When I was a very young child in the 1940's, my parents would sometimes take me to visit a senior couple my father's family had known for decades. The lady of the house had this very same music box and would play it for me as a treat. It totally fascinated me because it was so life-like. I would beg to see it again and again, until the lady said "OK, this is enough for this time. We don't want to wear out the little bird." I was SO disappointed when it came time to put it back into the glass display case. What a treat to see it again after 70 years !
Testimony of human cruelty The sad part is that the feathers are real and are the real feathers of real humming birds. Thousands of them if not hundreds of thousands were killed to make those boxes. This is one of the saddest human invention. The beak is ivory, the feathers are humming birds, so to make this box, two types of animals were killed.
@@kylolf9963 yes, but they died for art (swishes shawl and jingles bangles and plastic beads for dramatic effect). I know it freaking sucks how so many birds were killed.
I'm from Vietnam. Back in the 90s,My grandfather used to have one. It was made of carton board with nice flower cover like a little gift box , open it and the small wooden bird inside starts to chirp, the sound is very natural with mono pause every few seconds. It's such a nostalgic toy... i wish we could have it nowaday.
My Grandmother sold these ..and bought them in London .. Burmensy Market is a area where Antique dealers had these.. But this one is near mint making it absolutely fantastic. That was in 1994..1995.. The Antique Market in CA was on Fire.. Sold alot of Rookwood pottery.. Found an unsigned Kitaro Shirayamadani pitcher for 1500.00 Doctor in Ohio paid 10 000.00 those were the Good old days before Ebay. Thanks for sharing your Treasure. 🕎
Ahhh, it's incredible what can be done with intricate clockwork. I appreciate this as a collector of wrist watches as they are so similar in terms of the craft. Thank you for the video! :)
The card seems to be a card identifying the shop only - like for advertising. A certificate or a bill would have been welcomed instead. We can read Recu 10 000 fr. This can be an advance on the real price or for a reparation. No obvious direct relation between the card and the object presented .
My friend, you have made my day by sharing this video of your bird box treasure. Sweetness and craftsmanship second to none. Thank you again for sharing this item. Tweet tweet to you! 🌺
I had to return to you and say thank you for sharing this beautiful work of art with me not only pleasing but Clearly educational as well. For those interested, it refines an individual taste-enhancing one's qualities.
so question, do you know how they work/have any blueprints [I want to make my own but so far I have not been able to finding anything on the internal parts other than a few unhelpful pictures]
I just saw one like this on Little House & loved it so I decided to look it up to buy one......omg the cheapest was 3500.00 up to 10,000.00. I won't be purchasing it but it's beautiful!!!!!
I don't know about the fabrication, but this wonderful box was most likely bought in 1900 or later, since the receipt has a metro indication, and the Paris metro opened in 1900.
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I didn't even know they made things this exquisite, just saw one similar on the new episode of the teletubies with the kiddos. my daughter wants one, I guess not at those prices lol. I was definitely born in the wrong era.
Very nice. Thvictorian period was an incredible time of details and masterpieces that nothing else compares to. How did you ever become so specialized in this particular field of expertise?
The sad part is that the feathers are real and are the real feathers of real humming birds. Thousands of them if not hundreds of thousands were killed to make those boxes. This is one of the saddest human invention. The beak is ivory, the feathers are humming birds, so to make this box, two types of animals were killed.
That is why this quality level is no longer made. Many things were different 100 years ago and it would be a waste to not appreciate what was crafted back then considering the animals already gave their lives. During this time period, it was also common for ladies hats to be adorned with bird feathers. In short, I would never condone if someone did this today and I also appreciate the beauty of these pieces that were crafted before people considered what they were doing.
Hello it's 20 20 March . Would you ever be able to do this in slow motion? ?? I love beatifull items like this . It's the workmanship that thrills me to see. Darla dee turcott michigan WOODWARD. FAMILY
I had my husband look , I would love to buy one even NEW IT DON'T HAVE TO BE A OLD ONE . THEY ARE JUST BEAUTIFUL. I SAW YEARS AGO A PR OF SM GUNS OR PISTOL THAT MATCHED , I'M SO FANSINATED BY THE WORK THE TINY MECHANICAL PARTS .it's suprise ing to me they are made centuries before now .no computers to figure out how or parts . I aw at things like this , think , stare and wonder , at the layers of gears .it's show my husband very smart man I notice everything and details are so inportant, I ask and he can't remember, or says I didn't really think about it .he's a great mechanic, cert in many areas even electronic. And when he set up our gennarator Fed it back into out house so all worked well like normal . I thought all men knew this .but some stop by and ask to learn or are very inquisitive , I thought it was wrong ,not to teach , oh and he has a masters in teaching high school history government and English .but don't use it works FOR FORD...HE SAID ELECTRIC IS NOT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY, GUYS CAN KILL THEMSELVES OR A LINE MAN. SO I KNOW , IF WE EVER FIND ONE OF THESE .HE COULD HELP . I SEE SOME OVER WOUND . I FIND IT ASHAME THAT AT 58 WE GOT TO BUY THE PRICY ITEMS IV LOVED ALL MY LIFE , AT AUCTION MAYBE 10 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR MAYBE , IV BOUGHT THING IV TOLD THEM IT'S WORTH MORE , OR SPECIAL, VERY SPECIAL. BACKRACK CRYSTAL , IRISH PORCELAIN, LLADRO XLARGE. ...GOT 3 ....NO ONE BID HI END PERFECT FURNITURE. .. THINGS I KNOW WE'RE 22,000.00 NOT A BID OF 1,500.00 TO OPEN. I LOVE THESE LITTLE BIRD BOXES , I TOLD HIM IF U EVER SEE ONE BUY IT FOR ME . I WAS A HOUSE KEEPER. FOR ONE DR FAMILY FOR 18 YEARS THE WIFE , TAUGHT ME A LOT, LOT... NONE OF THEIR KIDS WANTED ANYTHING .ADULT KIDS 33 TO 61. SHE COLLECTED SO MUCH .EVEN METAL TOY ARMY MEN .1920 1NCH TALL MAYBE 1.5 HAD A FULL SET BOTH SIDES NORTH AND SOUTH EVEN 2 DRUMMERS . SO SAD .AND THE HUGE HOWARD MILLER CABLE AND TUBE GRANDFATHER CLOCK 7 FOOT TALL AT LEAST SOLD FOR 30.00 5,500 SQ FT HOUSE ... I'M GLAD I MISSED IT .MY HUSBAND BOUGHT ME A FEW PCS .BUT I'M LEARNING. SO THANKS I'LL BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR BOXES LIKE THESE. HOW ABBSOULITY LOVELY. AND SAD AT THE SAME TIME THANKS FOR EDUCATION. D.D.TURCOTT. ...MICHIGAN
@@darylturcott I do not fully understand your message. By chance could you reply with a more succinct message so I completely understand what you are asking?
It simply reduces exposure by 50%. It is difficult to slide the swith with a glove. Thank you. Please subscribe (if you are not subscribed), share my channel with your friends and visit my websites. www.singingbirdbox.com www.reugemusicboxusa.com
It makes me sad that "birdbox" gives hundreds of terrible reviews of a mediocre movie before we start getting search results that show something beautiful, amazing, and worthwhile like this.
No, not like these. All the ones you see, like this one here, are vintage. A lot were handmade and date back to the 1800s. And the little birds were made with real bird feathers.
When I was a very young child in the 1940's, my parents would sometimes take me to visit a senior couple my father's family had known for decades. The lady of the house had this very same music box and would play it for me as a treat. It totally fascinated me because it was so life-like. I would beg to see it again and again, until the lady said "OK, this is enough for this time. We don't want to wear out the little bird." I was SO disappointed when it came time to put it back into the glass display case. What a treat to see it again after 70 years !
What a wonderful story Chip, thank you for sharing.
That's such sweet nostalgia 🥲💝
My god. This belongs in a museum. Masterpiece!
Him: Lets do this again Me: omg yes pls.
I was born into the Wrong sector. This bird box is a grand testament to human ingenuity. I will never get to hold one...
OMG
Testimony of human cruelty
The sad part is that the feathers are real and are the real feathers of real humming birds. Thousands of them if not hundreds of thousands were killed to make those boxes. This is one of the saddest human invention. The beak is ivory, the feathers are humming birds, so to make this box, two types of animals were killed.
@@kylolf9963 yes, but they died for art (swishes shawl and jingles bangles and plastic beads for dramatic effect).
I know it freaking sucks how so many birds were killed.
@@kylolf9963 Never knew that! This changes things. Can you be kind enough to provide a source for what you mentioned?
I'm from Vietnam. Back in the 90s,My grandfather used to have one. It was made of carton board with nice flower cover like a little gift box , open it and the small wooden bird inside starts to chirp, the sound is very natural with mono pause every few seconds.
It's such a nostalgic toy... i wish we could have it nowaday.
My Grandmother sold these ..and bought them in London .. Burmensy Market is a area where Antique dealers had these.. But this one is near mint making it absolutely fantastic. That was in 1994..1995.. The Antique Market in CA was on Fire.. Sold alot of Rookwood pottery.. Found an unsigned Kitaro Shirayamadani pitcher for 1500.00 Doctor in Ohio paid 10 000.00 those were the Good old days before Ebay. Thanks for sharing your Treasure. 🕎
Ahhh, it's incredible what can be done with intricate clockwork. I appreciate this as a collector of wrist watches as they are so similar in terms of the craft. Thank you for the video! :)
The card seems to be a card identifying the shop only - like for advertising. A certificate or a bill would have been welcomed instead. We can read Recu 10 000 fr. This can be an advance on the real price or for a reparation. No obvious direct relation between the card and the object presented
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I wish I had one absolutely beautiful.
So sweet & beautiful. Astonishing craftsmanship. Obviously made with loving care. How groovy to see & hear this treasure! Thank you😘🐦💙
When you started talking I thought it was a narrator, you just have that kind of voice.
My friend, you have made my day by sharing this video of your bird box treasure. Sweetness and craftsmanship second to none. Thank you again for sharing this item. Tweet tweet to you! 🌺
Thank for the kind message. I truly love my "early retirement activity". Kind regards, Troy Duncan.
The treasure inside definitely outshines the exterior case. Thank you for the comment. Kind regards, Troy Duncan, CPA, retired
How much would a box like this cost?
It is the best I have seen.
This one is my favorite, I love the first line.
I want this more than I can explain. Gorgeous 😍
I had a b’jeweled bidbox for a short while. I was truly amazed at the beak ...so tiny and perfect movement.
What a wonderful video! Thank you for sharing it!
Absolutely astounding and beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Such breath-taking lovely art 💖
I had to return to you and say thank you for sharing this beautiful work of art with me not only pleasing but Clearly educational as well. For those interested, it refines an individual taste-enhancing one's qualities.
When you lifted the box it looked like you just found the grail lol
I blew on my screen to make the fly go away before I realized is was your profile pick lol🤣
I had to touch my iPhone to get the fly off hahaha
It's beautiful. One thing I don't understand - what's the point of putting on ONE glove as we can clearly see you touch the box with bare hands?
+MrBulb Part presentation and part practicality
so question, do you know how they work/have any blueprints [I want to make my own but so far I have not been able to finding anything on the internal parts other than a few unhelpful pictures]
Half as many finger prints to clean.
My Dr. also only uses 1 glove. Hmmm 🤔 !
this box is probably more expensive than me.
:'(
This was from ca 1910. Why dont we have cool things like this in 2022?
I just saw one like this on Little House & loved it so I decided to look it up to buy one......omg the cheapest was 3500.00 up to 10,000.00. I won't be purchasing it but it's beautiful!!!!!
I saw it too. I love it!
Wonderful melodies!
I’ve seen one in person , 1976 Phoenix, it was crazy expensive then .
I don't know about the fabrication, but this wonderful box was most likely bought in 1900 or later, since the receipt has a metro indication, and the Paris metro opened in 1900.
Really beautiful and stunning
Singing bird box
Thanks for playing
Thank you.
Incredible
Thank you for sharing these mechanical wonders.
The perfect gift for the person that has everything.
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Tout simplement magnifique. J'adore.
Perfect condition. Beautiful. Bravo!
It is so nice, but I like much more the Antique Roadshow video of a bird musical box with many diamonds lily of the valley!
I love your channel! All your videos are wonderful and informative. Thank you.
Beautiful bird singing box!!!!! Love!!!!
Music box bird ,Very , very beautiful . Masón 👀 S XIX Uff. 👌 Extraordinario.
What an exquisite treasure!
woo,I love Antiques like that one,who,ed ever created that was a hard working genius and would love to own one.
So beautiful! Thank you for sharing
Very very Beautiful thanks my Dear friend 💕💕💕💕💕
your voice is amazing
+Ксения Ивась He sounds a little like 'House' (not the actor, who is actually English)
I did not know it was gonna sound like that i love andques
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I didn't even know they made things this exquisite, just saw one similar on the new episode of the teletubies with the kiddos. my daughter wants one, I guess not at those prices lol. I was definitely born in the wrong era.
U do a rally good job on here mate keep up there good work on here mate keep up there good work on here mate keep up there good work
love it beautiful
That is stunning amazing.
A true treasure
Very nice. Thvictorian period was an incredible time of details and masterpieces that nothing else compares to. How did you ever become so specialized in this particular field of expertise?
oiseaux have a special taboo sybolism in French, which gives the box a definite air of comedy. flageolet is a kind of pea, it's cool to say jeolot.
So so beautiful 😍
Entertainment/toys nowadays are plastic. A survivor indeed.
what a beautiful object
Just stunning
It's sings so beautifully 😍
I was just watching Sherlock Holmes Dressed to Kill 1946 at 13:00 they showed one of these.
Kath Aline : nice 👍 collections 🆗!
I like it realy its so amazing
I love these videos and your voice.
Thank you very much.
I want one of these so bad!
I'm Amazed there is not one dog hair on that mat!!
Can someone give me link to site that tell you how to repair singing bird music box. I have one but the tune heard monotune.
Really fabulous.
Thank you - lovely piece. Finding the original selling card was a real treat.
AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL
Beautiful
Its like a coco clock but for a rich person
Just beautiful i love it
Wish I could afford these
amazing
I saw one of these in the 1968 movie Secret Ceremony.
Wow the bird sound is wonderful. Is any chance to see inner workings? :)
one glove why?
Потрясающе!!!!
Really cool! I actually collect bird figurines. Wouldn't this be a cool addition to my collection.
The sad part is that the feathers are real and are the real feathers of real humming birds. Thousands of them if not hundreds of thousands were killed to make those boxes. This is one of the saddest human invention. The beak is ivory, the feathers are humming birds, so to make this box, two types of animals were killed.
That is why this quality level is no longer made. Many things were different 100 years ago and it would be a waste to not appreciate what was crafted back then considering the animals already gave their lives. During this time period, it was also common for ladies hats to be adorned with bird feathers. In short, I would never condone if someone did this today and I also appreciate the beauty of these pieces that were crafted before people considered what they were doing.
Santo cielo que bello😍
Están hermosas las cajitas de musica
Exquisite
Wow so much details 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Puts glove on, grabs key with bare hand.
Hello it's 20 20 March .
Would you ever be able to do this in slow motion? ??
I love beatifull items like this .
It's the workmanship that thrills me to see.
Darla dee turcott michigan
WOODWARD. FAMILY
Good morning. I do not know how to make a video in slow motion. RUclips does have an option to modify playback speed so maybe try that.
I had my husband look , I would love to buy one even NEW IT DON'T HAVE TO BE A OLD ONE .
THEY ARE JUST BEAUTIFUL.
I SAW YEARS AGO A PR OF SM GUNS OR PISTOL THAT MATCHED , I'M SO FANSINATED BY THE WORK THE TINY MECHANICAL PARTS .it's suprise ing to me they are made centuries before now .no computers to figure out how or parts .
I aw at things like this , think , stare and wonder , at the layers of gears .it's show my husband very smart man I notice everything and details are so inportant, I ask and he can't remember, or says I didn't really think about it .he's a great mechanic, cert in many areas even electronic.
And when he set up our gennarator
Fed it back into out house so all worked well like normal . I thought all men knew this .but some stop by and ask to learn or are very inquisitive ,
I thought it was wrong ,not to teach , oh and he has a masters in teaching high school history government and English .but don't use it works FOR FORD...HE SAID ELECTRIC IS NOT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY, GUYS CAN KILL THEMSELVES OR A LINE MAN.
SO I KNOW , IF WE EVER FIND ONE OF THESE .HE COULD HELP .
I SEE SOME OVER WOUND .
I FIND IT ASHAME THAT AT 58 WE GOT TO BUY THE PRICY ITEMS IV LOVED ALL MY LIFE , AT AUCTION MAYBE 10 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR MAYBE , IV BOUGHT THING IV TOLD THEM IT'S WORTH MORE , OR SPECIAL, VERY SPECIAL. BACKRACK CRYSTAL ,
IRISH PORCELAIN, LLADRO XLARGE. ...GOT 3 ....NO ONE BID
HI END PERFECT FURNITURE. ..
THINGS I KNOW WE'RE 22,000.00
NOT A BID OF 1,500.00 TO OPEN.
I LOVE THESE LITTLE BIRD BOXES , I TOLD HIM IF U EVER SEE ONE BUY IT FOR ME .
I WAS A HOUSE KEEPER. FOR ONE DR FAMILY FOR 18 YEARS THE WIFE , TAUGHT ME A LOT, LOT...
NONE OF THEIR KIDS WANTED ANYTHING .ADULT KIDS 33 TO 61.
SHE COLLECTED SO MUCH .EVEN METAL TOY ARMY MEN .1920
1NCH TALL MAYBE 1.5 HAD A FULL SET BOTH SIDES NORTH AND SOUTH EVEN 2 DRUMMERS .
SO SAD .AND THE HUGE HOWARD MILLER CABLE AND TUBE GRANDFATHER CLOCK 7 FOOT TALL AT LEAST SOLD FOR 30.00
5,500 SQ FT HOUSE ...
I'M GLAD I MISSED IT .MY HUSBAND BOUGHT ME A FEW PCS .BUT I'M LEARNING. SO THANKS I'LL BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR BOXES LIKE THESE.
HOW ABBSOULITY LOVELY.
AND SAD AT THE SAME TIME
THANKS FOR EDUCATION.
D.D.TURCOTT. ...MICHIGAN
@@darylturcott I do not fully understand your message. By chance could you reply with a more succinct message so I completely understand what you are asking?
Why wear a glove if you're going to touch the other piece with your bare hands? I don't understand. Someone please explain.
It simply reduces exposure by 50%. It is difficult to slide the swith with a glove. Thank you. Please subscribe (if you are not subscribed), share my channel with your friends and visit my websites.
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Sounds like Carl Sagan of bird boxes
That poor bird, he got his face slap by lid 🤣
He actually just made it inside before he got slapped.
This looks like one that was in a Sherlock Holmes movie!
Very beatyfuul... is make from Russian gold 985 of from Afrikaanse gold ..? Thanks you so very mutch...
Neither. It was gold plated.
Now I know why the movie is called bird box
Superrrrrrr
I just want my bf propose to me with this box than a ring 😂 Is it that hard god damn it?!
Start at 2:37
House, MD.
how does it produce the tweeting sound?
I want this!!!!!!!!!
I just came across one of these in an Estate Sale. It works but needs some tweaks to it. Do you do repairs on these for customers?
Yes we do. Please visit reugemusicboxusa.com and send us a repair request.
It makes me sad that "birdbox" gives hundreds of terrible reviews of a mediocre movie before we start getting search results that show something beautiful, amazing, and worthwhile like this.
I want to see the mechanics inside!!!
how big is the bird compared to scale?
Pushing button with non gloved hand lol
That is so good. Do they still have more of those? Do they still make those?
No, not like these. All the ones you see, like this one here, are vintage. A lot were handmade and date back to the 1800s. And the little birds were made with real bird feathers.
I'm hot on those whistles 😍
Donde se puede conseguir algo similar? pero no tan antiguo ni tan caro...
Visit my website.
Guys voice sounds like Johnny Carson
I have had people say Mike Rowe or Chris Hanson but never Johnny Carson.
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