Mechanical Motorized Chirping Birds Display

Merkle-Korff Gear. Mechanical Motorized Chirping Birds Window Display, c. 1930s. Possibly Tiffany or F.A.O. Schwartz Toy Co. window display. Felt covered birds with moving parts and glass eyes. Electrified. Working condition not tested. Some loss to eye and normal aging and wear, otherwise overall good condition. Size: 24'' x 23'' x 10'' (61 x 58 x 25 cm).
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