Antique Tortoise Shell Engraved Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton (watch Video)

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Antique Tortoise Shell Engraved Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton (watch Video)
Antique Tortoise Shell Engraved Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton (watch Video)
Antique Tortoise Shell Engraved Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton (watch Video)
Antique Tortoise Shell Engraved Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton (watch Video)
Antique Tortoise Shell Engraved Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton (watch Video)
Antique Tortoise Shell Engraved Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton (watch Video)
Antique Tortoise Shell Engraved Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton (watch Video)
Antique Tortoise Shell Engraved Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton (watch Video)
Antique Tortoise Shell Engraved Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton (watch Video)
Antique Tortoise Shell Engraved Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton (watch Video)
Antique Tortoise Shell Engraved Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton (watch Video)
Antique Tortoise Shell Engraved Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton (watch Video)

Antique Tortoise Shell Engraved Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton (watch Video)
Video will open in a new window. One of many fine singing bird boxes offered for sale – please look at my other listings too. A wonderful antique example crafted by Bontems of Paris France in the 1880s. The bird song is especially sweet. The case is tortoise shell (Northern European pond tortoise) and the beautifully engraved lid is gold gilt silver. The tortoise shell case is very pretty and also in excellent condition for any antique tortoise shell singing bird box; there are some tiny nicks and prior repair which is expected. I held the case up to a light so you can see what it would look like if there was not a bird box movement inside. I fully serviced this bird box so everything works as it should. The original bird is highly colorful boasting iridescent red, blue, gold and green hummingbird feathers. It is amazing to find a 130 year old singing bird box in such outstanding original condition. The original mechanical movement is also in excellent condition – fully serviced. In summary, this is a fantastic antique singing bird box in amazing 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 TORTOISE SHELL ENGRAVED SILVER SINGING BIRD BOX AUTOMATON (WATCH 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.
Antique Tortoise Shell Engraved Silver Singing Bird Box Automaton (watch Video)