A 20th century silver cased singing bird automata music box, the rounded rectangular form with relief decoration to the whole depicting various genre scenes, and an applied opening catch in the form of a bird, the top with oval hinged lid lifting and opening to reveal a foliate scroll pierced gilt metal grille and an animated singing bird (a.f). In fitted case with a bird shape winding key. Hallmarked London import 1930, with importer's mark B. C. T Co. Ltd. Measuring 4 (10cm) by 2.5 (6.5cm).