Video will open in a new window. One of many fine singing bird boxes offered for sale – please look at my other listings too. An absolutely exquisite antique example crafted by Flajoulot of Paris France in the late 1800s. This is, without question, the best singing and animating going barrel singing bird box that I have ever owned or seen. Flajoulot is regarded as the best of the best for going barrel singing bird boxes. Solid sterling silver, guilloche and enamel case with hand painted enamel scenes on the lid upper and lower. I fully serviced this bird box so everything works as it should. The original bird is extremely colorful boasting iridescent red, blue, gold, violet and green hummingbird feathers. Comes with the original key too. It is amazing to find a 120 year old singing bird box in such outstanding original condition. The case is properly hallmarked for France sterling silver (on the inside) and the movement is properly marked for Flajoulot of Paris France. In summary, this is a superb antique singing bird box in stunning cosmetic and mechanical condition. I fully serviced (cleaned, adjusted, lubricated) the mechanical movement so this singing bird box operates perfectly. Buyers should be cautious when purchasing an antique singing bird box – always insist on seeing a photo of the mechanical movement for any singing bird box described as “antique”. This significantly impacts both current value and future value appreciation. The bird animates perfectly as follows: wings flap up/down, beak opens/closes, tail flutters up/down all the while singing to a beautiful oscillating bird song that is synchronized to the bird animation. PLEASE EXPLORE MY OTHER LISTINGS. CONSULTATIONS ARE FREE AS I ENJOY SHARING WHAT I KNOW. Troy Duncan, CPA, retired. The item “ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER, GUILLOCHE & ENAMEL SINGING BIRD BOX AUTOMATON (VIDEO)” is in sale since Wednesday, January 29, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes\Pre-1900″. The seller is “singingbirdbox” and is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This item can be shipped to United States.