APPRAISER: It's a German singing bird cage automaton. And this was made around the early part of the 20th century. The bird feathers are quite realistic. It's sitting in a beautiful gilt metal case ...

The three tune musical automaton bird cage clock by Bautte & Moynier (Geneva, 1825-30) (courtesy Sotheby’s) (click to enlarge) The birdcage clock was a relatively late addition to the automata created ...

Antique bird cages are no longer a good home for your pet parakeet. Due to the fragility associated with a true antique cage, most agree the bird, nor the cage, would do well if used for its original ...