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French Double Singing Bird Cage Automaton

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French Double Singing Bird Cage Automaton

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Description

>French, early 20th century. A large bird cage automaton, attributed to Bontems, featuring two singing birds in a brass and giltwood cage on bun feet with an on/off lever on the underside; ht. 20.5 in.

Provenance: Property from the Irene and Theodore Leverett Collection

Condition

In working condition.

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French Double Singing Bird Cage Automaton

Name: French Double Singing Bird Cage Automaton
SKU: 54533205
Price: 2500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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Starting Price $500

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