Singing bird in cage automaton - 1900-1910 - automatic birdcage

Description of the object

Beautiful antique automaton 'singing bird cage,' dated early 20th century, presented in a brass cage on an ornately decorated octagonal base with gilded floral garlands. The automaton contains two authentic birds, made with real stuffed specimens, following the tradition of workshops of the period (Bontems, Roullet & Decamps or German manufacturer).

The object is equipped with a side crank that normally operates the musical mechanism and the bird movements.
The mechanism is currently not working, but it is considered repairable, as the automaton has previously functioned. A simple restoration of the internal system (bellows, springs, or transmission) should allow it to regain its characteristic animation and singing.

The cage features a lovely original patina, and the gilded base retains its floral ornaments, demonstrating the quality of craftsmanship and the decorative charm of this century-old object.