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FRENCH DOUBLE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON

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1216. FRENCH DOUBLE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON | This example features a pair of birds, one on a brass perch and one on the base. When activated, each bird sings while their heads move left and right with a twitch movement to a bird song as if talking to each other. Brown bird wiggles tail and beak opens and closes. Late 19th - early 20th century, France. The round bottom birdcage with molded brass frieze. The birdcage is accompanied with a period winding crank. | 21" h. | Overall (Excellent Condition) | $1,200 - $1,500

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Overall (Excellent Condition)

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FRENCH DOUBLE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON

Name: FRENCH DOUBLE SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON
SKU: 174391278
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,200 - $1,500

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Starting Price $600

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