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Singing Automaton Bird Box

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Item Details

Description

Unmrked likely French or Swiss, circa 1840 with key wind spring driven movement, when operated the lid flips open and the real feathered bird flips up from an open work floral engraved brass cover and flaps its wings, opens its beak and turns and sings. All mounted in an inlaid oysterwood case, 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 3/4"high when closed and 3 1/4" open.

Condition

Working, voice a bit weak.

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Singing Automaton Bird Box

Name: Singing Automaton Bird Box
SKU: 45177231
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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Starting Price $500

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