19th Century Functioning Singing Bird Automaton eye These goggles are spring-loaded and

These goggles are spring-loaded and can be flipped upward by turning either of the two decorative cone-shaped metal pieces located on either side of the eyes

The overall diameter of this piece measures 4

The lamp as a whole measures 16" H x 14" W

This vintage cabinet was pulled from a jewelry makers workbench

and measures 10

19th Century Functioning Singing Bird Automaton eye These goggles are spring-loaded and19th century singing bird automaton. 6. 5"W x 5. 5"D x 12"H. This automaton features a gilt brass cage housing a songbird. The songbird has retained a few of her feathers over the past several decades and exhibits peaks of her original red color. On the bottom of the cage you'll find the wind up mechanism that operates the bird as well as the speaker hole from which the song would once have played. When on the bird comes to life flicking it's tail and