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Collectability is proud to present one of the rarest and most unusual Patek Philippe pieces it has ever had the privilege to offer for sale. When you think of Patek Philippe, you probably picture ultra-precise, timeless watches passed down through generations. But between 1860 and 1870 they created something few know about… and even fewer will ever see: singing bird boxes. Only 12 singing bird boxes were made by Patek Philippe. Today, only eight are known to exist. Four of the eight are behind glass in the Patek Philippe Museum. This box presented by John Reardon is one of the four other known boxes. When one appears on the market, it is a historical event due to its extreme rarity and mechanical genius. These weren’t just novelties. In 19th-century Geneva, singing bird boxes were coveted souvenirs of the highest order. If you were a princess or American heiress on your European Tour in the 1860s, a singing bird box from Geneva was your very expensive cuckoo clock of that era. And one from Patek Philippe was the highest level. These boxes were the epitome of mechanical wonder—and at the heart of this tradition was a name you might not know but absolutely should: Charles Abraham Bruguier. Bruguier, followed by his son Charles-Abraham II were Geneva-based masters of automata—who gained great fame from 1825 onwards producing exquisite, miniaturized singing bird boxes. Their reputation was so solid, even Patek Philippe turned to Bruguier for their own creations. But in true Patek Philippe fashion, they didn’t just use their mechanism … they refined it. Each Patek Philippe bird box housed Bruguier’s complex mechanism but added something distinctly Patek Philippe: a manually wound watch, discreetly integrated into the front. A subtle, elegant fusion of timekeeping and art. According to the Extract from the Archive, this piece was made in 1866 and sold in 1870. It originally retailed for 1250CHF – literally the price of a house at the time, a staggering amount of money but easily understood in retrospect. What truly sets this example apart is its inlaid enamel design—a bold, almost Celtic motif that feels distinctly different from Patek’s usual visual language. An oval inset on the top of the box is decorated with a miniature enamel painting of Lake Geneva, delicate and dreamlike. Once the mechanism is wound, this lid pops open and a tiny mechanical bird emerges—feathers glinting, wings flapping, tail swaying. It sings, turning its head, beak opening and closing in perfect sync with the melody. No electricity. No screens. Just pure, mechanical poetry. These singing bird boxes aren’t just mechanical curiosities. They’re a glimpse into Patek Philippe’s early imagination. A company not satisfied with making watches—but dedicated to exploring all aspects of mechanical and decorative advancements. In this video, John takes us on an intriguing journey as he explains how this mechanical masterpiece works and why it is important to the history of Patek Philippe, and why it represents the ultimate collector’s trophy piece. 🕊️ If you’d like to enquire about this stunning piece, please send us a DM on Instagram or email [email protected]. Shop for your favorite watches at the Collectability Shop: https://collectability.com/shop/ Learn more about Collectability on our website: https://collectability.com Follow us on Instagram for regular updates: / collectabilityllc Listen, like and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/Collectability