A REUGE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON

A REUGE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON, mid 20th century, the domed gilt metal cage with ring handle enclosing two singing birds with brightly coloured feather plumage on a good velvet base, the floral garland stamped cylindrical base enclosing movement, fixed key to base and push button starter to side, marked Reuge, Saint-Croix, Switzerland, 12" high overall