£2,000 - £2,500
A late 19th / early 20th century French gilt metal and giltwood automaton coin operated singing bird in a wirework cage, in the style of Bontems the bird with moving head, beak and tail feather which is in synch to the birdsong, one penny slot, key wind mechanism, lockable drawer to the canted base, height with hanging loop down 56cm x width of base 25cm
In working order, bird sings, moves, key winds, drawer lock is very stiff, drawer contains a small quantity of old one pence pieces
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
27% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
30.6% inc VAT*
