»Automaton Singing Bird in Cage«, c. 1930  
      Manufacturer probably Bontems, gilt-brass cage on gilt wood base, going-barrel movement with bellows wound from the underside, bird on brass perch with cloth flow-ers and leaves, with three motions (head, beak and tail), good original working condition, bird missing 1 eye, height 10 ½ in.
      (27 cm) 
      Estimate:  900/1,200 
    US$ 1,200/1,600 
    Reserve:  600/US$ 820
     
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