Vintage Reuge Swiss Gold Toned Bird Cage Automation/Music Box Two Singing Birds
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:589792 | Modified Item: No |
| Brand: Reuge | Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland |
| Country of Manufacture: Switzerland |
Listing # 6-GVintageREUGE Saint-Croix SwitzerlandGold Toned Bird CageAutomation/Music Boxwith Two Singing Birds
This is a rare and exquisitely beautiful antique 2 songbird automaton "music box". Masterfully crafted in Sainte Croix Switzerland by Reuge sometime at the turn of this century (1900-1940).The birds sing and chirp melodiously independent of oneanother while moving their heads and bodies joyfully along to the"music". The movement is mechanical, activated by a wind...ing spring onthe bottom of the device, and assisted by a switch which allows the singing toplay either continuously, for a short duration, or can be switched off. Singingbird cage automatons have been collectible items for well over 200 years. After several European masters perfected themechanism, Reuge has carried on and advanced this extraordinary tradition.Thisdevice is crafted from the finest materials, by skilled artisans to ensureexacting results. The metal is gold toned to prevent corrosion and ensure longlasting enjoyment and enduring beauty.It measures 12" x 6". It has aregistry # of (#11820).It is in excellent pre-owned condition. A truly fine and beautiful addition to anyserious collection.
This is a rare and exquisitely beautiful antique 2 songbird automaton "music box". Masterfully crafted in Sainte Croix Switzerland by Reuge sometime at the turn of this century (1900-1940).The birds sing and chirp melodiously independent of oneanother while moving their heads and bodies joyfully along to the"music". The movement is mechanical, activated by a wind...ing spring onthe bottom of the device, and assisted by a switch which allows the singing toplay either continuously, for a short duration, or can be switched off. Singingbird cage automatons have been collectible items for well over 200 years. After several European masters perfected themechanism, Reuge has carried on and advanced this extraordinary tradition.Thisdevice is crafted from the finest materials, by skilled artisans to ensureexacting results. The metal is gold toned to prevent corrosion and ensure longlasting enjoyment and enduring beauty.It measures 12" x 6". It has aregistry # of (#11820).It is in excellent pre-owned condition. A truly fine and beautiful addition to anyserious collection.
