http://www.automatomania.com A mechanical singing bird by Bontems of Paris dating from 1870. The clockwork motor drives a bellows and whistle to make the sound.
Lot 601 in the O'Gallerie Auction February 21-23, 2011. FRENCH SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON in brass and mahogany faux finish with "jeweled" top. Side lever activates full bodied bird to emerge, begins singing, beak, wings and head move. After the performance, the bird pops down into the footed box.
Take a special look at one of MIM's mechanical bird music boxes, a rare piece of musical art work. Hear the synthetic chirping of the bird as you take a look inside this intricate mechanical instrument.