11/07/2013

Singing bird box/automaton, silver, ca. 1900ca. 100x70x45mm, ca....





Singing bird box/automaton, silver, ca. 1900ca. 100x70x45mm, ca. 450g, splendid silver box with singing bird automaton, cambered shape, relief motives on all sides, shepherd scenes, musical instruments, lovers, on top cover 2 cherubs liberating bird from cage, in working order and very good condition. Using the slide on frontside, the cover opens and a splendid singing bird appears and starts to whistle a melody. (via Antiquessearch.com - Clocks)



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