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THBFrench Mechanical Singing Bird Cage Automaton. France, ca. ...
Lot 603
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Our annual auction of Circus, Sideshow, and Oddities features the second offering of rare photographs from the remarkable collection of Gary Bart, one of the most significant collections of its kind in private hands. Prices Realized Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
Our annual auction of Circus, Sideshow, and Oddities features the second offering of rare photographs from the remarkable collection of Gary Bart, one of the most significant collections of its kind in private hands. Prices Realized Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
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French Mechanical Singing Bird Cage Automaton. France, ca. late 19th century/early 20th century (attr. Bontems). Wind-up automaton depicting a singing bird, the bird with original yellow plumage, fluttering its feathers and moving beak as it whistles. Height 18 ??. Diameter 10?. In domed gilded cage with felt base, original floral embellishments around perch. Bellows sounding weakly and to require repair or reconditioning; sold as-is. Stamped ?Made in France? to underside. Lacks key/crank.
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