Project Gutenberg 2020-12-07 Public domain in the USA. 157 Pélissier, Georges 1865 1931 Pélissier, Georges Constantin Pelissier, Georges A Few Remarks Concerning Makers of Singing Bird Boxes of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries A Few Remarks Concerning Makers of Singing Bird Boxes of the 18th and 19th Centuries Concerning Pierre Jaquet-Droz, Henri Louis Jaquet-Droz, Charles Bruguier, Bruguier du Grand Pré, the Rochat family, Lami of Geneva and the Maillardet family. Richard Tonsing, deaurider, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Few Remarks Concerning Makers of Singing Bird Boxes of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries" is a historical account that delves into the craftsmanship of singing bird boxes produced mainly during the 18th and 19th centuries. Though the specific author is not mentioned in the text provided, the book examines the intricate work of various artisans from this time period, highlighting their unique contributions to mechanical and decorative art. This work is particularly focused on notable figures such as Pierre Jaquet-Droz and the Bruguier family, encapsulating a fascinating yet niche aspect of art history. The book provides an overview of the origins of singing bird boxes, starting with their inception in the mid-18th century. It emphasizes the mechanical ingenuity of watchmakers who produced these intricate gadgets, detailing notable figures like Pierre Jaquet-Droz, who gained acclaim for his exceptional craftsmanship. The narrative further explores the subsequent generations of artisans, such as the Bruguier family and the Rochats, who continued this tradition of sophisticated mechanics intertwined with artistic expression. By chronicling their lives and legacy, the book illuminates the evolution of musical automata and the cultural significance they held in European courts while also addressing the decline of such craftsmanship in modern times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Mechanical singing-bird boxes -- Switzerland Clock and watch makers -- Switzerland ML Text Category: History - European Category: Art 44094 2025-09-25T09:39:21.530757 text/html 19227 2024-10-18T08:56:43 text/html 1650611 2025-09-25T09:39:24.357712 application/epub+zip 1649497 2025-09-25T09:39:22.495742 application/epub+zip 80164 2025-09-25T09:39:22.016722 application/epub+zip 1674821 2025-09-25T09:39:25.877760 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1665398 2025-09-25T09:39:23.941739 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 97423 2022-09-28T20:18:21.347287 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 31557 2025-09-25T09:39:21.330747 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11335 2024-10-18T08:56:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16900 2025-09-25T09:39:26.006723 application/rdf+xml 10549 2025-09-25T09:39:22.138760 image/jpeg 1953 2025-09-25T09:39:22.077748 image/jpeg 1628247 2025-09-25T09:39:21.564755 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog