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Karl Griesbaum German Automaton Birdcage Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Antique

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Karl Griesbaum German Automaton Birdcage Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Antique

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Described By:Michelle NMED 48634

Title: Karl Griesbaum German Automaton Birdcage Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Antique

Description:Karl Griesbaum German Automaton Birdcage Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Antique

Condition of piece: Bird sings and chirps loudly, turns head and moves tailfeathers nicely, a little dusty, some discoloring and surface wear to brass, some tailfeathers are missing, one base foot cap is missing

Size: 4.75 X 4 inches, 9.5 inches tall

Weight:2.50 lbs

Estimated size of packaging:12x12x12, 14 lbs, this weight is dimensional

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Karl Griesbaum German Automaton Birdcage Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Antique

Name: Karl Griesbaum German Automaton Birdcage Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Antique
SKU: 173424989
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,000

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