage

French Automaton Singing Bird in Cage

H 11.42 in Dm 6.3 in
19th Century French Double Singing Automaton Singing Birds in Cage
Located in London, Nottinghill
A second half 19th century French double singing bird in cage automaton each of the brightly
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Antique Late 18th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Double Singing Automaton Singing Birds in Cage
19th Century French Double Singing Automaton Singing Birds in Cage

19th Century French Double Singing Automaton Singing Birds in Cage

H 21 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
French Gilt Metal And Wood Automaton Birdcage
Located in Natchez, MS
French Gilt Metal and Gilt wood automaton singing feathered bird in guilded cage.
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Antique 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

French Gilt Metal And Wood Automaton Birdcage
French Gilt Metal And Wood Automaton Birdcage

French Gilt Metal And Wood Automaton Birdcage

H 11 in W 7 in D 6 in
Singing Bird Cage Automaton by Hasu Germany, Mid-20th Century
Located in Retie, BE
in the cage. As well the birds as the plants are very fine detailed. The birds in this singing
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Mid-20th Century German Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Singing Bird Cage Automaton by Hasu Germany, Mid-20th Century
Singing Bird Cage Automaton by Hasu Germany, Mid-20th Century

Singing Bird Cage Automaton by Hasu Germany, Mid-20th Century

H 9.45 in Dm 5.91 in
1950s German Singing Bird Cage Desktop Alarm Clock
By Dome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. This fantastic singing bird in a cage tweets and osculates upon the alarm set time. The clock hands
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

1950s German Singing Bird Cage Desktop Alarm Clock
1950s German Singing Bird Cage Desktop Alarm Clock

1950s German Singing Bird Cage Desktop Alarm Clock

H 4.25 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
Bird Cage with Singing Bird Automaton, Europe, Mid-20th Century
Located in Retie, BE
Birdcage, bird cage with a singing bird inside. This automaton has 1 singing bird in the cage
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Mid-20th Century European Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Bird Cage with Singing Bird Automaton, Europe, Mid-20th Century
Bird Cage with Singing Bird Automaton, Europe, Mid-20th Century

Bird Cage with Singing Bird Automaton, Europe, Mid-20th Century

H 12.21 in Dm 7.09 in
Karl Griesbaum, German Singing Bird Automaton
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
, wind-up singing bird in a polished brass cage. Working condition. Measures 6" diameter x 11.5".
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Early 20th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Karl Griesbaum, German Singing Bird Automaton
Karl Griesbaum, German Singing Bird Automaton

Karl Griesbaum, German Singing Bird Automaton

H 11.5 in Dm 6 in

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Singing Bird Cage For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the singing bird cage you’re looking for. A singing bird cage — often made from metal, brass and feathers — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect singing bird cage — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A singing bird cage is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made singing bird cage over the years, but those crafted by Karl Griesbaum, Bontems and Dome are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Singing Bird Cage?

Prices for a singing bird cage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $565 and can go as high as $19,850, while the average can fetch as much as $1,825.
Questions About Singing Bird Cage
  • Who is Karl Griesbaum?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Karl Griesbaum was an acclaimed designer and crafter of ornate decorative objects that produced the sound of birds singing when wound. His designs included music boxes and snuff boxes as well as bird cage figurines and statues. Find a selection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • How does a singing bird box work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How a singing bird box works relies on a clockwork mechanism. Twisting the winder provides power to the motor which then moves the bird and turns the gears that produce music. Both the bird's motion and the tune continue until the motor stops spinning. Find a wide variety of music boxes on 1stDibs.