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Attributed to Bontems French Double Bird in Cage Automation
Lot 186

Attributed to Bontems French Double Bird in Cage Automation

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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$250
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Attributed to Bontems French Double Bird in Cage Automation
gilt-brass bird cage automaton featuring two feathered birds perched on a naturalistic branch, one in bright red plumage and the other in blue, the cylindrical gilt-metal base is richly cast with scrolling acanthus ornament, supporting a domed cage with ring handle, when wound, the birds move and sing via internal bellows and clockwork mechanism marked on base "Made in France" with serial number 321
height 20 inches
Provenance: Property from a Prominent New York City Collector

Condition

Presents well, birds' feathers with losses and some detached, felt has some stains and small rips along the edges, top of cage not attached, lifts off base
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