French Mechanical Singing Bird Cage Automaton. France, ca. late 19th century/early 20th century (attr. Bontems). Wind-up automaton depicting a singing bird, the bird with original yellow plumage, fluttering its feathers and moving beak as it whistles. Height 18 ??. Diameter 10?. In domed gilded cage with felt base, original floral embellishments around perch. Bellows sounding weakly and to require repair or reconditioning; sold as-is. Stamped ?Made in France? to underside. Lacks key/crank.