A Continental gilt metal automaton singing bird box
Early 20th century, probably German or Swiss, the rectangular case with central oval cover enclosing the rising mechanical bird with colorful plumage turns left and right while singing, scroll-pierced plate and movement, 1.75'' H x 4.25'' W x 2.75'' D, est:$800/1200
*Price Realized: $1,265.00

Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, Altadena, CA; with Gioie Antiche Curiosita, Florence, Italy. Condition: Key wound, activated by a slide button on right front of case. Appears in good working condition, bird with brightly colored plumage in good condition, singing in clear pleasant notes. The case in very good original condition without damages or losses. Original Italian label to base. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL.