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Antique French Automaton Bird Cage

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DESCRIPTION: An antique French automaton bird cage. Comprises of brass and features a mechanical bird, perched on a cross, that realistically moves when lever is wound along the bottom of the cage. Cage itself is garnished with embossed floral motifs. Cage is meant to be hung, as lever on the bottom does not allow it to stand flat on a surface.
CIRCA: Late 19th-Early 20th Ct.
ORIGIN: France
DIMENSIONS:H:11" Diameter:6.25"
CONDITION: Functions when wound up, feathers of bird have fallen off but are present. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. 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 French Automaton Bird Cage

Name: Antique French Automaton Bird Cage
SKU: 50578206
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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