A carved mammoth ivory figure of a woman enrobed in a silver gown holds a singing bird perched ready for a serenade. She stands atop a highly ornamented Jade housing containing a French clock, complete with a striking mechanism. The bird is activated on the hour upon completion of the strike. A sterling silver cherub on a Grecian pillar waits patiently to hear the bird’s melody.
 
A sterling silver winding key is suspended in front of the velvet detailed chime aperture at the back of the clock by a silver foliate support. A strand of decorated silver detailing bands the edges of the green jade base, where one can find the activation lever for bird song on command.