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Rare and Fine French Antique Singing Bird Automaton Attributed to Bontems
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Diameter: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The movement is in working condition to the exception of the bellow that needs to be restored . It was working until a short while ago and after testing it a few time the I noticed that there not enough air flowing out of it to make the bird sing.
- Seller Location:Montreal, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU87515731193
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