SoldA good tortoiseshell singing bird box, probably by Bontems, circa 1890,A good tortoiseshell singing bird box, probably by Bontems, circa 1890, with going-barrel movement, the bird with layered feathered plumage in green, dark brown, electric blue and turquoise hues, redSee Sold Price
Sold2017A rare French silver cased double singing bird musicalA rare French silver cased double singing bird musical box, boar's head poincons, attributed to Blaise Bontems, circa 1880, brass framed movement with double bellows and paddlewheel governor, movementSee Sold Price
Sold2017Tortoiseshell French Singing BoxBontems Silver engraved lid, c. 1890 with hinged key compartment case. 3.75" x 2.5" x 1.25".See Sold Price
Sold2017Silver Singing Bird BoxCirca 1900, decorated with birds and putti, marked "800" silver, very good condition and in working order, with key, 4" x 2.5" x 1.5"See Sold Price
Sold2017SINGING MECHANICAL BIRD BOXReplica Victorian Bontems 1880 Music Box, in faux tortoiseshell wooden case with gilt components and bird with real feathers. 2" x 4 1/2" x 3". Lacks key, working condition unknown.See Sold Price
Sold2024Extremely rare Victorian wicker etagere. Circa1890. Original worn natural finish. It has four scalloped maple shelves of lyre design in the central crest, bird cage legs. Probably Massachusetts origin. 66" high, 31" wide, 18" deep. Overall good cSee Sold Price
Sold2022German Silver Singing Bird BoxGerman Silver Singing Bird Box circa 1900. With repousse work. L 4 x 3 x 2 in. A Rochester, NY Collection.See Sold Price
Sold2022A Queen Anne unmarked silver mounted tortoiseshell snuff box, probably circa 1702A Queen Anne unmarked silver mounted tortoiseshell medal set snuff box, probably circa 1702 Of oval form with a stand away hinge. The tortoiseshell lid with an applied uniface silver oval portrait medSee Sold Price
Sold2023AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD MUSIC BOXMechanical tortoiseshell singing bird music box. Top has enamel / hand painted European landscape scene with flowers on underside. Feathered bird pops out of finely detailed gold gilt oval compartmentSee Sold Price
Sold2022German Sterling Silver Singing Bird Automaton BoxGerman Sterling Silver Singing Bird Automaton Boxcirca 1900, the underside marked "Sterling / Germany / 925 / 1," the serpentine case raised on bun feet, with all over embossed scroll floral, putti anSee Sold Price
Sold2022A 19TH CENTURY SWISS AUTOMATON SINGING TORTOISESHELL BIRD BOX with enamelled lid. 10 cm x 6.5 cm.A 19TH CENTURY SWISS AUTOMATON SINGING TORTOISESHELL BIRD BOX with enamelled lid. 10 cm x 6.5 cm.See Sold Price
Sold2022Antique French Singing Bird Cage Automaton, Circa 1890An antique French automaton offers singing bird in cage with scroll and foliate decoration, wind-up operation, stamped on base as photographed, c1890Measures- 11'' H x 6.25'' W x 6.25'' D. *** OPTIONASee Sold Price
Sold2017Singing 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 foliSee Sold Price
Sold2017AN ESCHLE GILT BRONZE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX,AN ESCHLE GILT BRONZE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, GERMAN, CIRCA 1955-1965, the rectangular music box with chamfered corners in chased cast and gilt bronze with interlaced grass blade decoration,See Sold Price
Sold2018AN ESCHLE GILT BRONZE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX,AN ESCHLE GILT BRONZE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON MUSIC BOX, GERMAN, CIRCA 1955-1965, the rectangular music box with chamfered corners in chased cast and gilt bronze with interlaced grass blade decoration,See Sold Price
Sold2017BONTEMS PARIS SINGING BIRDS MECHANICAL AUTOMATONScarce large Double Singing Birds Automaton by Bontems of Paris. Circa 1890s-1900s. All original with wonderful colors and design. Both birds actions works. They both sign very well. Minor finish lossSee Sold Price
Sold2021Mechanic singing bird box with a Karl GreisbaumMechanic singing bird box, black enamel with a foliate design.Circa 1930 with a Karl Greisbaum movement.When the slid bar is slid to the right the lid raises and a small bird with flapping wings tweetSee Sold Price
Sold2021GERMAN AUTOMATON BIRD BOXCirca 1920 , Gilt Bronze Singing Bird Box, West Germany The Sides Ornately Decorated And With Pop-Up Feathered Bird. Length 4.25 Inches (11 Cm).Excellent working condition. Estimate $2.000-2.500See Sold Price
Sold2020Bail Handled Pantry Box in Gray PaintBail handled pantry box in very early, probably original gray paint. Circa 1890. H 5-1/2", Dia. 11-1/2". Fine original condition. Examined under UV light. No restoration noted.See Sold Price
Sold2018Antique Bontems Mechanical Singing Birds CageAntique mechanical singing birds cage by famous French automaton maker Bontems, circa 1900 . When wound, two birds move and sing clearly and beautifully, both heads turn while their tails move up andSee Sold Price
Sold2017Antique Gilt & Enamel German Singing Bird BoxAttributed to Griesbaum, Germany, fine quality, all sides and top with hand painted enamel scenes, very good condition, 1.75" x 4" x 2.5"See Sold Price
Sold2022SWISS ENAMEL SINGING BIRD BOXCirca 1900. Condition: in partial working order; bird chirps but doesn't move; front edge of case is warped; no maker's marks visible; 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches; 1 1/2 inches highEstimate $4.000-5.000See Sold Price
Sold2017F. Lajoulot Paris No. 881, Rare Singing Bird BoxC. 1890, in original box with key. Bird box: 4" x 2.5" x 1.5"THIS IS ONE OF FIVE (1/5) AVAILABLE SINGING BIRD BOXES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR AUCTION.See Sold Price
BonhamsA FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND ENAMEL FIGURAL SINGING BIRD CLOCKby Bontems, Paris, circa 1860$20,000
May 22Curated AuctionsA RARE LATE 19TH CENTURY TORTOISESHELL AND MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID SINGING BIRD BOX£3,000
7 days LeftDoyle New YorkKarl Griesbaum Sterling Silver Gilt, Enamel & Hardstone Mounted Book-Form Singing Bird Box Second$6,000
May 22Curated AuctionsA FINE AND RARE EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER AND ENAMEL SINGING BIRD BOX FROM PALAIS ROYAL£2,800
Jun 02Tremont AuctionsReuge Swiss singing bird automaton box. Artist signed hand painted floral panel opens to reveal an$300
5 days LeftFrasher's Doll AuctionTINY FRENCH BISQUE BEBE BY GAULTHIER IN CAPISSERIE PRESENTATION BOX$400
Jun 08Potter & Potter AuctionsFlyto Bird Cage. London: J. Bland (attr.), ca. 1890. A meta...$500(1 bid)
5 days LeftFrasher's Doll AuctionFRENCH STORE PRESENTATION CARD “PARIS ELEGANT”$150(1 bid)
668 Lots AwayHermann Historica GmbHA fine iron strongbox cabinet by artisan blacksmith Karl Winkler of St. Petersburg, circa 1890See Sold Price