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Automaton Music Box of a Bird in an Ormolu Cage

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Automaton Music Box of a Bird in an Ormolu Cage

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Automaton Music Box of a Bird in an Ormolu Cage. Works, music plays and the bird swings back and forth. Measures 7.5 inches in height.

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Automaton Music Box of a Bird in an Ormolu Cage

Name: Automaton Music Box of a Bird in an Ormolu Cage
SKU: 102179411
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock

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