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- This elegant Continental gilt box holds a delightful secret
- When activated, the lid rises to reveal a delicate feathered bird that sings a lively melody
- The case is adorned with sumptuous cobalt and white enamel detailing
- Mechanical singing bird boxes are among the most enchanting luxury objects of European decorative arts
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32-2516
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Description
Cobalt Enamel Singing Bird Box
Early 20th Century
This elegant Continental gilt-brass case is adorned with scrolling designs and sumptuous enamel detailing, concealing a delightful surprise within. When wound and activated via the bird-form sliding lever, the hinged lid rises to reveal a delicate feathered bird concealed within. The mechanism then brings the bird to life, flapping its wings, opening its beak and rotating gracefully as it emits a lifelike chirping song.
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Early 20th Century
This elegant Continental gilt-brass case is adorned with scrolling designs and sumptuous enamel detailing, concealing a delightful surprise within. When wound and activated via the bird-form sliding lever, the hinged lid rises to reveal a delicate feathered bird concealed within. The mechanism then brings the bird to life, flapping its wings, opening its beak and rotating gracefully as it emits a lifelike chirping song.
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Cobalt Enamel Singing Bird Box
Early 20th Century
This elegant Continental gilt-brass case is adorned with scrolling designs and sumptuous enamel detailing, concealing a delightful surprise within. When wound and activated via the bird-form sliding lever, the hinged lid rises to reveal a delicate feathered bird concealed within. The mechanism then brings the bird to life, flapping its wings, opening its beak and rotating gracefully as it emits a lifelike chirping song.
First developed in the late 18th century, mechanical singing bird boxes quickly became among the most enchanting luxury objects of European decorative arts, celebrated at royal courts for their ingenuity, charm, and technical virtuosity. Known as a tabatière, a term derived from their resemblance to snuff boxes, these intricate automata represent a remarkable synthesis of miniature engineering and refined artistry. By the early 20th century, they continued to embody a tradition of prestige craftsmanship, admired by collectors for both their mechanical sophistication and enduring poetic appeal.
1 7/8" high x 4 1/8" wide x 2 5/8" deep
Early 20th Century
This elegant Continental gilt-brass case is adorned with scrolling designs and sumptuous enamel detailing, concealing a delightful surprise within. When wound and activated via the bird-form sliding lever, the hinged lid rises to reveal a delicate feathered bird concealed within. The mechanism then brings the bird to life, flapping its wings, opening its beak and rotating gracefully as it emits a lifelike chirping song.
First developed in the late 18th century, mechanical singing bird boxes quickly became among the most enchanting luxury objects of European decorative arts, celebrated at royal courts for their ingenuity, charm, and technical virtuosity. Known as a tabatière, a term derived from their resemblance to snuff boxes, these intricate automata represent a remarkable synthesis of miniature engineering and refined artistry. By the early 20th century, they continued to embody a tradition of prestige craftsmanship, admired by collectors for both their mechanical sophistication and enduring poetic appeal.
1 7/8" high x 4 1/8" wide x 2 5/8" deep
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Specifications
| Period: | 20th Century |
| Type: | Bird Boxes |
| Depth: | 2.63 in. (6.67 cm) |
| Width: | 4.13 in. (10.48 cm) |
| Height: | 1.83 in. (4.64 cm) |
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