A gilt-metal automaton singing bird box

The cover with applied ribbon swags to each corner and a hinged lid opening to reveal a bird, with a winding key and associated leather case
9.7cm wide x 5.8cm deep x 3cm high

Condition report
- When wound up, the button on the front side needs to pushed over to activate the mechanical movement and open the hinged lid, the bird then rises out and starts chirping and moving its head, wings and tail, the movement is rather erratic and the bird sometimes stops moving.
- Mechanism requires professional servicing/repair
- The winding bolt to the underside is protruding causing the box to wobble when placed down
- There is one small screw missing to one side
- Slide over thumb-piece is slightly loose
- Leather case is scuffed and marked commensurate with age