Continental, late 19th century, automaton box with singing bird, gilt switch and hinge with decorative engraving, back compartment with hinge cover, wind-up mechanism to base, 1-1/4 x 3-3/4 x 2-1/2 in.Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.Provenance: Private Collection, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in partial working order, open/close switch functional, missing wind-up key