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Mechanical automaton singing bird in the shape of an

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Description

Mechanical automaton singing bird in the shape of an elephant with his trunk stretched out,
when the pull bar is pulled the lid raises and a small bird tweets a short song,
after tweeting the bird retreats and the lid closes.
Marked 800 silver.
Height 9 1/4 inches. Width 15 inches. Depth 5 inches.

Condition

For condition report e-mail richardhughes@bellsouth.net or call Richard Hughes at 954-457-7777

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Mechanical automaton singing bird in the shape of an

Name: Mechanical automaton singing bird in the shape of an
SKU: 46622713
Price: 8000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $8,000 - $12,000

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