 | | A double singing bird automaton by Bontems, France, having two birds in red, yellow and green plumage with moving heads, beaks and tails, in a brass domed cage with fabric lined interior, repousse-decorated base, going barrel movement and birdsong; image credit on full record. |
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Automaton; Bontems, Singing Birds (2), Brass Repousse-Decorated Cage, 21 inch.
Double singing bird automaton by Bontems, France, no. 5414125, two birds in red, yellow and green plumage with moving heads, beaks and tails, in a bra... [more detail available via subscription]
p4A Item E8998907
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dolls |
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France |
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automaton & mechanical |
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1875 - 1950 |
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