Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

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An automated singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage. Germany, circa … Read more An automated singing bird with a strong voice and flamboyant plumage amidst foliage in a gilded brass cage. Germany, circa 1920.

This beautiful, vintage songbird collectible will add charm to any room! Rare and very decorative, this bird sings loud and clear. You can activate this little songbird by winding up his key on the underside of the cage. He will immediately perk up and start moving his head and beak while singing a beautiful song that is extremely similar to a real-life songbird! He is a very lively and animated fellow. If you are looking for a conservation starter or a stress-reliever by your desk, do not look any further, as this Early 20th-century musical Bird Automaton is sure to do the charm!

20th Century Musical Bird Automatons, also known as Bird Cage Automata, were popular tabletop engineering marvels that mimicked bird sounds and movements, often featuring complex mechanisms of gears, springs, and bellows to create chirps and warbles, as well as lifelike bird movements. They were built by master watchmakers to demonstrate their amazing craftsmanship and skills. See less