A Swiss automaton singing birdcage, 20th century,

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A Swiss automaton singing birdcage, 20th century,

by Reuge Music Saint-Croix Switzerland, having three birds to the interior perched upon a brass pole with faux ivy decoration, within a gilt decorated cage with mouldings to the base and on rubber feet

35.5cm wide, 28.6cm deep, 59cm high

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A Swiss automaton singing birdcage, 20th century,

Lot 0308

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