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Lot 1158
A French Bird in Cage Automaton
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
First quarter 20th century, featuring a single feathered songbird perched on stand within a gilt brass cage, plinth with embossed floral garland decoration, raised on arrow feet, manual wind and stop/start lever and marked "MADE IN FRANCE / 5316301" to underside.

11 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.

Private Collection, Roanoke, Virginia

Some rubbing and scratches to gilt; soiling to plinth fabric and feathers; operating at time of evaluation, bird moves head, beak and tail with clear sound.