Enamelled Singing Bird Automaton with Gemstones and Clock

Antique automaton singing bird, decorated with coloured enamels and set with sapphires, rubies and seed pearls. The central moving bird in a cage with carved seated figures of women and young child on either side and bochee above of nesting birds, fruit and leafy branches, the base with clock set in the front. Height 8.07 in. Note: In working order, with keys. Provenance: Purchased from Cordy's in December 2008; Bryan Jackson collection of music boxes and toys