GERMAN CLOCKWORK BIRD BOX WITH CAGE AUTOMATON, GILT AND BLUE ENAMELED CHASED BOX CA. EARLY 20TH CENTURY. 6"H X 4 1/2"W X 3"DGerman clockwork bird box with cage automaton, gilt and blue enameled chased box ca. early 20th Century. Circa 1900s, automaton having a bird cage top with bird on swinger. Button mechanism causes bird to rise, flap wings, twirl and move beak, and sing. Blue enamel and gilt metal box, has key in drawer and movement is in working condition. Voice box is not working. 6"H x 4 1/2"W x 3"D Dimensions: 6"H x 4 1/2"W x 3"D
DOUBLE SINGING BIRDS IN JEWELED CAGE AUTOMATONGerman, 20th century. Double 'Singing Birds' automaton in gilt metal and red jeweled cage. Stamped underside GERMANY. Approx. height 10.5".
Singing bird in brass cage, in working condition, ht. 11". : Singing bird in brass cage, in working condition, ht. 11". Condition All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
KARL GRIESBAUM AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD IN CAGEGerman automaton singing bird in cage, Karl Griesbaum, gilt metal cage on circular base with beaded and floral trim, on/off switch at side, winding key to underside, chirp observed operating at this time, beak does not move, approx 11.25"h, 6.5"diam, 3lbs
SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATON: Single bird with vibrant colors gilt brass cage with embossed base. Currently working fine with movement and bellows chirping. Label on base reads ''Quick'' Tourist Office, Principality of Lichtenstein. Measures 11'' h. x 6 1/2''.CONDITION: Uneven finish to gilt on brass.
KARL GRIESBAUM BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATON Vintage German Mechanical Singing Bird, in brass cage set on a heavy enameled brass footed base, 9" high, 4 3/4" sq. Has key. Observed operating.
A SMALL RECTANGULAR GILT METAL CAGED SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON Presented in a naturalistic setting the fine feathered bird perched within a gilded cage 28cm high.
SWISS AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD IN GOLD CAGESwiss Automaton Singing Bird in Gold Cage, Reuge music box, Saint Croix, made in Switzerland, height 11 1/2 inches, diameter 6 inches.
Condition:
All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past. Condition: Reports are available by request and answered in the order they are received
A Fine Swiss Reuge Two Singing Birds Music BoxReuge Sainte Croix Musical Movement Bird Cage made in Switzerland. This has the two birds with real feathers and both sing and have movement. 12'' tall about 6'' wide at base. Works wonderfully. Two different levels one level birds sing and move constant until it winds down the other they sing and move during intervals. Private collection Shelby Twp. MI.
Singing Bird Cage with Two Birds
Circa late 1800's. Wood gesso base with brass cage. Feather-covered birds move and sing reluctantly. Overall appearance is good. Mechanisms need cleaning and adjustment. Key is included. 18 1/2" x 10" x 9 3/4".
FRENCH SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATONA French singing bird in cage automaton. The feathered bird with head, beak and tail movement - in working condition.
Marked Made in France and numbered #5432251 Ht: 11" Dia: 6.25"
Tin Bird in Cage Music Box Wind-Up Toy. Description German. Marked "Made in Germany Ken.D" on bottom. Realistic looking bird with feathers sitting on a perch. When wound, bird sings realistically and has on/off switch.Condition (Excellent). Size 12" T.
SWISS REUGE 2 BIRD SINGING AUTOMATON: Brass cage with 2 singing birds, embossed garland design base. Marked Reuge Music, Saint-Croix, Made in Switzerland. 11'' h. x 6 1/4'' dia.CONDITION: Cage has a noticeable lean, currently working and sounds wonderful however not guaranteed to continue.
A LARGE RECTANGULAR GILT METAL CAGED SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON Presented in a naturalistic setting one bird perched above and another below within a gilded cage supported on a squared base with a winder to one side 48cm high.
German Mechanical Bird in Cage Single mounted bird in gilt cage. When wound bird sings and head moves back and forth. Beak does not open or tail does not move up and down. Some plaster loss on base. Marked Germany, K.T.G. Measures 11" high, 6" wide and 6.5" long.
* A Swiss Singing Bird Cage Automaton the domed cage containing two birds. Height over handle 12 1/2 inches.
FRENCH AUTOMATON, SINGING BIRD IN BRASS CAGE. Spring wound under foot with lever on side. When activated the feathered bird sings, turns head and tail feathers quiver. Height 11.5" with ringed finial. Diameter 6.50". Presently working well.
Early Single Bird in Cage Automaton. Both continuous and intermittent function correctly. Bird sings at good volume at the time of inspection. Missing one foot to cage and minor chipping to gesso. Condition (Good - Very Good). Size 11 -1/4" T.
Two-bird Singing Automaton: Two-bird Singing Automaton, Germany, 20th century, brass case with repousse decoration and wire cage containing two birds with colorful plumage which sing and move heads, tails, and beaks when activated by the clockwork mechanism, ht. 11 in. . Estimate $400-600 . . plumage deteriorating on yellow bird . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
BLAISE BONTEMS TRIPLE BIRD CAGE AUTOMATON CA. 1880 23 ½" Bird cage with three singing birds which chirp when operating, the cycle of operation determined by gears and levers. One bird will start the action, the others follow the predetermined series. Heads sway, tails flap, beaks open and close, emanating a chirp from tuned bellows. This singing bird automaton is unusual as most have only one bird. Please look at accompanying video.
A 20th Century automaton of two singing white birds in a cage and another singing bird automaton
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 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.
Large Two-bird Singing Automaton: Large Two-bird Singing Automaton, brass case with repousse decoration and wire cage containing two birds with colorful plumage which sing and move heads, tails, and beaks when activated by the clockwork mechanism, ht. 20 in. . Estimate $800-1, 000 . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
KARL GRIESBAUM SINGING BIRDS IN CAGE AUTOMATONMechanical automaton clockwork birds in a brass cage. Birds move and sing. Marked with a KG Bird in Diamond as well as "GERMANY" and "Ken-D." Circa 1930s. Measures 11-1/2" tall.
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.
REUGE SWISS BRASS BIRD CAGE AUTOMATON/MUSIC BOX REUGE SWISS BRASS BIRD CAGE, AUTOMATON/MUSIC BOX, H 11", DIA 6":Two singing birds in a brass wire cage. Swiss Reuge, Sainte - Croix Switzerland, c. 1975
Musical Bird in Cage Wind-Up Toy.
Description German. Working. Medium size. Gold gilded cage. Hang tag on top reads "Deutsche Germany". Toy marked "Made in Germany" on bottom. When wound, bird sings very realistically.
Condition (Excellent). Size 11 - 1/2" T.
GERMAN AUTOMATON, SINGING BIRD IN BRASS CAGE. Spring wound underfoot with lever for stop, intermittent and continuous action. When activated the feathered bird sings, opens beak, turns head and tail feathers quiver. Height 12.75 inches.
Swiss automaton singing birds in cage, Reuge Music, Sainte-Croix, 20th c., gilt metal cage on circular base, housing two birds that open their beaks and swivel while chirping, winding key to underside, serial number 14732, observed operating, approx 11.25"h, 6.5"diam, 3.5lbs
SINGING BIRDS IN CAGE AUTOMATONContinental, late 19th/early 20th century, two birds, one perched on metal stand, brass cage with handle on top, octagonal giltwood base, with winding key, 21 x 11-1/2 in.
Condition:
takes a wind, working at time of inspection, surface accretion, loss to feathers, panel on hinged door loose, top handle loose, loss to gilt, chipping, wear to base
A SWISS MUSICAL AND MECHANICAL BIRD CAGE. The red and yellow birds in brass cage alternate tail and beak movement while turning and singing. Key wind at base with control lever. Marked Switzerland underfoot. Height 10 1/2 in.
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.
A SMALL CYLINDRICAL GILT METAL CAGED SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON Presented in a naturalistic setting the fine feathered bird perched within a gilded cage 28cm high.
GERMAN MECHANICAL SINGING BIRD CAGE BY KARL GRIESBAUM (IN WORKING ORDER)German Mechanical Singing Bird Cage by Karl Griesbaum (in working order)
Arthur Singer (1917-1990) "Mockingbird / Magnolia": Arthur Singer (1917 - 1990) "Mockingbird and Magnolia" Signed lower right. Watercolor on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. . . This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the 20c Mississippi: Mockingbird and Magnolia stamp issued on April 14, 1982. . . Mockingbird - Mockingbirds start tuning up in late January and reach their vocal peak in spring, singing almost any hour of the day or night. The light of the rising moon often provides the cue for this bird's most rapturous song. Quiet during the August molt, they return to singing form in the fall. At this time the females deliver a soft but beautiful song, usually from the seclusion of a bush. Mockingbirds were sold as cage birds in the South, a practice which has been stopped. Today, the Mocker is a familiar sight around Mississippi's parks. When perched, this bird displays his gray back and white underparts. Magnolia - The Magnolia of the South is the most spectacular flowering tree in this country. Always green, and shaped like a pyramid, it may grow to a height of one hundred feet, with a trunk four feet thick. The long oval leaves are leathery and glossy. At the end of almost every branch the leaves form a green background for the immense white flowers, which often expand to a width of ten or twelve inches. The fragrant blossoms have six to twelve waxen petals and three sepals which look like extra petals. Magnolia trees bloom in spring and early summer, although a tree will sometimes produce a few beautiful flowers in the autumn. . . Image Size: 11. 75 x 13. 75 in. . Overall Size: 17. 5 x 19. 5 in. . Unframed. . (B05085) Condition . - By registering to bid for this auction either in-house or online and/or placing a bid in this auction the BIDDER/BUYER agrees to all the terms and conditions of Helmuth Stone Gallery Auctions. . - All silver, gold and/or jewelry lots or invoices containing said lots MUST be paid for via wire transfer or cashier’s check, no other forms of payment will be accepted. . - We recommend looking into shipping quotes prior to bidding, shipping quotes can take up to a week or more post-sale as we host our auctions through 6 online platforms and shipping can become backlogged. . - All sales are final; no refunds will be given under any circumstances. . - Helmuth Stone Gallery provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. . - Online images can sometimes be low quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at HelmuthStone@gmail. com Available payment options on Bidsquare
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.
A DOUBLE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON IN CAGE
one bird standing, the other resting on a perch, within a brass cage with a loop handle, 51cm high
FRENCH CLOCKWORK SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATONFrench clockwork singing bird in cage automaton, 19th c., 18" h.
Condition:
Currently working, lacking one foot, sporadic abrasions to base.
Two caged automaton singing birds, one French 20th century, the first marked ''Made in France'' and ''132'', the second apparently unmarked, each with a perch-mounted singing bird automaton within a gold-toned metal cage, 2 pieces, each: 11.5'' H x 6.5'' Dia., est: $800/1200
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
REUGE SWISS MUSICAL SINGING BIRD IN CAGE CLOCKWORK WIND UP AUTOMATON.Reuge Swiss musical singing bird in cage clockwork wind up automaton., Marked; Ruege Music, Sainte Croix, Made in Switzerland. Needs cleaning. In very good working order. 11"H.
329. A French Mechanical Singing Bird in a Brass Cage
The brass birdcage contains two miniature birds with red black and yellow feathers, one on a perch entwined with foliage, and the other standing on the velvet floor of the cage pecking at seeds. The birdcage is finished in gilt and has repousse floral designs. It measures approx. 11"H and is marked "Made in France" on the underside. When wound up the birds move as well as chirp.
500/700 Sold: $776.25
German Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Cage Automaton GERMANY, EARLY 20TH CENTURY A German singing bird cage automaton manufactured by Karl Griesbaum (1872-1941). The automaton consists of a faux red bird on a perch surrounded by twigs and berries. The underside bears an impressed K&G mark.Measures 11" tall
KARL GRIESBAUM SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATONMechanical automaton clockwork bird in a brass cage. Bird moves and sings. Marked with a KG Bird in Diamond as well as "GERMANY" and "Ken-D." Circa 1930s. Measures 9-1/2" tall.
Mechanical Bird Cage Music Box. Description Bird sings and moves well. Bird and all feathers intact.Condition (EXCELLENT). Size 9" T.
German caged birds automaton circa 1900two chirping birds mounted in brass cage.H12" Dia.6 3/4"
Mechanism is working and both birds move and sing; otherwise in good well used original condition with normal wear.
Large French Singing Bird Cage Circa 1920: Large French Singing Bird Cage Circa 1920, in good working condition, Dimensions: Height: 22" Width: 10" Depth: 10" Condition Working condition, no signs of broken areas. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. LOSANGELESANTIQUES shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Overall Dimensions Unit: Height: 0. 00 Width: 0. 00 Depth: 0. 00 Weight: 0. 00
A Good French Caged Birds Automaton, late 19th c., in working order, the brass wire cage resting on a deep circular base with repoussé floral banding and containing the key wound stop-start musical movement that causes the two perched birds to move and sing, marked "made in France", height 20 in., diameter 11 1/4 in. Note: Leaves replaced and some loss of feathers. $1200/1800
SINGING BIRD IN BRASS CAGE, IN WORKING CONDITION, HT. 1...Singing bird in brass cage, in working condition, ht. 11".
Condition:
All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
GERMAN SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON IN CAGE 11 ¼" x 6 ?" Mechanical singing bird with natural plumage on a perch with leafy vines in the center of a gilt metal cage stamped "K G Germany" on the underside. a small lever under the edge of the base to turn on and off, winding key. Bird turns from side to side and wiggles its tail feathers.