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Beautiful vintage Schmeckenbecher / Donau mechanical singing bird automaton, made in Germany and dating to approximately 1959–1965.This charming single-bird automaton has been professionally restored and serviced and is in excellent working condition. Even better, the professional restoration includes a lifetime warranty, giving its next owner something rarely found when purchasing a vintage mechanical bird cage.When wound, the bird comes to life inside its brass cage, singing while moving its head, opening and closing its beak, and moving its tail. The combination of movement, sound, natural feathers, foliage and the bright red interior makes these German singing bird automata wonderful display pieces even when they aren’t operating.The brass cage has the classic domed form with decorative top fitting and carrying ring, raised base, and delicate interior perch surrounded by foliage and flowers. The single feathered bird remains beautifully presented.Details:* Maker: Schmeckenbecher / Donau
* Country of origin: Germany
* Approximate date: 1959–1965
* Mechanical singing bird automaton
* Single feathered bird
* Bird sings and has lifelike mechanical movement
* Professionally restored and serviced
* Lifetime warranty on the professional restoration
* Currently working beautifully
* Vintage brass cage with red interior and decorative foliagePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and show the condition of the actual piece being offered.This is not simply a decorative bird cage—it is a functioning piece of mid-century German mechanical craftsmanship. These singing bird automata are delightful pieces of horological and automaton history and are becoming increasingly difficult to find in professionally restored, fully functioning condition.A wonderful addition to a collection of automata, mechanical music boxes, singing bird boxes, German toys, horological objects, or unusual vintage mechanical curiosities.
