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Caged Bird Music Box Automaton

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Item Details

Description

An early 20 th century brass cage with feathered singing bird on perch, marked on base Made In Germany/K.G. in circle with bird figure. 6.5" x 5.5" x 12.5" high.

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Base in old gold repaint, else Fine.

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Caged Bird Music Box Automaton

Name: Caged Bird Music Box Automaton
SKU: 32900900
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

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