A French gilt brass bird cage automaton, circa 1900 - Gude & Meis
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The French gilt brass bird cage automaton plays very realistically. It was made by the French firm of Bontems around 1900. The bird move their beaks and heads while whistling operated by a spring driven mechanism.
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VINTAGE FRENCH BONTEMS SINGING BIRD CAGE BIRD MECHANICAL AUTOMATON
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19th C. French Mechanical Singing Bird Cage
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Antique FRENCH MECHANICAL AUTOMATED BIRD MUSIC BOX
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Charming Antique French Automaton, Bird in Cage Circa 1920, Gilt
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Singing Bird Cage Automaton, Germany, Mid-20th Century Retro
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Science, Technology & Clocks Skinner Auction 2502 by Bonhams
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French Singing Bird In Gilt Cage Automaton
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VINTAGE FRENCH BONTEMS SINGING BIRD CAGE BIRD MECHANICAL AUTOMATON
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19th Century French Bird In Brass Cage Automaton
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Singing Bird Cage Automaton, Germany, Mid-20th Century Retro
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1910 French Automaton Singing Bird in Gilt Brass Cage at 1stDibs
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music box Archieven - Gude & Meis
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VINTAGE FRENCH BONTEMS SINGING BIRD CAGE BIRD MECHANICAL AUTOMATON