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Snuff Box Bird Music Box Automaton.

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A quality French snuff box bird automaton in nice enameled brass bombay case. Case is hallmarked by the marker “EB”. The bird feathering and case condition are excellent. Bird plays and works well. Minor adjustments need to be made to bird mechanism to have him return to box after singing song. Condition (Very Good).

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Snuff Box Bird Music Box Automaton.

Name: Snuff Box Bird Music Box Automaton.
SKU: 32185923
Price: 2750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,400 - $1,600

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