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A Continental birdcage automaton music box

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A Continental birdcage automaton music box

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Description

A Continental birdcage automaton music box, mid 20th century, the two songbirds perched among berried laurel in a metal cage, with glass dome, cage 10"h; overall 11"h

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A Continental birdcage automaton music box

Name: A Continental birdcage automaton music box
SKU: 175463717
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

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