Small singing bird automaton, Germany, 20th century. Heavy, rectangular brass case with oval spring lid, which is triggered by a switch on the front. A small red bird emerges from the hole and sings and dances. After a small interval, the little bird disappears just as abruptly as it appeared. The outside of the body with green and red semi-transparent enamel over relief decoration, 4,3 x 10,5 x 6,7 cm