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Bontams Antique French Triple Singing Bird Cage Automaton

Item Details

Brand Bontams
Materials Brass, Plaster
Working Condition Operable
Marks No Discernible Maker’s Mark
Maker Blaise Bontems
Song Chirping
Period Mid-19th Century
Origin France
Number of Items 1
Additional Information Three chirping birds with moving heads and tails. This automaton is 22.12" tall to top of ring; which was one of the largest made by Bontams.

Condition

- wear throughout consistent with age and use; edgewear, cracks and chipping to base; dusty; missing flowers foliage; bent and tarnished brass; ruffled feathers.
- Key included; turns properly; automaton is operational.

Dimensions

12.0" W x 22.12" H x 10.0" D

Item #

ITMG141652

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