SINGING BIRDCAGE AUTOMATON
19th c., two birds perched in gilded cage, domed cage measures 18"h; base 9.5"sq., with key, hangs on later iron floor stand
Some gilt loss to base; birds sing, but show their age. Both heads move, one tail flits.
Estimate: $500 - $700
Realized: $1,200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 263 : SINGING BIRDCAGE AUTOMATON
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