You are a fine silver-gilt, fully-engraved circa 1870s singing bird box with rare, “fusee” movement and the image of a violin covering the oval lid. Upon sliding a lever, a tiny blue bird, covered with hummingbird feathers, pops up, dances around, flaps its wings, moves its tail and turns its head all the while singing a very complex and realistic birdsong for approximately half a minute. These early birdboxes are a marvel of engineering and craftsmanship, utilizing a small bellows and whistle, a tiny articulated bird less than 1 inch. Any identifying marks on the bottom have been rubbed off so not sure of the creator of the bird box of the kind. 2.25 x 3.75″ with delicately engraved surface.
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am NOT an expert, nor am I familiar with all the proper terms to be used in
describing such items. However, I describe each item as best and honestly as
possible, as well as provide photos for your review (remembering that sometimes
a picture can make items look better or worse than they actually are). Ask any
questions before you bid, unless otherwise stated, items are sold “as is/as
foundâ€.
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