Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantel Clock
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Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantel Clock
Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantel Clock
Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantel Clock
Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantel Clock
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Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantel Clock

  • Carved from jade and adorned with silver, this clock and singing bird box is a mechanical wonder
  • With the press of a button, the bird sings and the silver-clad figure moves her head
  • Originating in the 1780s, singing bird boxes were symbols of sophistication for European nobility
  • This example blends extraordinary materials with expert craftsmanship
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Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantle Clock

This enchanting objet d'art masterfully blends artistic beauty with mechanical ingenuity, featuring a clock, a singing bird box and a delicate sculpture. Carved from solid jade and adorned with sterling silver repoussé, it exemplifies the pinnacle of both horology and decorative arts. The silver-clad young woman holds a bird, crafted from natural hummingbird feathers, perched on a branch. With the press of a button, the bird. . .
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Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantle Clock

This enchanting objet d'art masterfully blends artistic beauty with mechanical ingenuity, featuring a clock, a singing bird box and a delicate sculpture. Carved from solid jade and adorned with sterling silver repoussé, it exemplifies the pinnacle of both horology and decorative arts. The silver-clad young woman holds a bird, crafted from natural hummingbird feathers, perched on a branch. With the press of a button, the bird sings, and the figure gently nods, as though humming along, all in front of a silver birdbath adorned with charming putti. The clock features a striking enamel dial, framed by intricate silver foliate designs and marked by elegant Arabic numerals.

Mechanical singing bird boxes, known as tabatières in France, originated in the 1780s, delighting the European elite as symbols of sophistication. These boxes reflect humanity’s age-old fascination with birds, creatures that have long represented the soul and spirit, bridging earthly pleasures and divine mysteries. Today, they continue to captivate collectors, admired for their exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance.

20 1/4" high x 8" wide x 8" deep
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Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantel Clock
Period: 20th Century
Type: Bird Boxes
Style: Empire
Stones: Jade
Depth: 8.0 in. (20.32 cm)
Width: 8.0 in. (20.32 cm)
Height: 20.25 in. (51.44 cm)
Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantel Clock
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