A French Gilt Metal Automaton Bird Cage
A French Gilt Metal Automaton Bird Cage
Circa 1900
stamped Made in France and numbered to the underside.
Height 11 inches.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
In fine working order. The mechanism easily winds, and when the lever is turned the bird moves and sings. There is some fading and wear to the feathers, as well as fading to the velvet lining of the cage, but in otherwise attractive, stable condition.
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A French Gilt Metal Automaton Bird Cage
Circa 1900
stamped Made in France and numbered to the underside.
Height 11 inches.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
In fine working order. The mechanism easily winds, and when the lever is turned the bird moves and sings. There is some fading and wear to the feathers, as well as fading to the velvet lining of the cage, but in otherwise attractive, stable condition.
