Description:
This beautiful bird cage with 3 singing birds from aprox. 1885 is very rare and has a coin operated mechanism to activate the "singing". It's still is in perfect condition. Blaise Bontems (1814 - 1881) was the first inventor to really reproduce mechanically the singing of birds, but this particular piece is most likely made by his son – Charles Bontems. These birdcages were not ment to be toys or novelties, but rather pieces of art for the rich and famous of the second half of the 19th century. Not available in auction hall, item will be shipped from Los Angeles, USA. Please contact us for viewing options. Size: Height 58.5 cm (23"), Width 40,6 cm (16"), Depth 28 cm (11"). Condition: Excellent.