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- This singing bird box unites ingenious automaton engineering with richly detailed enameling
- When activated, a delightfully detailed bird springs forth and sings its tune
- The box is finely executed in 800 silver, accented by gemstones
- Singing bird boxes first appeared in Europe during the 1780s, commissioned by royalty and elite patrons
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$19,850
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32-2515
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Description
Singing Bird Box
Hallmarked Pest, 1872–1922
This exceptional silver singing bird box unites ingenious automaton engineering with richly detailed enameling. Conceived as a luxury object, this Austria-Hungary masterpiece delights both the eye and ear, featuring a brilliantly crafted bird that sings when activated.
The box is finely executed in 800 silver, produced in the town of Pest between 1872 and 1922. Its surface is adorned with intricate filigree work and enamel detailing, accented. . .
Hallmarked Pest, 1872–1922
This exceptional silver singing bird box unites ingenious automaton engineering with richly detailed enameling. Conceived as a luxury object, this Austria-Hungary masterpiece delights both the eye and ear, featuring a brilliantly crafted bird that sings when activated.
The box is finely executed in 800 silver, produced in the town of Pest between 1872 and 1922. Its surface is adorned with intricate filigree work and enamel detailing, accented. . .
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Singing Bird Box
Hallmarked Pest, 1872–1922
This exceptional silver singing bird box unites ingenious automaton engineering with richly detailed enameling. Conceived as a luxury object, this Austria-Hungary masterpiece delights both the eye and ear, featuring a brilliantly crafted bird that sings when activated.
The box is finely executed in 800 silver, produced in the town of Pest between 1872 and 1922. Its surface is adorned with intricate filigree work and enamel detailing, accented with gemstones that enhance the visual splendor. The delicate movement of the bird and the precise articulation of its plumage showcase the remarkable technical expertise of its maker.
Singing bird boxes first appeared in Europe during the 1780s, commissioned by royalty and elite patrons as marvels of both science and art. These objects remained highly coveted, produced only by workshops capable of mastering the intricate mechanics required to animate a lifelike bird. This box represents the highest level of that tradition, combining technical ingenuity with decorative brilliance to create a treasure of European craftsmanship.
Stamped with maker’s mark “WM”
1 3/4" high x 4" wide x 2 3/4" deep
Hallmarked Pest, 1872–1922
This exceptional silver singing bird box unites ingenious automaton engineering with richly detailed enameling. Conceived as a luxury object, this Austria-Hungary masterpiece delights both the eye and ear, featuring a brilliantly crafted bird that sings when activated.
The box is finely executed in 800 silver, produced in the town of Pest between 1872 and 1922. Its surface is adorned with intricate filigree work and enamel detailing, accented with gemstones that enhance the visual splendor. The delicate movement of the bird and the precise articulation of its plumage showcase the remarkable technical expertise of its maker.
Singing bird boxes first appeared in Europe during the 1780s, commissioned by royalty and elite patrons as marvels of both science and art. These objects remained highly coveted, produced only by workshops capable of mastering the intricate mechanics required to animate a lifelike bird. This box represents the highest level of that tradition, combining technical ingenuity with decorative brilliance to create a treasure of European craftsmanship.
Stamped with maker’s mark “WM”
1 3/4" high x 4" wide x 2 3/4" deep
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Specifications
| Period: | 19th Century |
| Origin: | Austria |
| Type: | Bird Boxes |
| Depth: | 2.75 in. (6.99 cm) |
| Width: | 4.0 in. (10.16 cm) |
| Height: | 1.75 in. (4.45 cm) |
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