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Clock with Singing Bird Automaton and Musical Mechanism by Bontems
About the Item
- Creator:Bontems (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 7.49 in (19 cm)
- Style:Late Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Ca 1870-1890
- Condition:Repaired: This one has been restored to it's original beauty by a proffessional workshop who is specialised in autoamatons and singing birds. It has been done to make sure it will work for another 100years. Minor losses. The case is in excelent condition with the original gilding. The mechanisme has proffessionlly been restored to the original condition making this one sure to be enjouyed for another 100years. Our workshop is specialiced in music boxes and automatons.
- Seller Location:Zonhoven, BE
- Reference Number:Seller: 7471stDibs: LU9250237541692
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