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February 13, 2019 10:00 AM - February 22, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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Singing Bird Automaton

Sell one like this
$738$600
Auction: Discovery - 3205TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: February 13, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Singing Bird Automaton, the brass case with repousse decoration, single bird with black and brown plumage on a limb with cloth flowers, clockwork mechanism activates tail, head, and beak, ht. 11 in.

Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments online
Estimate $600-800

plumage has discolored, currently functioning but chirping sound is low


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