06-02-201206-02-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
June 2, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Three Singing Bird Automaton

Sell one like this
$3,555$3,000
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2600MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: June 02, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Three Singing Bird Automaton, France, c. 1890-1900, brass cage mounted on a wooden base with gilded applied carving, three birds in colorful plumage which when activated by the clockwork mechanism move tails, heads, and beaks while singing a vigorous birdsong, ht. 22 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

all birds move and sing well, plummage faded, original gilding with only very minor losses

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France