Music box with automaton, following models from the 17th century; Late nineteenth century.

Music box with automaton, after 17th century models; late 19th century.
Silver, enamelled with emerald, river pearls and garnets.
It presents faults in the stone and the enamel.
Measurements: 5 x 10 x 6,5 cm.
Music box with automaton made of silver and decorated with enamel and cabochon-shaped stones, located on the sides and in the upper area. This type of object was very popular from the 19th century onwards, with a great variety of models, factories, materials, etc., normally trying to hide the mechanism that moves them in order to surprise the spectator and often accompanied by a musical mechanism. However, they were always intended for the upper classes, as their construction and design required high quality and mastery due to the delicate machinery and materials chosen.