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Cobalt Enamel Singing Bird Box
Cobalt Enamel Singing Bird Box
Circa 1880
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 late 19th 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
Circa 1880
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 late 19th 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
Cobalt Enamel Singing Bird Box
Circa 1880
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 late 19th 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
Circa 1880
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 late 19th 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
$3,447.50
Original: $9,850.00
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$9,850.00
$3,447.50Description
Cobalt Enamel Singing Bird Box
Circa 1880
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 late 19th 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
Circa 1880
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 late 19th 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
