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Austrian Jeweled Singing Bird Box
Jeweled Singing Bird Box
Circa 1880
This exceptional Austrian singing bird box exemplifies the height of mechanical artistry and decorative luxury. Crafted in silver with elegant filigree and adorned with enamel birds amidst lush foliage, the surface is further enriched with vibrant emeralds, rubies and seed pearls.
Concealed within is a finely engineered automaton bird, a marvel of both artistry and innovation, reflecting a tradition once reserved for royalty and the most elite collectors. With the slide of the front lever, the lid opens to reveal a delicate feathered bird that springs to life, flapping its wings, moving its beak and rotating gracefully as it sings.
Mechanical singing bird boxes first emerged in the late 18th century as extraordinary luxury objects for European courts, prized for their ingenuity and charm. Known as a tabatière, from the French word for tobacco due to their resemblance to snuff boxes, these automata represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, combining complex engineering with exquisite artistry. By the 19th century, such works continued to embody prestige and technical mastery, remaining highly sought after by discerning collectors.
1 1/2" high x 4" wide x 2 3/4" deep
Circa 1880
This exceptional Austrian singing bird box exemplifies the height of mechanical artistry and decorative luxury. Crafted in silver with elegant filigree and adorned with enamel birds amidst lush foliage, the surface is further enriched with vibrant emeralds, rubies and seed pearls.
Concealed within is a finely engineered automaton bird, a marvel of both artistry and innovation, reflecting a tradition once reserved for royalty and the most elite collectors. With the slide of the front lever, the lid opens to reveal a delicate feathered bird that springs to life, flapping its wings, moving its beak and rotating gracefully as it sings.
Mechanical singing bird boxes first emerged in the late 18th century as extraordinary luxury objects for European courts, prized for their ingenuity and charm. Known as a tabatière, from the French word for tobacco due to their resemblance to snuff boxes, these automata represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, combining complex engineering with exquisite artistry. By the 19th century, such works continued to embody prestige and technical mastery, remaining highly sought after by discerning collectors.
1 1/2" high x 4" wide x 2 3/4" deep
$19,850.00
Austrian Jeweled Singing Bird Box—
$19,850.00
Description
Jeweled Singing Bird Box
Circa 1880
This exceptional Austrian singing bird box exemplifies the height of mechanical artistry and decorative luxury. Crafted in silver with elegant filigree and adorned with enamel birds amidst lush foliage, the surface is further enriched with vibrant emeralds, rubies and seed pearls.
Concealed within is a finely engineered automaton bird, a marvel of both artistry and innovation, reflecting a tradition once reserved for royalty and the most elite collectors. With the slide of the front lever, the lid opens to reveal a delicate feathered bird that springs to life, flapping its wings, moving its beak and rotating gracefully as it sings.
Mechanical singing bird boxes first emerged in the late 18th century as extraordinary luxury objects for European courts, prized for their ingenuity and charm. Known as a tabatière, from the French word for tobacco due to their resemblance to snuff boxes, these automata represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, combining complex engineering with exquisite artistry. By the 19th century, such works continued to embody prestige and technical mastery, remaining highly sought after by discerning collectors.
1 1/2" high x 4" wide x 2 3/4" deep
Circa 1880
This exceptional Austrian singing bird box exemplifies the height of mechanical artistry and decorative luxury. Crafted in silver with elegant filigree and adorned with enamel birds amidst lush foliage, the surface is further enriched with vibrant emeralds, rubies and seed pearls.
Concealed within is a finely engineered automaton bird, a marvel of both artistry and innovation, reflecting a tradition once reserved for royalty and the most elite collectors. With the slide of the front lever, the lid opens to reveal a delicate feathered bird that springs to life, flapping its wings, moving its beak and rotating gracefully as it sings.
Mechanical singing bird boxes first emerged in the late 18th century as extraordinary luxury objects for European courts, prized for their ingenuity and charm. Known as a tabatière, from the French word for tobacco due to their resemblance to snuff boxes, these automata represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, combining complex engineering with exquisite artistry. By the 19th century, such works continued to embody prestige and technical mastery, remaining highly sought after by discerning collectors.
1 1/2" high x 4" wide x 2 3/4" deep
