The brass birdcage contains a miniature bird with red and black feathers. He is perched on a stand which is decorated with small leaves and berries and a felt base. Cage is mounted to a gilt base with beadwork and floral repousse border. In good working order. Measures approx. 11"H. Base is unmarked.
Jaquet-Droz, manufacturers of complex clocks n La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, invented the mechanical singing bird movement in about 1780. This movement imitated the movements of birds and reproduced authentic birdsong. It contained a leather bellows and piston whistle assembly and are still made today using similar methods.
300/600 Sold $759.00
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