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Early 20th Century French Bird Automaton

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French Automaton: An early 20th century French singing bird automaton. A feathered songbird in a gilded Brass birdcage moves and sings when activated. Some wear, losses to the feathers, running when cataloged. 11" high

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FRENCH SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON: Early 20th c. French Singing Bird in Cage Automaton, brass cage, wind-up mechanism on base, marked 'Made in France', 11 3/4" high, 6 1/2" diam. As is, missing key top to wind-up mechanism, bird soiled

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Large Antique singing birds automaton cage: Antique singing birds Automaton brass cage. French or German, early 20th century. In working condition. Approximate measurements: 22"H x 11" in diameter

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French Mechanical Singing Bird Cage Automaton. France, ca. ...: French Mechanical Singing Bird Cage Automaton. France, ca. late 19th century/early 20th century (attr. Bontems). Wind-up automaton depicting a singing bird automaton, the bird with original yellow plu

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French Automaton Singing Bird: Lovely singing bird in cage automaton. Early 20 th cent. Hand feather bird sits on perch, brass cage with gilt gesso base. Sings beautifully with moving beak and tail feathers, easy key wind, stop lev

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FRENCH BIRD AUTOMATON: the gilt cage with floral motif; Note: in working condition; 6 1/2 inches diameter; 12 inches high

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JAPANESE TEA SERVER MUSICAL AUTOMATON.: 1900, FRANCE: Early French automata of a young Japanese girl serving tea. Model 39 by Lambert, head maker Jumeau. Bisque head and hands, very authentic looking clothing, tray with tea service on velve

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Arab Cavalry Automaton: French - 1890 This is a beautiful early French Automaton depicting an Arabic Cavalry Officer at full gallop. It is in Excellent Condition and works well. Papier-mache, Gesso, Tin, Fabrics and Lead Whe

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EARLY FRENCH FLOWER GIRL MUSIC BOX AUTOMATON.: 1900, FRANCE: Early French automata music box of a young lady gathering flowers. Original clothing, wig and basket, standing on a velvet-lined music box. Motion includes moving her head, lifting the f

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FANTASTIC EARLY FRENCH MUSIC AUTOMATA.: 1900, FRANCE: This is a very early French automata with music box consisting of four young ladies dancing under an umbrella in a park. Showing original clothing, all original appointments including fe

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LARGE FRENCH BIRD CAGE AUTOMATON: LARGE DOUBLE BIRD AUTOMATON, MUSICAL KEY WIND BIRD CAGE. WORKING. 21" H.

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EARLY FRENCH SINGING BIRD IN CAGE: Provenance :"This singing bird in cage was bought in Paris France in 1907 and came from the descendents of the President Franklin Pierce family home in Dublin NH". 12 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 6 3/4

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Early antique French automaton: Early antique French automaton, two bisque head figures, each holding sleigh bells, standing on wooden platform on wheels, heads marked with what looks like O, original costumes, motion driven by trac

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Antique French Automaton Bird Music Box: With gilt decorated and engraved lid. Opens to enameled bird with delicate beak. Marked "Klein" on interior maker's plaque. In original fitted case with key. 1 3/8"H x 2 5/8D x 4"L.

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Antique French Automaton Bird Cage: DESCRIPTION: An antique French automaton bird cage. Comprises of brass and features a mechanical bird, perched on a cross, that realistically moves when lever is wound along the bottom of the cage. Ca

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French Automaton Bird in a Cage: SIngle bird in working condition. Wear consistent with age. Measures 12" tall x 6.25 in diameter.

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Early 20th Century French Bird Automaton

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French wind-up bird cage musical automaton. Comprised of a circular gilt-brass cage containing a two birds, one on a perch, and the other on the floor, stamped "321" by the lever and marked "MADE IN FRANCE" on the base underside. Retains the winding key. 19 1/2" H x 10 1/2" dia. Early 20th century.