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WEST GERMAN SINGING BIRD CAGE AUTOMATONS, LOT OF TWO

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WEST GERMAN SINGING BIRD CAGE AUTOMATONS, LOT OF TWO

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Description

WEST GERMAN SINGING BIRD CAGE AUTOMATONS, LOT OF TWO, comprising two brass cages with clockworks in base powering the birdsong and movement of the birds perched inside. Both retain original boxes. Marked West Germany and Germany. Second half 20th century. Largest 11" HOA, 6 3/8" D.

Provenance:

Collection of Higgs-Chope, Williamsburg, VA.

Condition

Excellent visual condition, smaller example currently not operational, large example operates correctly (see Catalogue Guarantee).

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WEST GERMAN SINGING BIRD CAGE AUTOMATONS, LOT OF TWO

Name: WEST GERMAN SINGING BIRD CAGE AUTOMATONS, LOT OF TWO
SKU: 175586011
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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