The French gilt brass bird cage automaton plays very realistically. It was made by the French firm of Bontems around 1900. The bird move their beaks and heads while whistling operated by a spring driven mechanism.
Antique FRENCH MECHANICAL AUTOMATED BIRD MUSIC BOX Brass Cage
1910 Automaton singing feathered bird in brass gilt cage, marked France. Works., The video does not provide any sound, the bird does chirp and whistle
1910 French Automaton Singing Bird in Gilt Brass Cage
Antique FRENCH MECHANICAL AUTOMATED BIRD MUSIC BOX Brass Cage
19th C. French Mechanical Singing Bird Cage
Antique France Brass Musical and Animated Birdcage 19th Century
A French gilt brass bird cage automaton, circa 1900 - Gude & Meis
Antique French Brass & Bird Cage Automaton
1915, French Automaton Singing Birds in Birdcage at 1stDibs
Sale 213 Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts by Hindman Auctions
1910 Automaton singing feathered bird in brass gilt cage, marked France. Works., The video does not provide any sound, the bird does chirp and whistle
1910 French Automaton Singing Bird in Gilt Brass Cage
Antique French Automation Double Singing Bird Cage w/ Hand Crank