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(we have redesigned the website -- but it's the same Exquisite! company you have known for more than a decade. enjoy!)

We specialize in Swiss, French, older Griesbaum, and vintage Reuge singing bird
cages. There is a waiting list for the older and rarer pieces (which don't make it to
the website). So if you are interested in an extremely rare piece please let us know.

Each of our cages has been professionally restored to working condition as needed.
We clean lightly each piece under the assumption that the eventual owner can always
clean further, but it takes decades to add back the patina once removed.

1.866.EXQUSIT (397-8748) -- ext. 701 or birds@exquisiteandrare.com

All of our antique items come with a waranty. If it doesn't work properly during
the first year (under normal use), simply return it to us and we'll fix it free of charge.

Antique and Vintage Singing Bird Automata in Cages with one,
two, and multiple birds...


*Griesbaum Smaller Cage with Custom Song and Flocking*

	This original design smaller Griesbaum Singing Bird Cage Automaton was a popular style, though an abbreviated song. Our creative restorer converted this to a full traditional Griesbaum song, did bold flocking to match the traditional Griesbaum bird color and we added a dome for protection and dust free living. A special and unique piece -- and yes, we can do any color scheme for you designers out there.


		*SOLD*


*1900s Griesbaum Singing Bird Cage Automaton*

	Early Karl Griesbaum 11" singing bird automaton with brass bird body under original feathers. Mechanism is brass and steel. Original condition, appears to have been kept in an enclosed display case well protected. Excellent working condition and recently serviced. Ready for your enjoyment.


		*SOLD*

The cages below are a sampling of cages that
have 'flown away' to customers around the
world. We keep the pictures here as a partial
library of styles that might be helpful to other
collectors. Send us yours if you have questions.

Singing Bird Cage Automaton - French 1900s

Singing Bird Cage Automaton - German 1900s

Singing Bird Cage Automaton - Swiss 1900s

Large
21"

Bontems 5 Bird Automata with Clock and Waterfall

Large
21"


*Reuge 3 Bird Singing Bird Automaton in Gold Cage*


		Reuge reproduction of Bontems classic design (Reuge purchased Bontems in the mid-1900s). Three finely feathered animated birds in tall gold base cage (wood with gesso designs). Unusual electric version sings very loud and strong intermittent song when plugged in and turned on. Mint. Fully cleaned and checked. 23" tall by 14"x11"


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*Griesbaum 'Wide-base' Singing Bird Automaton*


	Unusual and rarely seen wider base Griesbaum Single Bird Singing Bird Automaton. Fully and beautifully restored to original look. Mid-1900s with handsome additional brass decoration on base.

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Reuge Vintage 2 Bird Cage with Clock

Unusual Reuge Singing Bird Automaton with working clock and 2 birds. This rarely seen model was an homage to the 1800s french and swiss clock automata with birds. Reuge produced this piece in the last half of the 1900s. The bird on the perch is much larger than the typical bird. 11" tall, battery operated.

Our Price:

$2290.00

Large
21"



*Reuge Gilt Cage with Custom Feathering and 2 Birds (previously owned)*

	This 1 year old Reuge gold-plated singing bird cage automaton is in perfect condition but original collector must sell. He has asked for our help. This is the exact same quality as new and we'll offer a 1 year warranty. These birds were chosen and paired specially for this customer.

		*SOLD*

This cage is a Chinese copy of an original
Griesbaum flare base design. It is has poor
sound, has a bellows that is not
maintainable and is often sold as if its an
antique -- it is not. Buyer Beware!

LARGEST INVENTORY OF SINGING BIRD BOXES IN THE WORLD!


*Early 1900s Bontems Singing Bird Cage Automaton*

	We always get asked about our favourites of the small bird cages -- this style is it. These French Bontems cages were the model for early Griesbaum and ultimately became the enduring Reuge design as well. The song is clear and strong. The cage and bird all original. Thick feathering on yellow bird, great overall condition. Faded floor was originally green now more of a light blue/gray. 11"x6"


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