Little Birds Automatons Singer in a Gilded Cage by Bontems, France, 1890
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Little Birds Automatons Singer in a Gilded Cage by Bontems, France, 1890
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Brass,Feathers
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU917130687192
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