3.3K views · 250 reactions |    One of the rarest examples of a mechanical bird box ever seen, this extraordinary box features not one, but two brilliantly colored love birds. #msrau #birdbox #doublebirdbox #fineart #antiques #antiqueboxes #antiquebox #birdbox #musicalbox #antiquemusicbox #enamel #enamelbox #silvergilt #antiquecollector #musiccollector #musical #luxury #luxuryshopping #luxurygifts #antiquemarket #antiquecollector #arthistory #gildedage | M.S. Rau | Facebook

This Swiss gold-plated singing bird box is a masterpiece of mechanical artistry. Once triggered, the lid opens to reveal a brightly colored automaton bird that moves not only its beak, but also its head and wings as it chirps its song. 🐦🐦 View full description here: http://bit.ly/2UdHdl5 | M.S. Rau

4.4K views · 121 reactions | A technical marvel, this singing bird...

Here is a beautiful singing bird who had landed in my workshop without the ability to sing as before and now it’s fully restored and it can fly away back to its owner! This one is a modern version of the classic Singing Bird Box Automaton, made by Reuge of St.Croix or more specifically Charles Reuge. Expertly crafted using the same movements and birdsong as the antique variety, this is a fine piece of highly collectible Automata and who wouldn’t love this chirpy little chap singing at a push of

This extraordinary circa 1815-1820 singing bird box by Frères Rochat features an exceptionally rare enamel interior, a detail rarely encountered in Rochat boxes. The sophisticated fusée movement allows for extended songs and complex articulated bird movements. Crafted in 18K gold with natural pearls, authentic hummingbird feathers and mechanical precision, this represents a singular masterwork from the renowned Swiss workshop.From our sold archives.#msrau #antiques #antiqueoftheday #birdbox #his