Mechanical Ingenuity And Artistry Combine In This Extremely Rare Swiss Singing Bird Cylinder Music Box. Only A Small Number Of Pièce À Oiseau Music Boxes Were Ever Made, And The Present Piece Is A Superb Example Of The Art. Not Only Does It Play A Selection Of Six Classical Airs With Exceptional Tone And Clarity, But Its Sound Is Accompanied By An Enchanting Animated, Singing Bird Automaton. The Miniature Chanteur D’Oiseaux Is A Marvel In And Of Itself, Moving Along To The Rhythms Of The Music And Opening Its Beak To Sing Along. Ingeniously, A Grouping Of Levers Between The Combs Controls His Movements, While A Set Of Pipes Produce His Charming Song.
Set Within A Beautifully Crafted Inlaid Burr Walnut Case, The Music Box Plays The Six Airs Listed On The Inside Lid. Along The Edge, A Repeat/Change Switch And Start/Stop Switch Allow The User To Easily Control And Manipulate Their Listening Experience. As A Whole, This Music Box Is Both A Visual Wonder And An Extraordinary Example Of Swiss Ingenuity.
Circa 1870
13″ High X 26 1/2″ Wide X 15 1/2″ Deep
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