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French Automaton Singing Bird in Cage
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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques

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    Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.
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French Automaton Singing Bird in Cage

1900 - 1920
Description

It has a gilded brass cage, with embossed floral garlands and twisted wire bars. The automaton bird moves its beak and tail as it sings and is wound from the base. (France, c.1920-1930)

Dimensions

29.00cm high (11.42 inches high )

Diameter

16.00cm ( 6.30 inches)

Current Condition

The case and bird are all in good original condition. If you would like to see a video clip of the bird working and singing please email us.

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

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SA199601
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Please call us to discuss this item 01494 931812 If sending an enquiry please check your junk emails if you have not heard back from us within 24 hours.

Description
It has a gilded brass cage, with embossed floral garlands and twisted wire bars. The automaton bird moves its beak and tail as it sings and is wound from the base. (France, c.1920-1930)

Dimensions

29.00cm high (11.42 inches high )

Diameter

16.00cm ( 6.30 inches)

Current Condition

The case and bird are all in good original condition. If you would like to see a video clip of the bird working and singing please email us.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA199601
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
Items For Sale 195
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Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Verified Since Jul 2005
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Location: 86 London End, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2JD, United Kingdom, , By appointment.
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French Automaton Singing Bird in Cage
French Automaton Singing Bird in Cage
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French Automaton Singing Bird in Cage
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  • Period1900 - 1920
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