Reuge Singing Bird
Gilded bird cage with singing bird. The clockwork mechanism causing the feathered bird to sing melodiously.
Made by Reuge in Switzerland who are famous for their fine Music Boxes, the traditional clockwork and leather bellows power a complex mechanism to produce the song and move the bird with perfect timing and clear birdsong.
Reuge have a justly proud reputation for high quality and this example is in very good condition, the gold plating on the cage is of a deep and rich colour with some foxing and wear affecting the gilded finish of the circular base visible on close inspection. The song and movements are clear, strong and tuneful. The Reuge singing bird is of particular high quality and has the additional movement of the bird from side to side on the perch as well as the usual head turn, beak and tail movements.
Height 30cm. Suitable for shelf or hanging by the gilded ring.
These Singing Birds are still made by Reuge in Switzerland today. More information on the Reuge Website
Circa 1970. Serviced and guaranteed by us for two years (UK buyers).
Free shipping for UK, USA and Europe.
Price: £1595