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Antique 1920s German Automaton Singing Bird Cage

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Antique 1920s German Automaton Singing Bird Cage

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Description

DESCRIPTION: An antique 1920s German automaton singing bird cage, most possibly by Karl Griesbaum, depicting two hummingbirds with real feathers and with a natural automaton mechanical movement alongside a bird singing melody. The cage is key wound and operated from a lever to the side of the base. The birds sing and move their heads from side to side. The bird with orange feathered plumage, sits on the gilt brass T-perch. The perch is decorated with leaves. The gilt metal domed circular cage has a hoop handle on the top. The start switch on the underside has a stop, start and pause buttons.

CIRCA: 20th Century
ORIGIN: Germany
DIMENSIONS: H: 11 1/2" W: 6 3/4"

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CONDITION: All clockwork mechanical movements work perfectly. The metal cage shows signs of age with metal rusting and discoloration, otherwise overall good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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Antique 1920s German Automaton Singing Bird Cage

Name: Antique 1920s German Automaton Singing Bird Cage
SKU: 138377032
Price: 450 USD
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