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
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
Sold2022French Mechanical Singing Bird Cage Automaton. France, ca. ...French Mechanical Singing Bird Cage Automaton. France, ca. late 19th century/early 20th century (attr. Bontems). Wind-up automaton depicting a singing bird automaton, the bird with original yellow pluSee Sold Price
2018Mechanical singing bird automaton, German, mechanismMechanical singing bird automaton, German, mechanism most likely by Karl Griesbaum, Case by Emil Brenk.Box is decorated with polychrome enamels panels, circular vignettes on all four sides, the top leSee Sold Price
Sold2020Karl Griesbaum Silver Mechanical Automaton Bird BoxKarl Griesbaum Singing Bird Box with Silver Case. Mechanical singing bird automaton by Karl Griesbaum, Germany, key-wind clockwork mechanism. The bird with bright plumage sings and turns around, flapsSee Sold Price
Sold2023Vintage German Karl Griesbaum Automaton Birdcage Music BoxVintage German Karl Griesbaum Automaton Birdcage Music Box, Marked KG - Made in Germany - KEN - D, Having a Mechanical Singing Bird Automaton with Black Tail on Leafy Perch in a Detailed Brass Cage HaSee Sold Price
Sold2021Mechanical singing bird box automatonMechanical singing bird box automaton with two young winged children standing,the girl child holding a large umbrella as well as a basket of fruit, the young boy with bow arrows around his waist.WhenSee Sold Price
Sold2016Mechanical singing bird box automaton with a youngMechanical sterling silver singing bird box automaton. When the pull knob is pulled out the top lid opens up and asmall bird comes up and flaps its wings and tweets a short song.After its song is playSee Sold Price
Sold2018925 Silver mechanical singing bird box automaton with925 Silver mechanical singing bird box automaton with cobalt blue panels.Length 4 1/2 inches. Height 2 3/8 inches. Depth 3 3/4 inches.See Sold Price
Sold2022Mechanical singing bird box automaton with deep blue enamel.Mechanical singing bird box automaton with deep blue enamel.A small bird in a cage and when the knob is pulled the lid raises and a small bird lifts up and tweets a tune after finishing the bird lowerSee Sold Price
Sold2022Mechanical singing bird box automaton with a young boy and girl with an umbrellaMechanical singing bird box automaton with a young boy and girl with an umbrella.When the knob is pulled the lid raises and a small bird lifts up and tweets a tune after finishing the bird lowers andSee Sold Price
Sold202415 Reference Works and Catalogs on Mechanical Music, Singing Birds and Automata15 Reference Works and Catalogs on Mechanical Music, Singing Birds and Automata Books, catalogs and auction catalogs, including three-volume catalog of the Palace Collections of Egypt, Sotheby's & Co.See Sold Price
Sold2024Mechanical Sterling Silver Singing Bird Box AutomatonDESCRIPTION: Mechanical 925 silver singing bird box automaton in the form of a standing camel with the head raised. When the knob is pull out the lid lifts and a small bird raises and tweets a short sSee Sold Price
Sold2022Mechanical gold gilt filigree singing bird box automaton.Mechanical gold gilt filigree singing bird box automaton. Attributed to Karl Griesbaum.When the slid bar is slide to the right the top flap lifts and a small bird rises and tweets a song while his winSee Sold Price
Sold2017Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Box Automaton MechanicalGorgeous vintage Karl Griesbaum singing bird box. Hand painted panels with deep blue and white enamel on beautiful gilt box. Comes with original key. Wind up the box and push the button over to make tSee Sold Price
Sold2023Vintage Automaton Singing Mechanical Bird in CageVintage automation singing mechanical red bird in gilt brass cage. Dimensions: 10.5 inches tall x 6 inches in diameter. Condition: Fine - not working - wound tight. Please feel free to ask for a condSee Sold Price
Sold2022Reference Books on Clocks, Bird Boxes, Etc.Thomas Tompion; Mechanical Singing Bird Tabatieres, clocks and watches, Chronometers, Automaton Collection of Ethel Holmes, etc.See Sold Price
Sold2017German Mechanical Automaton Song Bird Music BoxGerman Mechanical Automaton Singing Song Bird Cage Music Box. attributed to Karl Griesbaum. Bird realistically tweets and moves when wound. Excellent working condition Measures H:9 in.See Sold Price
Sold2016Rare French glass dome singing bird automatonwith clock, made by Bontems, c. 1890. Arranged on an ebonised base with six birds in a leafy tree, the birds variously move and fly. The dome has been repaired, the spring drive mechanism has been repSee Sold Price
Sold2019Gold Gilt Musical Singing Bird Automaton BoxMusical singing automation bird box. Crafted of gold gilt metal with floral and scroll type engraving. Wind up mechanical movement operates with button on side. Top opens to reveal a singing and fluttSee Sold Price
Sold2022SINGING BIRD AUTOMATONEarly 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" highSee Sold Price
Sold2016French coin activated triple singing bird automatonby Bontems, with traditional brass mechanism with an electric drive on a gold painted pedestal, the three caged birds with moving heads, beaks and tails in a naturalistic setting, in good working ordeSee Sold Price
Sold2022European Singing Bird Automaton in Brass CageA wind-up mechanical singing bird in a brass cage. Probably European, possibly from Germany by Karl Griesbaum, not marked. Measures 11" tall. Shipping: In-House Shipping OfferedSee 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
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