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A Few Remarks Concerning Makers of Singing Bird Boxes of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries

By Georges Pélissier

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

**: Uncover the lost world of artisans who built enchanting musical treasures, once admired by royalty, now fading from memory.

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2020-12-07
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**: "A Few Remarks Concerning Makers of Singing Bird Boxes of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries" by Georges Pélissier, is a story looking at the world where artisans created singing bird boxes in the 1700s and 1800s. It tells the story of the skilled craftspeople who made these musical gadgets, spotlighting the creativity of people like Pierre Jaquet-Droz and the Bruguier family. Follow along as the narrative traces how bird boxes first started in the mid-1700s, thanks to watchmakers who were really good at mechanics. The tale continues with following generations who added their flair, celebrating how these boxes were viewed in European courts. Readers will see the bird boxes become less popular as time goes on, due to tastes changing. **

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