Lot 186
French Automaton Singing Birds in Gilded Cage, early 20th century
Lot 186 Details
French Automaton Singing Birds in Gilded Cage, early 20th century
the crank wound concealed mechanism operating two feathered birds who ‘sing’ while moving heads side to side, opening beaks and flapping tails, base numbered 321 and impressed ‘Made in France’
height 20.25" — 51.4 cm.
Estimate $400-$600