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Wind-up music automaton 2 birds in a cage by Bontemps

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Wind-up music automaton 2 birds in a cage by Bontemps

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Wind-up music automaton 2 birds in a cage. Very good working condition, both birds chirp, move their heads and tails. Good visual condition, both birds are missing feathers with the red bird missing more, the fabric on the base of the cage has been torn on one side. Paris ca. 1890. Size: 53 x 25 x 25 cm. Condition: Good.

Condition

Good

Dimensions

52.5 x 24.8 x 24.8 cm

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Wind-up music automaton 2 birds in a cage by Bontemps

Name: Wind-up music automaton 2 birds in a cage by Bontemps
SKU: 105386398
Price: 2500 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €3,000 - €6,000

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